Faculty Affairs as a Lever for Faculty Well-Being
Liselotte N Dyrbye1, Darcy A Reed2
1Division of General Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, University of CO School of Medicine, Denver, CO.
Summary
Faculty burnout negatively impacts academic medical centers and retention. Faculty affairs leaders play a key role in addressing systemic factors and enhancing faculty well-being through practical strategies.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Organizational Psychology
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Faculty burnout poses a significant threat to the mission and operational effectiveness of academic medical centers.
- High rates of burnout negatively affect faculty retention, productivity, and overall institutional success.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the crucial role of faculty affairs leaders in mitigating faculty burnout.
- To provide actionable strategies for faculty affairs leaders to enhance faculty well-being and retention.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on faculty burnout and well-being.
- Analysis of the influence faculty affairs leaders have over institutional processes.
- Development of practical strategies based on experience and evidence.
Main Results:
- Faculty affairs leaders can address systemic burnout factors through career management, mentorship, policy, and climate assessment.
- Ten practical strategies are proposed to guide leaders in fostering professional fulfillment and reducing burnout.
- Proactive measures are essential for cultivating a supportive culture in academic medicine.
Conclusions:
- Faculty affairs leaders are pivotal in combating burnout and improving faculty retention.
- Implementing targeted strategies can significantly enhance faculty well-being and professional satisfaction.
- A culture of support and growth is vital for the sustainability of academic medical centers.
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