Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
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To determine the extent of gender inequity in a large academic pediatrics department and to demonstrate an assessment methodology other departments can use. ⋯ These gender disparities were due in part to women's later start in academics and the resulting lag time in promotion. Differences in the awarding of tenure, assignment of leadership roles, faculty retention, and salary may also have played important roles.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A randomized trial to evaluate methodologies for engaging academic physicians in grateful patient fundraising.
Donations from grateful patients can support medical education, research, and clinical programs. This study sought to compare the effectiveness of three approaches to educating physicians about grateful patient fundraising. ⋯ A process in which development officers give one-on-one coaching to physicians can effectively enhance collaboration on grateful patient philanthropy.