Journal article
It was serendipity: A qualitative study of academic careers in medical education
WCY Hu, JE Thistlethwaite, J Weller, G Gallego, J Monteith, GJ Mccoll
Medical Education | Published : 2015
DOI: 10.1111/medu.12822
Abstract
Context: Despite a demand for educational expertise in medical universities, little is known of the roles of medical educators and the sustainability of academic careers in medical education. We examined the experiences and career paths of medical educators from diverse professional backgrounds seeking to establish, maintain and strengthen their careers in medical schools. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 44 lead and early-career medical educators from all 21 Australian and New Zealand medical schools. Questions explored career beginnings, rewards and challenges. Transcripts underwent systematic coding and independent thematic analysis. Final themes were confirmed by i..
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Funding Acknowledgements
this study was supported by a Medical Deans Australia and New Zealand (MDANZ) Research Grant. MDANZ was not involved in the research design, data collection and analysis, or the approval of this manuscript. We thank Andrea Thompson for her insights into the philosophy of Pierre Bourdieu, and Hussain Al-Ramadani, who provided research assistance.