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Chawla S, Faheem S, Moreton ML, Sekhon A, Amornteerasawas OM, Ding J, Khosa F. Analysis of Additional Degrees in Academic Plastic Surgery Faculty. Plast Surg (Oakv) 2024; 32:508-514. [PMID: 39104923 PMCID: PMC11298144 DOI: 10.1177/22925503221144039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2022] [Revised: 10/23/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 08/07/2024] Open
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Background: As plastic surgery continues to evolve, an increasing number of surgeons are attaining additional degrees (ADs). Prior studies illustrate this trend of increased AD attainment among plastic surgery faculty within the United States. Yet, no such study has documented AD attainment variability and influence within Canadian plastic surgery faculty. Objectives: Our objective was to investigate the relationship between AD attainment and gender, alongside research productivity, and academic rank of Canadian plastic surgery faculty members. Methods: All Canadian academic plastic surgery faculty members were identified and information regarding gender, academic rank, research productivity, timing of AD attainment was recorded. AD was defined as any degree beyond a medical degree or equivalent. Results: A total of 299 faculty members were identified. Of these, 33% (N = 99) attained an AD. A higher percentage of females (40%) obtained ADs compared to males (30%) (P = .0402). When controlling for number of years in practice, there was a significantly larger proportion of females than males with ADs as assistant and associate professor (P = .033). Faculty with ADs were associated with higher research productivity and higher academic rank than those with MDs (P < .05). ADs were commonly obtained post-residency (38%) and most common ADs were MSc (51%) and PhDs (21%). It was found that the Canadian plastic surgeons were less likely to pursue MBAs than US plastic surgeons (P = .002). Conclusion: One-third of Canadian academic plastic surgeons had ADs. Those with ADs present with higher research productivity and academic rank. When segmented by gender, there were significant differences among AD holders. The results of this study will lend support to ongoing endeavors voicing the need for gender equity in academic plastic surgery.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sahil Chawla
- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Science, University of British Columbia, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Radiology, Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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The Impact of Senior Author Profile on Publication Level of Evidence in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2022; 10:e4506. [PMID: 36203739 PMCID: PMC9529031 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000004506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (PRS) incorporated the level of evidence (LOE) pyramid in 2011 to highlight evidence-based medicine in plastic surgery. This study aimed to assess the relationship between the profile of senior authors publishing in PRS and the LOE of publications.
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Chen AZ, Greaves KM, Fortney TA, Ahmad CS, Levine WN, Trofa DP, Lynch TS. The Role of Advanced Academic Degrees in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Faculty. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671211073713. [PMID: 35155710 PMCID: PMC8832599 DOI: 10.1177/23259671211073713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background: Limited knowledge exists on the role of advanced academic degrees within faculty positions in orthopaedic sports medicine. Purpose: To 1) provide an assessment of the baseline demographics of advanced degrees among orthopaedic sports medicine faculty and 2) examine the impact of advanced degrees on research productivity and career attainment of orthopaedic sports medicine faculty. Study Design: Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Orthopaedic sports medicine academics were identified using faculty listings on websites of the 200 orthopaedic surgery residency programs during the 2020-2021 academic year. Advanced degrees were defined as those additional to the primary medical degree (Doctor of Medicine [MD] or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine [DO]). Outcome measures included timing of advanced degree obtainment, residency program rankings, research productivity, and current academic rank and leadership roles. Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests to determine the association of advanced degrees on outcome measures. Results: In total, 911 orthopaedic sports medicine faculty members were identified, of whom 100 had an advanced degree. The most common advanced degrees were Master of Science (MS/MSc; 38%), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD; 23%), and Master of Business Administration (MBA; 13%). The presence of an advanced degree was associated with greater research productivity, including higher h-index and number of publications, as well as more editorial board positions on orthopaedics journals ( P < .001). Advanced degrees were not significantly associated with attending a higher ranked orthopaedic surgery residency program, current academic rank, or leadership roles. At the institutional level, orthopaedic sports medicine programs that employed faculty with an advanced degree had a higher residency program ranking and the presence of a sports medicine fellowship was more likely ( P < .05). Conclusion: Advanced degrees in orthopaedic sports medicine were associated with greater faculty research engagement and employment at a higher ranked institution; they were not associated with matching to a highly ranked orthopaedic surgery residency program, higher faculty rank, or academic leadership roles.
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- Aaron Z. Chen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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