In this week’s episode of the Faculty Factory Podcast, William T. Mallon, EdD, discusses the ongoing debate surrounding the importance of tenure in medical schools in the United States.

The primary discussion points highlighted in today’s interview originate from a recent study titled Promotion and Tenure Policies and Practices at U.S. Medical Schools: Is Tenure Irrelevant or More Relevant Than Ever?, published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Academic Medicine in March 2024.

Dr. Mallon, a seasoned expert in this field and a returning guest on the Faculty Factory, shares insights on the significance of tenure and its evolving relevance, particularly for clinical faculty concentrating on patient care.

Dr. Mallon serves as the Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation Development at the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC).

Previously, Dr. Mallon featured in an episode in April 2023 discussing Climate Action in Academic Medicine, which can be revisited here: https://facultyfactory.org/climate-action/

The discussion also explores newer medical schools adopting nontraditional faculty employment models, shedding light the on reasons behind limited or no tenure systems.

Ultimately, the episode prompts reflection on the role of tenure in academic medicine and its impact on faculty members' career paths, academic freedom and job security.

More Resources

Here is a link to the Academic Medicine article discussed in today’s episode: https://journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/abstract/9900/promotion_and_tenure_policies_and_practices_at.795.aspx?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=amexpress&utm_content=newsletter

If you would like to contact Dr. Mallon, you can email him at wmallon@aamc.org.

We are excited to have Joshua Schwarzbaum, MD, MBA, join us as our guest this week on the Faculty Factory Podcast.

As a long-time emergency room physician in New York City, Dr. Schwarzbaum is a welcome addition to our show. He will be sharing insights on the importance of listening to patients, colleagues, and just about anybody to understand the genuine emotions behind their words.

As a board-certified emergency medicine physician at SBH Health System in the Bronx, Dr. Schwarzbaum brings extensive experience in engaging in challenging, yet ultimately encouraging, conversations with patients and their families.

He speaks about his work in addiction medicine candidly during today’s discussion. Please note that this episode contains discussions on sensitive topics, and listener discretion is advised.

During today's interview, Dr. Schwarzbaum discusses his recently authored book, “Listening for a Feeling Finds True Healing: A Guide to Healing From the Inside Out.”

For more information about the book, you can visit: https://www.amazon.com/Listening-Feeling-Finds-True-Healing/dp/B0CVQT12X8

To learn more about Dr. Schwarzbaum and his work, please visit his website: https://healthyinside.net/

Programming Note

We love building a community where we can all learn from the power of stories. If you or someone you’d like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page or email the show directly here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu. You can also find more Faculty Factory podcast episodes here: https://facultyfactory.org/podcast/

In the latest Faculty Factory Podcast episode, Ludy Shih, MD, MMSc, FAAN, FANA, returns to share invaluable insights on running effective meetings.

In this interview, Dr. Shih emphasizes the importance of preparation, structured agendas, and follow-up. She also touches on the challenges of engaging different personality types in meetings and offers strategies to ensure all voices are heard.

Dr. Shih is a neurologist and associate professor of neurology with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center at Harvard Medical School. She has been generous enough to allow us to post her entire slide deck on this topic, which you can download here: https://facultyfactory.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Meeting_Faculty_factory_05_09.pdf

Within the slide deck, there are hyperlinks pointing to various articles that Dr. Shih used as references in today’s interview.

Learn More

• You can revisit her first episode with us, “Navigating a Transition from Academia to Industry and Back”, here: https://facultyfactory.org/ludy-shih/
• Email Dr. Shih with questions here: lshih@bidmc.harvard.edu
• Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ludy-shih-a7b53212/
• Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/ludyshihmd

Programming Note

We love to learn from faculty members around the world. If you or someone you’d like to nominate wants to be a guest on our show, reach out to us via the Contact Us page on FacultyFactory.org or email the show directly here: kskarupski@jhmi.edu. You can also find more Faculty Factory podcast episodes here: https://facultyfactory.org/podcast/