Advancing Equity and Inclusion: The Power of Flexible Scheduling and Alternative Staffing Models in Academic...

In academic anesthesiology, flexible schedules help to promote inclusivity, decrease burnout, increase physician engagement, address labor shortages, and allow for pursuit of academic interests. A flexible work arrangement includes: flexibility in the scheduling of hours worked, flexibility in the number of hours worked, and flexibility in the trajectory of an academic career. Academic departments should consider incorporating flexibility to create a diverse and sustainable workforce in the field of anesthesiology.