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Lost in a dark wood.

Laurence A Turka

    The Journal of Clinical Investigation
    |July 4, 2007
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Academic medicine organizations risk losing purpose by losing sight of their core missions. A recent focus on short-term goals threatens the long-term vision and identity of this vital enterprise.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Healthcare Management
    • Academic Medicine

    Background:

    • Organizations derive identity and purpose from their missions.
    • A loss of focus on long-term objectives is evident in American academic medicine.
    • This trend poses a significant threat to the academic medicine enterprise.

    Discussion:

    • The current trajectory in American academic medicine indicates a drift from foundational principles.
    • Nearsightedness in strategic planning jeopardizes institutional identity and core purpose.
    • Re-evaluating mission alignment is crucial for sustained success.

    Key Insights:

    • Organizational identity is intrinsically linked to mission adherence.
    • A pervasive lack of long-term focus is a critical issue in academic medicine.

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  • The enterprise faces a substantial risk due to this strategic deficit.

    • Outlook:

    • A renewed commitment to overarching missions is essential.
    • Strategic foresight is necessary to counteract current trends.
    • Preserving the purpose and identity of academic medicine requires deliberate action.