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Mid-career faculty development awards in geriatrics: does retraining work?

L J Robbins1

  • 1University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|May 1, 1993
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Mid-career physician retraining in geriatric medicine was successful, with 87% reporting significant career impact and dedicating time to training others. This program offers a viable alternative to traditional fellowships to address faculty shortages.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Medical Education
  • Faculty Development

Background:

  • Shortage of geriatric medicine faculty is a critical issue in healthcare.
  • Traditional fellowship programs may not fully address the need for geriatric specialists.
  • Mid-career physician retraining offers a potential solution to faculty deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a mid-career faculty retraining program in geriatric medicine.
  • To assess the impact of a specialized fellowship on physicians' careers and their involvement in training.
  • To determine if this retraining model can help alleviate the shortage of geriatric medicine faculty.

Main Methods:

  • A written survey was administered to participants of the John Hartford Foundation's Mid-Career Faculty Development Program (1984-1988).

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  • The study focused on 29 physicians who received awards from the foundation.
  • Data was collected from four established geriatric fellowship training programs.

    • Main Results:

    • 87% of surveyed physicians (21 out of 24 respondents) reported a major or significant impact on their careers.
    • A significant portion of participants' time (87%) was dedicated to training other healthcare professionals in geriatrics.
    • The retraining program demonstrated positive outcomes in career advancement and educational contributions.

    Conclusions:

    • The 4-year retraining initiative in geriatric medicine proved successful for mid-career physicians.
    • This approach is a viable alternative to traditional 2-year fellowships.
    • The program effectively contributes to reducing the shortage of faculty in geriatric medicine.