Pulling Back the Curtain: Exploring Norms and Practices among a Sample of Anatomy-Related Departments in U.S. Medical Schools

Autor/inn/en	Griffith, MacKenzie; Ferrigno, Christopher; Wilson, Adam B.
Titel	Pulling Back the Curtain: Exploring Norms and Practices among a Sample of Anatomy-Related Departments in U.S. Medical Schools
Quelle	In: Anatomical Sciences Education, 16 (2023) 5, S.969-978 (10 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Griffith, MacKenzie) ORCID (Ferrigno, Christopher) ORCID (Wilson, Adam B.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1935-9772
DOI	10.1002/ase.2299
Schlagwörter	Medical Schools; Educational Practices; Anatomy; Teacher Researchers; Faculty Workload; Compensation (Remuneration); Medical Education; Faculty College Relationship; Medical School Faculty + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Medizinische Ausbildung; Bildungspraxis; Anatomie; Lehrerforschung; Abfindung; Kompensation; Lohnausgleich
Abstract	Anatomy-related departments have access to comparative research productivity data (e.g., Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research), yet no datasets exist for comparing departments' general practices pertinent to education-focused faculty. Practice trends in anatomy-related departments across U.S. medical schools were explored by surveying departmental leaders. The survey inquired about: (i) faculty time allocations, (ii) anatomy teaching services, (iii) faculty labor distribution models, and (iv) faculty compensation practices. A nationally representative sample of 35 departments (of 194) responded to the survey. On average, anatomy educators are allotted 24% (median = 15%) protected time for research, irrespective of funding, 62% for teaching and course administration (median = 68%), 12% for service, and 2% for administration. Forty-four percent (15 of 34) of departments taught at least five different student populations, often across multiple colleges. Many departments (65%; 11 of 17) applied formulaic methods for determining faculty workloads, often as a function of course credits or contact hours. Average base salaries for assistant and associate professors reported by this survey were consistent (p = 0.056) with national means (i.e., Association of American Medical Colleges Annual Faculty Salary Report). Merit-based increases and bonuses averaged 5% and 10% of faculty's salaries, respectively, when awarded. Cost-of-living increases averaged 3%. Overall, departments' workload and compensation practices vary widely, likely a consequence of different institutional cultures, locations, needs, and financial priorities. This sample dataset allows anatomy-related departments to compare and reflect upon their practices and competitiveness in recruiting and retaining faculty. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01