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Academic dentistry--where is everybody?

E J Kay1, K D O'Brien

  • 1University Dental Hospital & School, Department of Oral Health Development, University Dental Hospital & School, Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester M15 6FH. elizabeth.kay@manchester.ac.uk

British Dental Journal
|January 31, 2006
PubMed
Summary

The clinical academic career offers unique opportunities for research, international travel, and teaching. Despite administrative and clinical demands, it provides immense professional satisfaction and intellectual engagement.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Research
  • Academic Medicine

Background:

  • The clinical academic role combines patient care with research and education.
  • This career path offers unique professional development and intellectual stimulation.
  • Balancing clinical duties with academic pursuits presents distinct challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the multifaceted nature of the clinical academic career.
  • To highlight the rewards and challenges inherent in academic medicine.
  • To underscore the value of research, teaching, and scholarship within a clinical context.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative reflection on the experiences of clinical academics.
  • Description of the supportive and collegial environment.

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  • Analysis of the integration of clinical practice, research, and education.
  • Main Results:

    • Clinical academia provides time and support for in-depth professional research.
    • The role facilitates international travel for work dissemination and engagement.
    • It offers opportunities to mentor and learn from bright young minds in a supportive setting.

    Conclusions:

    • The clinical academic career is highly rewarding, offering intellectual freedom and diverse experiences.
    • Despite challenges like administrative burdens and clinical demands, the role is fulfilling.
    • Emphasis on scholarship, education, and teaching is crucial for the sustained success and satisfaction of clinical academics.