Submission ID 78282
| Code | OF-5-4 |
|---|---|
| At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: | |
| Category | Medical Education |
| Type | Oral |
| Will the presenter be a: | Other |
| Presenter Other | Project Coordinator for Faculty Development |
| Title | Clinical Faculty Engagement: Investigating Avenues to Promote Connection for Clinical Faculty |
| Background/Purpose | Clinical faculty at the University of British Columbia have expressed that they feel disconnected from the university and peers due to their wide distribution, lack of common places of connection, and limited communication structures. Solutions to this disconnection have yet to be investigated. Our study aimed to 1) further explore variables leading to disconnection and 2) identify engagement strategies for improving connection between clinical faculty. |
| Methods | Following constructivist and social learning theoretical approaches, we interviewed 16 clinical faculty across specialties, sites in BC, and experience levels about their recommendations on developing resources, supports, and engagement opportunities. Interview data were deductively coded and analyzed for themes. |
| Results | Clinical faculty felt disconnected to the university largely due to the lack of 1) orientation to the role with clear expectations, 2) acknowledgement of their contribution, and 3) peer engagement opportunities, and a need for additional support resources. They were heterogenous in their recommendations for more engagement opportunities and cited a variety of ways they want to engage peers and the university. However, one solution was salient; many of the engagement recommendations of clinical faculty could be addressed with an orientation tailored to faculty needs across sites, and by providing a peer mentorship program. |
| Discussion | Our findings suggest there is no 'one size fits all' approach to address the engagement needs of dispersed clinical faculty. Instead, an emphasis on strong onboarding and initial resource support and an offering of multiple engagement opportunities can help to promote meaningful connection for clinical faculty. |
| Keyword 1 | Faculty Development |
| Keyword 2 | Clinical Faculty |
| Keyword 3 | Engagement and Connection |
| Abstract content most relevant to: (check all that apply) | Continuing Professional Development (CPD) (faculty development, CME) |
| Abstract Track - First Choice | Faculty Development |
| Authors | Morgan Reedy Erica Amari Katherine Wisener Justin Student Linlea Armstrong Clarissa Wallace Kiran Veerapen Heather Buckley |
