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Six steps ease town-gown battle for educators and practitioners.

J O Hepner

    Hospitals
    |April 16, 1979
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    Summary

    A 30-year town-gown conflict in health services administration education, shifting from practitioner to faculty control, requires resolution. Six steps, mirroring medical education, are proposed to harmonize practice and academic preparation for master's graduates.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Administration
    • Medical Education
    • Academic-Practice Integration

    Background:

    • A persistent "town-gown" conflict has emerged in health services administration over the last 30 years.
    • This conflict mirrors historical tensions between medical education and practice.
    • The core issue stems from a shift in educational control from practitioners to full-time university faculty.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To address the town-gown conflict in health services administration education.
    • To propose actionable steps for harmonizing practice and academic spheres.
    • To leverage the medical education model for improved professional preparation.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of the historical evolution of health administration education.
    • Comparative study with the medical education and practice model.
    • Development of a six-step framework for reconciliation.

    Main Results:

    • Identified the shift in educational control as the primary driver of conflict.
    • Established parallels between health administration and medical education challenges.
    • Proposed a structured approach to bridge the gap between practitioners and educators.

    Conclusions:

    • The town-gown conflict in health services administration education is resolvable.
    • Adopting strategies from medical education can foster collaboration.
    • Implementing the proposed six steps will enhance the professional preparation of master's graduates.

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