| Title: |
Pulling Back the Curtain: Exploring Norms and Practices among a Sample of Anatomy-Related Departments in U.S. Medical Schools |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Griffith, MacKenzie (ORCID 0000-0003-1355-8970); Ferrigno, Christopher (ORCID 0000-0001-5173-6753); Wilson, Adam B. (ORCID 0000-0002-1221-5602) |
| Source: |
Anatomical Sciences Education. Sep-Oct 2023 16(5):969-978. |
| Availability: |
Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
10 |
| Publication Date: |
2023 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative |
| Education Level: |
Higher Education; Postsecondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Medical Schools; Educational Practices; Anatomy; Teacher Researchers; Faculty Workload; Compensation (Remuneration); Medical Education; Faculty College Relationship; Medical School Faculty |
| DOI: |
10.1002/ase.2299 |
| ISSN: |
1935-9772; 1935-9780 |
| Abstract: |
Anatomy-related departments have access to comparative research productivity data (e.g., Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research), yet no datasets exist for comparing departments' general practices pertinent to education-focused faculty. Practice trends in anatomy-related departments across U.S. medical schools were explored by surveying departmental leaders. The survey inquired about: (i) faculty time allocations, (ii) anatomy teaching services, (iii) faculty labor distribution models, and (iv) faculty compensation practices. A nationally representative sample of 35 departments (of 194) responded to the survey. On average, anatomy educators are allotted 24% (median = 15%) protected time for research, irrespective of funding, 62% for teaching and course administration (median = 68%), 12% for service, and 2% for administration. Forty-four percent (15 of 34) of departments taught at least five different student populations, often across multiple colleges. Many departments (65%; 11 of 17) applied formulaic methods for determining faculty workloads, often as a function of course credits or contact hours. Average base salaries for assistant and associate professors reported by this survey were consistent (p = 0.056) with national means (i.e., Association of American Medical Colleges Annual Faculty Salary Report). Merit-based increases and bonuses averaged 5% and 10% of faculty's salaries, respectively, when awarded. Cost-of-living increases averaged 3%. Overall, departments' workload and compensation practices vary widely, likely a consequence of different institutional cultures, locations, needs, and financial priorities. This sample dataset allows anatomy-related departments to compare and reflect upon their practices and competitiveness in recruiting and retaining faculty. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2023 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1391067 |
| Database: |
ERIC |