SHM Converge Scientific Abstract ePoster Gallery-Development and Implementation of a Successful Faculty Development Program

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The article describes the development, implementation, and early evaluation of a hospitalist faculty development (FD) program within Emory University’s multihospital system. The program was created to help hospitalist faculty meet professional goals in quality improvement, leadership, education, and clinical skills, while also addressing burnout, retention, and limited mentorship in a relatively new specialty.<br /><br />Program development began with dedicated infrastructure, including leadership roles, a program coordinator, and discretionary funding. A steering committee conducted needs assessments through focus groups and interviews to identify faculty needs and barriers, such as limited time, limited knowledge, and geographic separation from the main campus. Based on these findings, the program implemented several components: a robust mentoring network with site coordinators, supplemental FD awards to support conference attendance and training, and a Mini-Academic Hospitalist Academy lecture series to strengthen clinical and academic skills.<br /><br />The program was supported by institutional resources, including 0.4 FTE for faculty development leadership, 50% effort for a coordinator, and a $75,000 budget for awards and related initiatives. The authors emphasize that institutional financial support and a value-based argument focused on retention and career development were important for sustainability.<br /><br />Early evaluation suggests positive impact. Faculty retention increased from 73.1% in FY13 to 93.9% in FY22. In addition, the proportion of faculty who felt likely to leave within the next three years declined over time, while those intending to remain stayed steady or improved.<br /><br />The authors conclude that a successful and sustainable faculty development program requires institutional support, stakeholder engagement, celebrating faculty achievements, and ongoing evaluation using shared metrics to guide improvement.

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Yoo Mee Shin

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Author List Annie Massart, Daniel P. Hunt, Joanna Bonsall, Mary Ann Kirkconnell Hall, Michele Sundar, Noble M. Maleque, Reena Hemrajani, Yoo Mee Shin

Category Innovations

Concept Hospitalist Faculty Development Program

Concept Needs Assessment

Concept Stakeholder Engagement

Concept Faculty Retention

Concept Steering Committee

Distinguished Non-Finalist

Presenter Organization Emory University School of Medicine

Presenting Author Yoo Mee Shin

Track Education

Keywords

hospitalist

faculty development

mentorship

retention

burnout

quality improvement

leadership

academic medicine

institutional support

faculty development program

Hospitalist Faculty Development Program

Needs Assessment

Stakeholder Engagement

Faculty Retention

Steering Committee