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Hi all,
I've known several academics with the position of "clinical assistant professor." They spend most of their time with patient care, but also conduct research and teach residents.
First, how does one go about getting such a position? After residency, I assume a fellowship is required? Then how does one get an academic appointment? How important is the prestige of medical school attended for securing such positions?
Second, how is pay determined? Are academics paid a flat salary by their institution or do they collect reimbursement from insurance plans? Within specialties, are academic pediatricians compensated much less than academic orthopedic surgeons or is there less of a pay gap than in private practice?
Third, I assume "clinical professors" are free to spend more time on patient care. Must they also do research and who decides how to allocate time? Are they still considered academic physicians?
Lastly, does an academic appointment preclude the possibility of possibility of a part-time private practice.
I apologize for all these questions, but I've been inspired by how the academics I met provided patient care informed by current literature and I see this as a possible career path. But, I've been embarassed to ask such questions as "how much do you get paid?" and "are you a real professor?" to research mentors for obvious reasons!
Thank you all!
I've known several academics with the position of "clinical assistant professor." They spend most of their time with patient care, but also conduct research and teach residents.
First, how does one go about getting such a position? After residency, I assume a fellowship is required? Then how does one get an academic appointment? How important is the prestige of medical school attended for securing such positions?
Second, how is pay determined? Are academics paid a flat salary by their institution or do they collect reimbursement from insurance plans? Within specialties, are academic pediatricians compensated much less than academic orthopedic surgeons or is there less of a pay gap than in private practice?
Third, I assume "clinical professors" are free to spend more time on patient care. Must they also do research and who decides how to allocate time? Are they still considered academic physicians?
Lastly, does an academic appointment preclude the possibility of possibility of a part-time private practice.
I apologize for all these questions, but I've been inspired by how the academics I met provided patient care informed by current literature and I see this as a possible career path. But, I've been embarassed to ask such questions as "how much do you get paid?" and "are you a real professor?" to research mentors for obvious reasons!
Thank you all!