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Scholarly writing is a critical skill for faculty in academic medicine; however, few faculty receive instruction in the process. We describe the experience of 18 assistant professors who participated in a writing and faculty development program which consisted of 7 monthly 75-minute sessions embedded in a Collaborative Mentoring Program (CMP). Participants identified barriers to writing, developed personal writing strategies, had time to write, and completed monthly writing contracts. Participants provided written responses to open-ended questions about the learning experience, and at the end of the program, participants identified manuscripts submitted for publication, and completed an audiotaped interview. Analysis of qualitative data using data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing/verification showed that this writing program facilitated the knowledge, skills, and support needed to foster writing productivity. All participants completed at least 1 scholarly manuscript by the end of the CMP. The impact on participants’ future academic productivity requires long-term follow-up.
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Kathleen Dunn, MD is currently mobilized for Operation Nobel Eagle, serving as Deputy Surgeon, U.S. Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, Ft. Bragg, NC.
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Pololi, L., Knight, S. & Dunn, K. Facilitating scholarly writing in academic medicine. J GEN INTERN MED 19, 64–68 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1497.2004.21143.x
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