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Mar 12, 2025;

Constructing Meaningful Careers for All: Building an Evidence-Informed Conceptual Framework for Faculty Development on a Foundation of Fulfillment.

Susan Kuhn, Lorelli Nowell, Chantelle Barnard, Elizabeth Oddone Paolucci
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  1. Susan Kuhn: Dr. Susan Kuhn: Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; Dr. Lorelli Nowell: Associate Professor, Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada; Dr. Chantelle Barnard: Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Cumming School of Medicine, Calgary, Canada; Dr. Elizabeth Oddone Paolucci: Professor, Departments of Community Health Sciences and Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
PMID: 40071961 DOI: 10.1097/CEH.0000000000000600

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Faculty development programs are an important part of career building and professional fulfillment for health professionals. A framework that addresses the centrality of fulfillment at work for diverse medical careers is lacking, yet necessary, for faculty development programs to have a comprehensive positive impact. A conceptual framework for faculty development to support meaningful careers for all individuals was, therefore, constructed through an exploration of the literature on professional fulfillment, career planning, and development across career paths, stages, and identity groups, as well as forms of professional career support such as mentoring. An exploration of fulfillment revealed the role of meaningful work as both anchor and guide for the framework. The key elements of the framework that emerged included an individualized career planning process, curricula to address both cross-cutting competencies and specific career path needs, a robust and multidirectional career support community, and a process of career construction continuing over a professional lifespan. This faculty development framework that aims to construct meaningful careers is of value to institutions that are committed to professional fulfillment for faculty in all career paths and stages and can be adapted to health care providers in different settings.

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