Efficacy of Establishing Physician-Scientists Supporting Program In A Teaching Hospital: A Ten Year Retrospective Study Running title: Efficacy Of Establishing Physician-Scientists Supporting Program In A Teaching Hospital

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Abstract Background To gain insight into how well the program supports young physician-scientists and offers recommendations to enhance the program’s quality after establishing our hospital supporting physician-scientists program for ten years. Methods Take a survey of everyone who participated in the Ganquan Young Star Scholar program at our Hospital between 2011 and 2020. Multiple linear and logistic regression models are used to estimate potential predictive factors to their future success. Results 52 participants completed the program and 40 responded to the survey. On average, there were 3.55 first & corresponding author publications throughout the program. They received an average of 0.875 external funding during the program and 1.175 within three years after completion. 19 (47.5%) received NSFC funding within three years. They believe supporting visiting scholars in the program is worthwhile as it benefits their future career promotion, external funding applications, and career awards. First & corresponding author publications and receiving external funding during the program are potential predictors of future success. Conclusions Our program can help young physician-scientists pursue successful careers. The program is effective, while the mentorship and support for visiting scholar in this program needs improvements in the future.