Doctoral education in rehabilitation and health care psychology: Principles and strategies for unifying subspecialty training.

In January 2018, Masaryk University archives obtained an extensive written estate of Robert Konečný (1906–1981), an associate professor of philosophy and professor of psychology at Masaryk University, the pioneer of health-care psychology in Czechoslovakia, a poet and author, and a major figure of resistance to Nazism. Robert Konečný’s personal files, which belong among the best preserved items in the university archives, were organized and made accessible during 2018. Extensive correspondence mainly includes collections of letters from key figures of Czech literature, philosophy and psychology. A remarkable part of the estate consists of texts of Konečný’s lectures and speeches as well as documents on his educational activity in radio and television broadcasting. The files also represent a valuable source for the study of resistance to Nazism in Moravia. An extensive set of manuscripts, typescripts and prints from the fields of psychology, philosophy and literature can serve as a basis for the preparation of Konečný’s bibliography.

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Trends in Doctoral Education Among Healthcare Professions: An Integrative Research Review

Athletic Training Education Journal ◽

10.4085/100147 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 47-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Jeff G. Seegmiller ◽

Alan Nasypany ◽

Leamor Kahanov ◽

Jennifer A. Seegmiller ◽

Russell Baker

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Doctoral Education ◽

Research Training ◽

Medical Model ◽

Health Professions ◽

The United States ◽

Original Research ◽

Advanced Practice ◽

Health Care Professions ◽

Entry Level

ContextEvidence suggests widespread adoption of the entry-level doctorate among health professions, although little is known about how these changes have impacted associated professions and influenced education, collaborative practice, professional advancement, or professional salaries.ObjectiveThreefold: (1) What doctoral education models are currently utilized among health care professional education programs in the United States? (2) How do entry-level clinical doctorates in health care professions impact research training and productivity? (3) How do clinical doctorates among health professions influence practice opportunities and salary?DesignData were extracted from various sources including professional organizations, accrediting body Web sites, and the US Department of Labor database. Full-text articles published in English between the years 2001–2011 were extracted from a search of 38 databases in the University of Washington libraries. The remaining article abstracts were reviewed for compatibility with our research questions. Data were extracted using a standardized rubric and coded according to emergent themes.ResultsTwo-thirds of 14 examined health professions (n = 10) followed the medical model of postbaccalaureate entry-to-practice professional doctoral education. Less than a third (n = 4) of surveyed professions reserved doctoral-level education for advanced practice, and 1 profession maintains both entry-level and advanced practice doctorates. Only 4 of the 14 clinical doctoral degrees required completion of an original research project. Entry-level clinical doctorates may provide insufficient specialty training, necessitating further training after graduation.ConclusionsMost health care professions follow the medical model for professional preparation, though at reduced intensity with fewer clinical hours than physician training. Clinical doctorates are perceived to increase professional opportunities and are associated with higher salaries and doctoral education among health care professions has become the new educational standard, though research training, research productivity, diversity, and professional debt burden have been negatively impacted by this trend.

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Reflections about publications during doctoral education in health care sciences

Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences ◽

10.1111/j.1471-6712.2011.00897.x ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 25 (2) ◽

pp. 209-210

Author(s):

Ella Danielson

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Doctoral Education

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A survey of South African Maxillofacial & Oral Surgeon opinions regarding the academic education in the field of cleft lip/palate and craniofacial deformities

South African Dental Journal ◽

10.17159/2519-0105/2020/v75no5a3 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 75 (5) ◽

pp. 247-252

Author(s):

Emad Ghabrial ◽

Kurt W Bütow

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Clinical Training ◽

Online Survey ◽

Cleft Lip ◽

Training Programme ◽

Multidisciplinary Teams ◽

Subspecialty Training ◽

Academic Education ◽

Clinical Exposure ◽

Cleft Lip Palate

Maxillofacial and oral surgeons (MFOS) are trained to manage hard and soft tissue conditions affecting the orofacial region. They, therefore, play an essential role in the health care of cleft lip/palate (CLP) and craniofacial deformities (CFD) patients. The complex and lengthy nature of CLP and CFD management requires collaboration between different disciplines. Consequently, it becomes increasingly important that the academic education available to MFOS provides in-depth knowledge, multidisciplinary participation and adequate clinical exposure provided by field experts. This study aimed to investigate the exposure and knowledge level of MFOS regarding the management of CLP and CFD. A second objective was to obtain an opinion from practising MFOS about the academic educational needs of those working with CLP and CFD. An online survey and telephone interviews (using a structured questionnaire) were used to investigate the level and scope of the MFOS academic education and to determine their academic needs. The questionnaire was completed by 53 (of 121) of practising MFOS on the Medpages health care provider database, 64.8% of whom had more than 10 years of professional experience. Of the respondents, 60% showed a good general knowledge of CLP and CFD. However, 66.5% acknowledged that they had received only limited clinical training and exposure, which prevented them from providing adequate services to CLP/CFD patients. Only 41% of the respondents offered primary and/or only secondary treatment for both CLP and CFD patients, and 53.8% of them had participated in multidisciplinary teams. All the respondents agreed on the need for a dedicated training programme(s) in CLP and CFD management, and the majority recommended a subspecialty training either by degree courses or clinical fellowship and / or certification. This study demonstrates that postgraduate academic training and clinical exposure are limited in the CLP and CFD fields. All the respondents agreed that an educational strategy to meet the needs of MFOS providing CLP and CFD care should be established. Participants suggested that part-time clinical and/or degree courses should be developed.

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