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Characteristics Of Interim Deans At U.S. Medical Schools, Sarah Bunton, Pamela Sass, Rae Anne Sloane, R. Kevin Grigsby
Characteristics Of Interim Deans At U.S. Medical Schools, Sarah Bunton, Pamela Sass, Rae Anne Sloane, R. Kevin Grigsby
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Purpose: To provide a baseline, descriptive understanding of individuals serving as interim deans at U.S. medical schools. Over the past quarter century, roughly 9% to 16% of all medical school deans were serving as interim leaders. This research reviews demographic characteristics, how long they served, and the impact of having served on one's likelihood of serving as a permanent dean.
Method: The Association of American Medical Colleges' Council of Deans national database was the data source for this study. The authors reviewed counts and information by year for academic years 1989-1990 through 2014-2015 to yield a snapshot of …