Clinician-Educator

[Writer1985]

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I've seen talk of clinician-educator tracks in IM, but how common are they in neuro? I'm interested in teaching, which by definition requires an academic affiliation, but most academic institutions seem to be more research focused.

Is this something that's doable in future?

 

[Fencer]

Is this something that's doable in future?

IM programs are large, and ACGME requires particular amount of FTE for the program director and some key faculty. The Neurology RRC has recommended a similar model for the PD, but FTE allocations are based on the number of residents probably forcing FTE support only for PDs.

There are great pressures on Attendings to produce at national RVU standards based on their clinical FTE. The Educator part is also under funding cuts via state funding reductions. Nevertheless, Clinician-Educators will always be present in Neurology programs. It is part of why we are within academic medical centers. You will hear many Dr. Doom scenarios, but if you love to be a clinician educator (and you learn how to be good at it), Neurology programs will be looking for you.

Here is an example of the Doom scenario: https://www.aamc.org/newsroom/reporter/july11/254672/viewpoint-hogan.html

 

[ProgramDirector]

Clinician-Educator is a harder track in some ways since it is still a nascent track for most neurology programs. The key will remain publication, from what I can see, though publication in education and on education research. You may not be bringing in big grants, but if you write, you should be able to do it.