Medical schools and teaching hospitals are complex organizations. The Handbook of Academic Medicine: How Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals Work explains what medical schools and teaching hospitals are, how they work and interrelate, how they educate medical students and residents, how they engage in patient care and research, and what prominent issues they face. The Handbook is a resource on the fundamentals of academic medicine and is essential reading for medical school and teaching hospital leaders, governing board members, university officials, members of the media, national and state legislators and staff members, Federal agency staff, and anyone who wants to know more about medical schools and teaching hospitals. You will gain a deeper understanding of: * How medical schools and teaching hospitals are structured and interrelate * The financing mechanisms in place for medical schools and teaching hospitals * The social contract of academic biomedical research * How U.S. medical schools have been preparing for the impending shortage of 90,000 doctors by 2020 * The significant role of academic medicine in bringing the latest treatments, technologies and life saving care to patients " And much more.

Medical schools and teaching hospitals are complex organizations. The Handbook of Academic Medicine: How Medical Schools and Teaching Hospitals Work explains what medical schools and teaching hospitals are, how they work and interrelate, how they educate medical students and residents, how they engage in patient care and research, and what prominent issues they face. The Handbook is a resource on the fundamentals of academic medicine and is essential reading for medical school and teaching hospital leaders, governing board members, university officials, members of the media, national and state legislators and staff members, Federal agency staff, and anyone who wants to know more about medical schools and teaching hospitals. You will gain a deeper understanding of: * How medical schools and teaching hospitals are structured and interrelate * The financing mechanisms in place for medical schools and teaching hospitals * The social contract of academic biomedical research * How U.S. medical schools have been preparing for the impending shortage of 90,000 doctors by 2020 * The significant role of academic medicine in bringing the latest treatments, technologies and life saving care to patients " And much more.

Robert B. Taylor, MD, has edited this book that introduces physicians and clinicians to an academic career in the health professions. Written from the clinician’s viewpoint, it guides readers who are considering or who have recently embarked upon such a career through the essentials. Taylor’s approach is practical and well rounded. He integrates evidence-based information from the medical literature with anecdotes from contributors noted for their success in a spectrum of disciplines at top academic medical centers. Taylor addresses the career decision-making process, job hunting, and life in academia. He also focuses on skills for success—from teaching to grant writing. Advice on clinical practice, career management, and the work/life balance is plentiful. The book dispels common myths and outlines errors to avoid. Differences in expectations and culture among teaching hospitals, medical schools, and academic medical centers are considered throughout. Sources for more information are provided as well.

Attaining professional success and finding personal happiness in academic medicine is not an easy path, yet both are critical if the future is to be brighter through better science, better clinical care, better training, better responsiveness to communities, and better stewardship and leadership in the health professions. This concise, easy to read title consists of “mini” chapters intended as a resource to assist early- and middle-career physicians, clinicians, and scientists in understanding the unique mission of academic medicine and building creative, effective, and inspiring careers in academic health organizations. Organized in eight sections, the Guide covers such areas as finding your path in academic medicine, getting established at an institution, approaching work with colleagues, writing and reviewing manuscripts, conducting empirical research, developing administrative skills, advancing your academic career, and balancing your professional and personal life. Each chapter includes pointers and valuable career and “best practices” strategies in relation to the topic area. An exciting addition to the professional development literature, Achievement and Fulfillment in Academic Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to achieve a fulfilling career in academic medicine.

This authoritative, updated and expanded title serves as the gold-standard resource to assist physicians, clinicians, and scientists in developing effective and satisfactory careers in academic medicine. Covering such critical topics as finding one's path in academic medicine, getting established at an institution, approaching work with colleagues, writing and reviewing manuscripts, conducting empirical research, developing administrative skills, advancing one's academic career, and balancing one's professional and personal life, each chapter includes valuable career pointers and best practice strategies, as well as pithy words to the wise and questions to ask a mentor or colleague. Building on the success of the first edition, the Roberts Academic Medicine Handbook: A Guide to Achievement and Fulfillment for Academic Faculty, 2nd Edition includes new case examples and updated references, as well as many new and timely chapters on topics such as public speaking, working with the media, working with community-based organizations, philanthropy, and finding meaning and a sense of belonging in one's work. The Roberts Academic Medicine Handbook, 2nd Edition is an indispensable resource for all professionals entering or already established in academic medicine who wish to achieve a fulfilling career.