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An educational intervention to increase faculty publication productivity

F P Hekelman1, V Gilchrist, S J Zyzanski

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA.

Family Medicine
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

A faculty development program improved academic writing skills for family medicine physicians. This writing series effectively increased faculty publication productivity.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Academic Medicine
  • Writing Skills Development

Background:

  • Writing is crucial for academic family physicians' roles and career advancement.
  • Publications are vital for promotion and tenure in academic medicine.
  • A faculty development program was implemented to enhance writing skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a three-part instructional program for teaching writing skills to faculty.
  • To assess the effectiveness of a faculty development program in improving writing productivity.

Main Methods:

  • The program included seminars, workshops, and independent practice with senior advisor feedback.
  • Faculty focused on improving their own written work during the program.
  • The intervention was delivered over three years at two institutions.

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Main Results:

  • 16 papers were published as a result of the writing series.
  • 13 out of 40 participating faculty members achieved publications.
  • The program demonstrated a positive impact on faculty writing output.

Conclusions:

  • A faculty writing series is an effective method for departments of family medicine.
  • This approach can significantly facilitate faculty writing productivity.
  • Implementing such programs supports academic career progression.