Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Innsbruck Medical University, Innsbruck, Austria.
Departments of Anesthesiology, Biomedical Informatics, Pharmacology & Physiology, and Public Health Sciences, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC, USA.
Br J Anaesth. 2023 Nov;131(5):871-881. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.07.030. Epub 2023 Sep 7.
As anaesthesiologists face increasing clinical demands and a limited and competitive funding environment for academic work, the sustainability of academic anaesthesiologists has never been more tenuous. Yet, the speciality needs academic anaesthesiologists in many roles, extending beyond routine clinical duties. Anaesthesiologist educators, researchers, and administrators are required not only to train future generations but also to lead innovation and expansion of anaesthesiology and related specialities, all to improve patient care. This group of early career researchers with geographically distinct training and practice backgrounds aim to highlight the diversity in clinical and academic training and career development pathways for anaesthesiologists globally. Although multiple routes to success exist, one common thread is the need for consistent support of strong mentors and sponsors. Moreover, to address inequitable opportunities, we emphasise the need for diversity and inclusivity through global collaboration and exchange that aims to improve access to research training and participation. We are optimistic that by focusing on these fundamental principles, we can help build a more resilient and sustainable future for academic anaesthesiologists around the world.
由于麻醉医师面临着日益增长的临床需求以及学术工作的有限和竞争激烈的资金环境，学术麻醉医师的可持续性从未如此脆弱。然而，该专业在许多角色中都需要学术麻醉医师，这些角色不仅超出了常规临床职责，还包括麻醉医师教育者、研究人员和管理人员。他们不仅需要培训未来的几代人，还需要引领麻醉学和相关专业的创新和扩展，所有这些都是为了改善患者的护理。这群具有地域上不同培训和实践背景的早期职业研究人员旨在强调全球麻醉医师在临床和学术培训以及职业发展道路上的多样性。尽管有多种成功的途径，但有一个共同的主线是需要持续支持强大的导师和赞助商。此外，为了解决机会不平等的问题，我们强调需要通过全球合作和交流来实现多样性和包容性，旨在增加参与研究培训的机会。我们乐观地认为，通过关注这些基本原则，我们可以帮助建立一个更具弹性和可持续性的未来，为全球的学术麻醉医师。
