CRTC is trying to strengthen the connection between the basic and clinical science. They are working to connect the hematology program connected to the basic science program as part of their effort to achieve NCI designation. There is very little understanding about what it really takes to do clinical trials. There is a huge gap between the clinical and research side. Dr. Larson shared a several overheads to make his point.
Clinicians don t have control over their time.
Even when they have protected time, it often comes at odd intervals not when they need it. Clinicians need to be aggressive about protecting their time. The Clinical Chairs must also be involved in protecting the clinician s research time. None of it works if the Dean doesn t set the expectations. Particularly, since protected time results in a loss of revenue for the clinical department.