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By Thomas D. Zlatic, Michael S. Maddux

ACCP’s Clinical Faculty Survival Guide offers new clinical faculty practical information, advice, and encouragement for succeeding as a practitioner, teacher, researcher, and scholar. Thomas D. Zlatic, Ph.D., and a team of seasoned authors provide insights to guide you in a successful career as a clinical faculty member. If you are a new faculty member, you will find this book helpful and easy to read. If you are a resident, fellow, or graduate student preparing to pursue an academic position, this text will give you a head start on a long and successful career. And if you are a more seasoned faculty member serving as a mentor to younger colleagues, you will find the book’s content useful and advantageous for imparting career advice. CONTENT HIGHLIGHTS: Clinical Practice: Step-by-step suggestions for clinical practitioners to achieve success and avoid common pitfalls--Knowledge and skill needed for successful practices in inpatient/acute care, clinic/office-based, and community pharmacy settings--Professional insights on collaborative practice and credentialing. Leadership: Characteristics of personal, organizational, and project leaders--Leadership roles within the organization, profession, and community. Teaching, Precepting, and Mentoring: Roles, differences, and characteristics of the teacher, preceptor, and mentor--Application of technology in academia--Effective teaching and learning strategies--Tips on surviving the academic setting. Research and Scholarship: Importance of research and scholarship in the professional development of practitioner–educator and research–educator faculty--Guidance on identifying research questions and the resources needed, as well as common barriers to successful research. Lifelong Learning: Models of continuing professional development, continuing pharmacy education, lifelong learning, and personal development. Comprehensive references and links to useful resources are provided throughout.