Dialogue is essential for transforming institutions into learning organizations, yet many well-known characteristics of academic health centers (AHCs) interfere with open discussion. Rigid hierarchies, intense competition resources, and the power peer review in advancement processes all hamper difficult conversations, thereby contributing to organizational silence, at great cost institution. Information necessary critical decisions not shared, individuals organization do learn from mistakes,...

The Latino population in the United States is growing at an exponential rate. As a medically underserved population, Latinos experience many health disparities, including those related to mental health. Current research suggests that are high risk for problems such as anxiety, depression, somatization disorders, and substance abuse, yet, often these needs go unmet. This article effective method of reaching treating more through medical family therapy. Because may be likely seek help from...

Academic health centers (AHCs) are under unprecedented pressure, making strong leadership during these challenging times critical. Department chairs have tremendous influence in their AHCs, yet data indicate that--despite outstanding academic credentials--they often underprepared to take on important roles. The authors sought improve the approach recruiting, developing, and giving feedback department at institution, Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM), by reorganizing processes...

Women lag behind men in several key academic indicators, such as advancement, retention, and securing leadership positions. Although reasons for these disparities are multifactorial, policies that do not support work-life integration contribute to the problem. The objective of this descriptive study was compare faculty among medical schools Big Ten conference.Each institution's website accessed order assess its following areas: maternity leave, paternity adoption extension probationary...

PLUS (Program to Launch Underrepresented in Medicine Success) is a 2-year cohort program at Indiana University School of providing professional development, funding and skills produce scholarship, community mitigate social and/or isolation for underrepresented medicine (URiM) faculty. In year 1, scholars participate leadership development seminars regular meetings with their mentor(s). They are assigned Advisory Council advisor whom they meet 2 3 times annually. 2, monthly focused on...

Transitions through the family life cycle can be stressful because they challenge attachment bonds between members. Open communication and processing of primary emotions are crucial when systems change. When members insecurely attached, such open is difficult, people tend to get stuck in absorbing states secondary defensive affect. Emotionally facused therapy (EFT) particularly helpful by encouraging express emotions. This expression than fosters renegotiation clarification needs concerns....

Abstract Marital interaction and health issues exert reciprocal influences upon each other, often differing along gender lines. Research shows that couple dynamics influence the immune, endocrine, cardiovascular systems, self-reported status; medical problems can affect all areas of a couple's functioning, including communication, sexual emotional intimacy, role flexibility, for example. Many practicing marriage family therapists (MFTs) are not familiar with these issues, since therapy is...

Both contextual and feminist therapy have not been given the attention they deserve in field of MFT. We believe that only do these approaches undiscovered merit but also, when integrated, provide a useful framework for conducting addresses marginalized voices raises social consciousness. In this article, we “layer” theory onto argue constructs may relate well to many women's experiences families. then illustrate our combined feminist‐contextual with two case examples. This integration...

Abstract Although the field of family therapy has largely embraced notions feminism, many therapists seem reluctant to call themselves feminists. Nevertheless, questioning impact social context gender roles on relationships seems relatively commonplace in most therapists' practice. The present exploratory study investigated whether American Association for Marital and Family Therapy (AAMFT) members work from a feminist perspective, those who perspective would identify or their as feminist. A...

Abstract Feminists have provided invaluable critiques of traditional research methods. However, there is a difference opinion in the social sciences as to what constitutes feminist research. Just no one definition feminism, Yet it important that be identified advance causes, particularly field such MFT which feminism has been more influential clinical practice than In this paper, author argues for broader parameters those offered by Reinharz (1992). The also summarizes and responds offer an...

Problem: Learner mistreatment has remained an ongoing challenge in academic medicine despite accreditation requirements mandating that every program systems place to prevent and respond mistreatment. While efforts vary across institutions, much remains unanswered the literature about best practices. Additionally, for foreseeable future, challenges learning environment will likely continue potentially worsen, given confluence of multiple external stressors including COVID-19 pandemic, faculty...

Mental distress in medical learners and its consequent harmful effects on personal professional functioning, a well-documented concern, draws attention to the need for solutions. The authors review development of comprehensive mental health service within large complex academic education system, created with special offering equitable, accessible, responsive care all trainees. From inception January 2017, placed particular emphasis eliminating obstacles learners’ willingness ability access...

Women now make up half of all medical school matriculates; yet few women hold leadership positions in academic health centers. The reasons for this gender gap are complex and have been the subject much discussion. However, experiences who successfully ascend to senior rarely examined. It is critical develop a greater understanding women's paths order inspire enable more seek such opportunities. Using semi-structured protocol, we interviewed 16 leaders were willing share their career journeys...

Faculty in academic medical centers are under tremendous stress and report low satisfaction. The need for faculty development schools is great, yet it remains largely unmet across the United States. To ensure ongoing success medicine, must institute comprehensive programs. In this chapter, we describe of an office affairs professional at Indiana University School Medicine, including key collaborations, budget trends infrastructure development, strategic planning, assessment goal setting,...

Abstract Feminist principles are rare in medical education and the practice of medicine. The authors feminist family therapists health communication scholars who faculty a department In this paper, they present their use perspective methods teaching physicians training. live supervision practicum, imported from marriage therapy training, is described as an example how can bring much-needed but rarely taught to education. This represents paradigm shift away traditional model medicine, one...

OPEN ACCESSJuly 28, 2014Professional Development through Story and Reflection: The Stepping Stones of Women in Leadership Program Mary Dankoski, PhD, Julie Welch, Megan Palmer, Krista Hoffmann-Longtin, Emily Walvoord PhD Indiana University School Medicine Google Scholar More articles by this author , Welch Palmer Hoffmann-Longtin https://doi.org/10.15766/mep_2374-8265.9858 SectionsAbout ToolsDownload Citations ShareFacebookTwitterEmail AbstractDespite the great strides made women medicine...

The prevalence of low satisfaction and increased stress among faculty in academic medicine makes understanding vitality this field more important than ever before. To explore the contributors to outcomes vitality, we conducted a multi-institutional study (N = 1,980, 42 percent response rate). Faculty were surveyed about climate leadership, career life management, satisfaction, engagement, productivity, involvement development. Analysis reveals that controlling for other factors, who...