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Variables impacting an academic pharmacy career choice.
Elizabeth A Sheaffer1, Bonnie K Brown, Debbie C Byrd
1Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy, Shenandoah University, 1775 N. Sector Court, Winchester, VA 22601, USA. esheaffe@su.edu
American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
|August 14, 2008
Summary
Understanding academic pharmacy career choice motivators and deterrents is key for faculty recruitment and retention. Key motivators include autonomy and shaping the profession, while salary generation and grant writing are significant deterrents.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacy Education
- Academic Careers
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Identifying factors influencing academic pharmacy career choices is crucial for addressing faculty shortages.
- Understanding the perspectives of students, residents, and early-career faculty is essential for targeted recruitment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify variables associated with choosing an academic pharmacy career.
- To compare motivators and deterrents across different professional groups: final-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students, residents, early-career faculty, and practitioners.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, anonymous web-based survey was distributed to 2,494 participants.
- Quantitative analyses and logistic regression models were used to identify motivators and deterrents for academic pharmacy careers.
Main Results:
- Across all groups, autonomy, flexibility, and shaping the profession's future were key motivators.
- The need to generate one's salary and grant writing (especially for students) were primary deterrents.
- Participants considering academic careers were motivated by the academic environment, teaching, professional writing, and course design.
Conclusions:
- Findings offer insights for improving recruitment and retention of pharmacy faculty.
- Early exposure to academic pharmacy experiences, such as teaching and research, may foster interest in academic careers.
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