Faculty Onboarding for Workforce Readiness and Belonging
Melissa M Masaracchia1, Scott D Markowitz2, Norah R Janosy3
1Department of Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Cohen Children's Medical Center, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Queens, USA.
Cureus
|July 22, 2024
Summary
Implementing a structured onboarding process improved new faculty satisfaction and retention in academic anesthesiology. This feedback-driven approach enhances efficiency and overall success for the department.
Area of Science:
- Academic Medicine
- Faculty Development
- Anesthesiology Department Management
Background:
- Academic anesthesiology departments require efficient onboarding to integrate diverse faculty, from new graduates to experienced clinicians.
- Effective onboarding is crucial for faculty retention and maximizing their long-term contributions.
- Improving onboarding practices enhances organizational success, reduces attrition, and boosts employee performance and satisfaction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine existing faculty onboarding practices within an academic anesthesiology department.
- To develop structured tools and improve onboarding processes based on faculty feedback.
- To enhance new faculty integration, efficiency, and long-term retention.
Main Methods:
- A survey assessed the satisfaction and effectiveness of current onboarding for 11 faculty members hired between 2016-2018.
- Feedback identified key areas for improvement and quality measures for the entire onboarding timeline.
- Updated practices were implemented and evaluated with 13 new faculty members, comparing outcomes to the previous cohort.
Main Results:
- The revised onboarding model demonstrated promising results, with the post-intervention cohort reporting more positive experiences.
- Faculty satisfaction with the onboarding process showed a positive shift after implementing the new system.
- Continuous improvement was supported by faculty recommendations for further updates.
Conclusions:
- A structured, feedback-responsive onboarding process significantly improved the new hire experience in academic anesthesiology.
- The updated process led to overwhelmingly positive feedback, indicating enhanced faculty integration and satisfaction.
- Ongoing refinement of the onboarding process is recommended for sustained improvement.
Keywords:
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