PEDIATRICS Vol. 98 No. 6 December 1996, pp. 1273-1276
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Faculty Development for Community Practitioners

Thomas G. DeWitt MD1

1 Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

Developing the academic skills of the individuals who will serve as educators and role models in the community is critical to pediatric resident education in community settings. The main focus of any faculty development program must be on teaching, although for a subset of individuals, the development of research skills should also be a consideration. The three key elements that must be considered for an effective faculty development program include: (1) creating a culture of mutual respect between full-time and community faculty; (2) basing the program on sound principles of education theory, especially adult learning theory, using appropriately trained faculty; and (3) establishing ongoing institutional financial and philosophical support. Effectively addressing these elements should create a faculty development program that will help the community practitioner become an effective role model and practitioner-preceptor-educator.