Challenges to Practicing Rheumatology in an Academic Center

Sobia Hassan; Meghan M Smith; Joel A Block; Meenakshi Jolly

doi:10.1016/j.rdc.2018.09.003

Challenges to Practicing Rheumatology in an Academic Center

Rheum Dis Clin North Am. 2019 Feb;45(1):27-37. doi: 10.1016/j.rdc.2018.09.003.

Authors

Sobia Hassan¹, Meghan M Smith², Joel A Block², Meenakshi Jolly³

Affiliations

¹ Division of Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 West Harrison Street Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
² Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 West Harrison Street Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60612, USA.
³ Division of Rheumatology, Rush University Medical Center, 1611 West Harrison Street Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Electronic address: Meenakshi_Jolly@rush.edu.

PMID: 30447744
DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2018.09.003

Abstract

Rheumatologists working in academics participate in patient care, teaching, and research. There are several challenges associated with the pursuit of these academic missions, and these are the focus of this article. Additionally, how financial pressures faced by academic institutions have led to greater emphasis on the generation of revenue from clinical activities to the detriment of other academic pursuits is discussed. In an era of greater physical burnout and with the looming shortages of the rheumatology workforce, the importance of addressing these issues is stressed and potential solutions discussed.

Keywords: Academics; Challenges; Clinical care; Mentorship; Research; Rheumatology; Teaching.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Academic Medical Centers*
Biomedical Research
Faculty, Medical
Health Workforce
Humans
Mentors
Rheumatology*
Teaching