How to Recruit, Retain, and Reap the Rewards of Working with PhD/EdD Educators in Surgery

Background PhD and EdD educators in departments of surgery have and are increasingly becoming valuable colleagues. Professional educators typically assist chairpersons and program directors by positively impacting the education, research, and service missions. Objective The purpose of this article i...

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Published in:Journal of surgical education 2013-03, Vol.70 (2), p.212-216
Main Authors: Torbeck, Laura, PhD, Sidhu, Ravi, MD, Smink, Douglas S., MD, Peyre, Sarah E., EdD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
EdD educator
Faculty, Medical - supply & distribution
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Personnel Selection - methods
PhD
Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
professional educator
Specialties, Surgical - education
Specialties, Surgical - manpower
Surgery
surgery department
Systems-Based Practice
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Summary:Background PhD and EdD educators in departments of surgery have and are increasingly becoming valuable colleagues. Professional educators typically assist chairpersons and program directors by positively impacting the education, research, and service missions. Objective The purpose of this article is 3-fold: (1) to identify ways of finding prospective PhD/EdD educators, (2) to recognize ways to work with educators in a complimentary way so the educator and directors mutually benefit, and (3) to identify various ways departments and programs can benefit from employing a professional educator.
ISSN:1931-7204
1878-7452
DOI:10.1016/j.jsurg.2012.09.010