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Barriers and opportunities for dental school faculty research
David W Chambers1, Michelle Brady1
1Department of Diagnostic Sciences, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of the Pacific, San Francisco, California, USA.
Faculty research participation is hindered by administrative hurdles, not lack of time or training. Opportunities lie in administrative support and collaborative, multiskilled research teams to boost scholarly engagement.
Area of Science:
- Academic Medicine
- Health Professions Education
Background:
- Faculty engagement in research is crucial for academic advancement and institutional growth.
- Understanding faculty perspectives on research participation is essential for developing effective support strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify barriers and opportunities influencing faculty participation in research.
- To explore faculty attitudes towards scholarly activities.
Main Methods:
- A survey was administered to 64 faculty members across all ranks and employment durations.
- Factor analysis was employed to categorize reported concerns regarding research participation.
Main Results:
- Three-quarters of respondents actively engaged in research, with 45% reporting no barriers.
- Identified barriers clustered into school-related, personal, and team-based opportunities.
- Qualitative comments aligned with the three identified factors.
Conclusions:
- Lack of time and formal research skills training are not primary impediments to faculty scholarship.
- Administrative support and participation in multidisciplinary teams are key opportunities to foster faculty research engagement.
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