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Woodson S Jones1, Heather C Yun
1Graduate Medical Education 6B04, 59th Medical Wing, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 2200 Bergquist Drive, Suite i, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 78236, USA.
Military Medicine
|February 18, 2012
Summary
Air Force physicians perceive their academic environment as needing improvement, citing challenges like career disruption and skill loss. New policies limiting faculty deployment were viewed favorably to enhance academic careers.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Physician Workforce Research
- Academic Medicine
Background:
- Air Force (AF) Medical Service prioritizes education, training, and research.
- Perceptions of the academic environment and success challenges for AF academic physicians are not well-documented.
- Understanding these perceptions is crucial for aligning physician career paths with institutional goals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey AF faculty physicians regarding their perceptions of the academic environment.
- To identify challenges faced by physicians pursuing academic careers within the AF.
- To inform future initiatives aimed at improving the AF academic environment.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to AF faculty physicians in autumn 2009.
- 172 physicians responded, providing ratings on the academic environment and career path impacts.
- Data analysis included median Likert-like scores and interquartile ranges.
Main Results:
- The academic environment was rated as needing improvement (median score 2/5).
- Stepping away from academic careers for executive roles had negative perceived impacts (median score 2/5), including skill loss and career disruption.
- 59% of respondents expressed concerns about the AF academic environment and identified numerous challenges.
Conclusions:
- Significant concerns exist regarding the AF academic environment and physician career progression.
- Policies limiting deployment of Program Directors and key teaching faculty were viewed favorably.
- Survey findings can guide AF leadership in developing strategies to enhance the academic environment and support physician success.
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