Is the future of academia for physcian-scientists that bleak?

This reddit post brought me here: Reddit - Dive into anything reddit.com I am a rising G1 in a mid-tier MSTP. I had thought that with my dual degree, it would be relatively easier to climb the academic ladder as many PDs have told me repeatedly that “there are not enough physician-scientists, so you will be in high demand in academia.” I’m getting the feeling that it’s not the whole picture. I read comments saying that obtaining R01 is getting harder by the year. Would I be... Read more
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Physician Scientists Source Type: forums