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The impact of a program for systematically recognizing and rewarding academic performance.

Reed G Williams1, Gary L Dunnington, J Roland Folse

  • 1Department of Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL 62794-9638, USA. rwilliams@siumed.edu

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|February 14, 2003
PubMed
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The academic performance incentive system (APIS) was well-received by faculty, with incentive levels and faculty characteristics not significantly impacting academic productivity. This system aids in aligning departmental activities with its mission.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education
  • Academic Medicine

Background:

  • Academic institutions often implement incentive systems to motivate faculty.
  • Evaluating the effectiveness and faculty perception of such systems is crucial for optimizing academic productivity and alignment with institutional goals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe an academic performance incentive system (APIS) and assess faculty perceptions.
  • To explore the influence of incentive levels, faculty rank, clinical volume, and administrative duties on academic productivity.
  • To evaluate the APIS's role in aligning departmental mission with faculty activities.

Main Methods:

  • A structured list of academic activities was used by 33 full-time faculty for reporting.
  • Faculty received incentive income based on earned credits, with the APIS percentage increasing from 1% to 5% of practice plan receipts.

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  • Productivity was measured by APIS points, and faculty satisfaction was assessed via survey.

    • Main Results:

    • Participating faculty averaged 22 credits/month, with quarterly bonuses ranging from $145 to $6,128.
    • Academic productivity was not significantly affected by incentive levels (1-5%), faculty rank, or administrative responsibilities.
    • Higher clinical productivity correlated with higher academic productivity; 70% of faculty were satisfied with the APIS, and 78% felt it accurately reflected their output.

    Conclusions:

    • The academic performance incentive system (APIS) demonstrates strong faculty acceptance.
    • The APIS facilitates data-driven discussions to ensure congruence between departmental mission and faculty activities.