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Outcomes from the Health Resources and Services Administration's Dental Faculty Development Program.
Jesse T Ungard1, Ellen Beck2, Emily A Byington3
1Division of Medicine and Dentistry, Bureau of Health Workforce, Health Resources and Services Administration, Rockville, Maryland, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|June 4, 2020
Summary
Dental faculty development programs, funded by HRSA, successfully prepared nearly 300 trainees for academic roles, with 80% intending to teach. These programs enhance teaching skills and build infrastructure for clinical education.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Faculty Development
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- The Commission on Dental Accreditation mandates faculty development, but implementation varies.
- Transitioning from clinical practice to academia requires enhanced teaching, research, and leadership skills.
- The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded six institutions to develop faculty training programs for oral healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the outcomes of dental faculty development programs.
- To assess the effectiveness of HRSA-funded initiatives in preparing oral healthcare providers for teaching roles.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive analysis of annual performance data from 2012-2017.
- Data included trainee demographics, faculty development activities, and post-completion intentions.
- Examined course development and pipeline activities.
Main Results:
- Nearly 300 trainees participated, predominantly female, aged 30-49, and non-Hispanic White.
- 80% of completers intended to pursue teaching careers.
- Common activities included community-based training, curriculum enhancement, web-based learning, and interprofessional education; modalities included seminars, Master's degrees, and mentoring.
Conclusions:
- Faculty development effectively prepares individuals for academic careers and faculty roles.
- Community-based programs can leverage faculty development for recruitment and calibration.
- HRSA investments build essential infrastructure for ongoing engagement in clinical education, research, and administration.
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