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Medical school policies for part-time faculty committed to full professional effort
1Women's Programs, Association of American Medical Colleges, Washington, D.C. 20037, USA.
Summary
Medical schools increasingly offer flexible work options for faculty. Full professional effort (FPE) provisions allow academic staff to work reduced hours while maintaining institutional commitment, benefiting both faculty and institutions.
Area of Science:
- Academic Medicine
- Faculty Development
- Workforce Studies
Background:
- Growing demand for faculty seeking flexible work arrangements in academic medicine.
- Previous surveys addressed faculty appointment and tenure policies.
- Need for data on institutions supporting faculty working less than full-time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey U.S. and Canadian medical schools regarding provisions for faculty working less than full-time.
- To identify the extent and nature of "full professional effort" (FPE) policies.
- To understand the implications of FPE for faculty and institutions.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 102 U.S. and Canadian medical schools in 1994.
- Follow-up inquiry based on 1993-94 AAMC survey data.
- Analysis of responses regarding FPE faculty provisions and procedures.
Main Results:
- 71 schools reported provisions for FPE faculty; 32 had specific procedures.
- Alternative terms for FPE include "limited full-time" and "reduced period of responsibility."
- Nearly half allowed FPE on tenure tracks, often with prorated probationary periods; women clinical faculty utilized FPE more frequently.
Conclusions:
- Well-structured FPE options support faculty flexibility and retention.
- FPE faculty may face promotion challenges but offer institutional benefits.
- FPE policies are crucial for retaining committed faculty seeking work-life balance.
