Article ; Online: Mentorship in academic medicine
Health Sciences Review, Vol 1, Iss , Pp 100004- (2021)
Competitive advantage while reducing burnout?
2021
Abstract: Increased regulatory oversight, mandated use of electronic medical records, and economic constraints on healthcare and research confront academic medical institutions while the core requirements for productivity in research, teaching and excellence and ... ...
| Abstract | Increased regulatory oversight, mandated use of electronic medical records, and economic constraints on healthcare and research confront academic medical institutions while the core requirements for productivity in research, teaching and excellence and equity in clinical care remain. “Burnout” is an important challenge to healthcare and reflects the alienation, cynicism and decreased productivity of responsibilities in medicine that may detract from individual career engagement. Mentorship is advantageous in the successful navigation of careers in academic medicine, notably for individuals in need of specialized knowledge, skills or psychological support to accelerate their development. A formalized mentorship program provides individuals with the guidance and support needed for career development and may alleviate some of the alienation associated with burnout. The interdisciplinary nature of biomedicine supports the use of multiple mentors to provide diverse perspectives for trainees and junior faculty. Mentorship programs require institutional engagement with clear articulation of institutional goals and values as well as financial and political support. Such programs will identify and train potential leaders throughout an organizational hierarchy, support innovation and flexibility within the organization, increase job satisfaction and retention, and, as a result, enhance the institution's competitive position. Notably, relationships developed within a supportive environment may also mitigate the development of professional burnout. |
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| Keywords | Burnout ; leadership ; promotion ; mentorship program ; research ; innovation ; Medicine ; R |
| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2021-01-01T00:00:00Z |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Document type | Article ; Online |
| Database | BASE - Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (life sciences selection) |
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