Abstract
Background
In 2004, we examined the number of endowed faculty positions (both chair and professorship)
in Academic Departments of Emergency Medicine (ADEMs) in the United States (US).
Objective
To survey ADEMs in the United States concerning their number of endowed faculty positions
and compare the results to the 2004 study.
Methods
A survey was sent to the chairs of all ADEMs in the United States belonging to the
Association of Academic Chairs of Emergency Medicine. We requested information on:
number of endowed chair and professorship positions, amount required to fund, date
established, source of funding, and future plans.
Results
Seventy-three chairs responded, for a 100% response rate. Eight chairs reported one
endowed chair position each. One chair reported two such positions and one chair reported
three chair positions. In total, 10 ADEMs (13.7%) reported 13 endowed chair positions.
For endowed professorships, eight chairs reported one professorship each and two chairs
reported two such positions. A total of 10 ADEMs (13.7%) reported having 12 endowed
professorships. In all, 19 ADEMs (26%) reported a total of 25 such positions. The
typical amount allowed to spend was 4–5% of the value of the endowment annually. The
average amount necessary to fund an endowed chair position was $1.5 million, and $1
million for an endowed professorship.
Conclusion
Twenty-six percent of all US ADEMs now have an endowed faculty position. There has
been a nearly threefold increase in the number of endowed faculty positions over the
past 5 years.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: July 23, 2010
Accepted:
May 18,
2010
Received in revised form:
March 29,
2010
Received:
January 13,
2010
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