Supporting early career anatomists: An international challenge.

摘要: Abstract Introduction The formative years in academia are difficult for early career academics as they transition into their new roles teaching and research. Ubiquitous changes health sciences education have compounded this anatomists (ECA), who must balance curriculum transformations, research imperatives administrative responsibilities navigate transition. Support ECAs is thus important order to provide a strong pipeline of the future discipline its foundational role sciences. Thus, study investigated needs international with respect teaching, career/professional development anatomical Method authors distributed an online survey 2018 member associations International Federation Association Anatomists (IFAA). contained both closed open-ended response questions. Data gathered included level academic appointment, training nature support that may find valuable anatomists. Frequencies 95% confidence intervals were calculated answers open-response questions analysed qualitatively. Results Over 590 respondents from across globe answered survey. Requests clinical relevance application sub-disciplines frequent. Importantly, establish collaborations, mentorship relationships professional networks repeatedly requested. Conclusion In first ever ECAs, expressed by indicate importance at local global levels. Partnerships between IFAA, institutions, educational should create mentoring opportunities smooth these young academics, which would ensure