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Medical Education
Academic Medicine
Faculty Development

Background:

Female junior faculty face slower promotion rates compared to male counterparts.
Underlying this disparity is a lower publication rate among female faculty.
This study addresses the need to improve publication productivity for women in academic medicine.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of a women's writing group intervention.
To assess the impact of the group on faculty publication rates.
To identify factors contributing to improved publishing productivity.

Main Methods:

A writing group program was implemented for female junior faculty at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
The program included a didactic curriculum, Q&A sessions, and peer/faculty support.
Publication rates were assessed by analyzing curriculum vitae and database searches before and after participation.

Main Results:

Participants demonstrated a nearly threefold increase in average publication rate post-intervention (1.5 to 4.5 papers/year).
The observed increase in publication rate was statistically significant (p<.001).
The intervention successfully enhanced publishing productivity among female junior faculty.

Conclusions:

A women's writing group is an effective strategy for increasing publication rates among female junior faculty.
The program fostered improved writing clarity, reduced inhibitions, and enhanced self-confidence.
Group affiliation and collaboration were key components of the intervention's success.