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Influential factors for post-fellowship career decision-making: an NCCN survey
Jennifer L Lyle1, Jonathan L Vandergrift, Jennifer M Hinkel
1National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania 19034, USA. lyle@nccn.org
Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN
|August 11, 2012
Summary
Oncology fellowship programs can boost interest in academic careers and research by offering formal training. Controllable lifestyle factors remain crucial for attracting and retaining faculty in academic settings.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Oncology Fellowship Training
- Career Development
Background:
- Understanding factors influencing oncology fellows' career choices is vital for program development and physician recruitment.
- Oncology physician workforce planning requires insight into career decision-making processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors associated with oncology fellows' post-fellowship career decisions.
- To explore the impact of formal training and research opportunities on career interests.
Main Methods:
- Program evaluation surveys were administered to oncology fellows at the 2009 NCCN Annual Conference.
- 125 fellows completed the survey, providing data on training, research participation, and career preferences.
Main Results:
- Formal training correlated with higher program satisfaction, better career preparedness, and increased interest in clinical research.
- Interest in academic practice was strongly linked to clinical research interest and protected academic time.
- Controllable lifestyle factors like location, salary, and flexible scheduling were highly important.
Conclusions:
- Providing formal clinical research training during fellowship may enhance interest in academic careers and research participation.
- While academic factors are influential, controllable lifestyle factors are essential for attracting and retaining oncology faculty.
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