Faculty Development in the Health Professions

Faculty development in the health professions has become an increasingly important field of research and practice. However, despite its continued growth and significance, the literature in the field has not been consolidated. By providing an informed and scholarly overview of faculty development, this book helps to fill a significant void. The chapters in this edited volume address all facets of faculty development (including academic and career development, research capacity building, and leadership development) and describe a multitude of ways (ranging from workshops to the workplace) in which faculty members can develop their knowledge and skills. In addition, by describing original content that has not been previously published, this text will help to ensure that research and evidence inform practice, move the scholarly agenda forward, and promote dialogue and debate in this evolving field. It will also become an invaluable resource for faculty development program planning, implementation and evaluation.§This text represents the collective efforts of an experienced team of international scholars and educators, and their work will be of interest to a diverse group of stakeholders, including faculty developers, educational leaders and administrators, teachers, students, researchers and policy makers in all of the health professions who are interested in pursuing their own professional learning and that of their colleagues. It has been said that faculty members are the most important resource in the development of future health professionals; this well-referenced volume will help to sustain faculty members vitality and commitment to excellence. §