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The pediatric clerkship director. Support systems, professional development, and academic credentials
L Greenberg1, O J Sahler, B Siegel
1Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
|August 1, 1995
Summary
This study examines pediatric clerkship directors in the US and Canada, detailing their academic credentials, professional development, and support systems. Findings aim to aid faculty and department leaders in clinical medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Pediatrics
Background:
- The medical school clerkship is a cornerstone of global clinical training.
- Administrative faculty overseeing clerkships are largely understudied.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the academic credentials, professional development, and support systems of pediatric clerkship directors.
- To provide data useful for improving the role of clerkship directors.
Main Methods:
- Survey of pediatric clerkship directors across the United States and Canada.
- Analysis of reported academic qualifications, ongoing professional development activities, and available institutional support.
Main Results:
- Detailed findings on the demographics and qualifications of pediatric clerkship directors.
- Insights into the professional development opportunities and challenges faced by these directors.
- An overview of the support structures, or lack thereof, provided to clerkship directors.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the profile of pediatric clerkship directors is crucial for optimizing clinical training.
- The findings offer a benchmark for faculty development and support strategies for clerkship directors in pediatrics and potentially other disciplines.