Characteristics of Independent Academic Medical Center Faculty

• Published in: Journal of surgical education 2016-11, Vol.73 (6), p.e48-e53
• Main Authors: Joshi, Amit R.T., MD, Trickey, Amber W., PhD, MS, CPH, Kallies, Kara, MS, Jarman, Benjamin, MD, Dort, Jonathan, MD, Sidwell, Richard, MD
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Academic Medical Centers - organization & administration; Adult; characteristics; Clinical Competence; Cross-Sectional Studies; Education, Medical, Graduate - organization & administration; faculty; Faculty, Medical - organization & administration; Female; general surgery; General Surgery - education; Humans; Independent Academic Medical Center; Interprofessional Relations; Male; Middle Aged; Practice-Based Learning and Improvement; Professionalism; Program Evaluation; resident education; Surgery; Systems-Based Practice; training; United States
• ISSN: 1931-7204; 1878-7452
• DOI: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2016.05.006

Objective Little is known about the characteristics of teaching faculty in US surgical residencies based at Independent Academic Medical Centers (IAMCs). The purpose of this study was to survey teaching faculty at IAMCs to better define their common characteristics. Study Design An online, anonymous survey was distributed through program officials at 96 IAMCs to their faculty and graduates. Respondents were asked about their demographic information, training history, board certification, clinical practice, and exposure to medical students. Student t -tests and chi-square tests were calculated to evaluate associations between faculty characteristics. Setting Independent Academic Medical Center general surgery training programs Participants A total of 128 faculty at 14 IAMCs participated in the study. Results In total, 128 faculty from 14 programs responded to the survey. The mean age of faculty respondents was 52 years and 81% were men. 58% were employed by a nonuniversity hospital, and 28% by a multispecialty practice. 79% of respondents were core faculty. The mean length of time since graduation from surgery residency was 19 years. 86% were currently board certified. 55% of those who were currently board certified had an additional certification. 45% had trained in an IAMC, 50% in an university program, and 5% in a military program. 73% were actively practicing general surgeons, with the majority (70%) performing between 101 and 400 cases annually. The vast majority of faculty (90%) performed