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Developing an Educator Network: The Effect of a Teaching Scholars Program in the Health Professions on Networking and Productivity 

Authors: Anna S. Mosesa; Diane Heestand Skinnerb; Elizabeth Hicksa; Patricia S. O'Sullivanc
Affiliations:   a Office of Educational Development, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
b College of Health Related Professions, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
c Office of Medical Education, University of California, San Francisco, California, USA
DOI: 10.1080/10401330903014095
Publication Frequency: 4 issues per year
Published in: journal Teaching and Learning in Medicine, Volume 21, Issue 3 July 2009 , pages 175 - 179
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Abstract

Background: Teaching Scholars Programs are designed to enhance productivity and faculty retention. The formation of an increased network may be a facilitative mechanism. Purposes: This study determined if participants increased their educational network and if the increase affected productivity. Methods: Researchers interviewed Teaching Scholars participants for pre- and postparticipation members of their educational network and issues related to network formation and conducted a structured vita analysis. Researchers used social network analysis (SNA) to describe the networks and regression to determine the relationship between network and productivity. Results: Educational networks increased with participation (p <.001) but showed little or no effect on productivity. SNA revealed a decrease of participants with no network, increase in connections among participants, and increase in connections to central services personnel. Researchers identified six themes from the participants' comments. Conclusions: This relatively modest program demonstrated a small effect on productivity through the increased network.
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