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New Clinical Faculty Training Program: Transforming Practicing Dentists into Part-Time Dental Faculty Members.
Brooke N Adams1, Michele L Kirkup2, Lisa H Willis2
1Dr. Adams is Clinical Assistant Professor, Cariology, Operative Dentistry, and Public Health Department, Indiana University School of Dentistry; Dr. Kirkup is Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Indiana University School of Dentistry; Dr. Willis is Clinical Assistant Professor, Cariology, Operative Dentistry, and Public Health Department, Indiana University School of Dentistry; and Dr. Reifeis is Clinical Assistant Professor, Cariology, Operative Dentistry, and Public Health Department, Indiana University School of Dentistry. bnadams2@iu.edu.
The New Clinical Faculty Training (NCFT) program improved new dental faculty
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Faculty Development
- Clinical Training
Background:
- New part-time faculty require training in clinical policies and assessment.
- Indiana University School of Dentistry developed the NCFT program to address this need.
- Faculty satisfaction and competence are key outcomes for effective dental education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of the NCFT program on faculty satisfaction and competence.
- To compare outcomes between faculty who participated in the NCFT program and those who did not.
- To assess the effectiveness of a structured training intervention for new clinical faculty.
Main Methods:
- Comparative study design involving a control group (no formal training) and an intervention group (NCFT program).
- Surveys and pre/post-tests were used to assess knowledge, satisfaction, and competence.
- Data collected from 21 control group participants and 12 intervention group participants.
Main Results:
- The NCFT program showed statistically significant improvements in clinical teaching knowledge (p=0.005) and assessment training (p=0.008).
- Participants in the NCFT program reported higher satisfaction and competence compared to the control group.
- Post-tests indicated significant knowledge gains in the control group after program overview (p=0.003, p=0.025).
Conclusions:
- Participation in the NCFT program is associated with enhanced clinical teaching knowledge and job satisfaction for new dental faculty.
- The NCFT program effectively prepares part-time faculty, leading to improved competence and satisfaction.
- Structured faculty training programs are crucial for developing qualified and satisfied dental educators.
