Exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention: a qualitative study

Abstract Background and aim Faculty retention in medical sciences universities is one of the most important values for the survival of the educational system. This study aimed to explore the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities in Iran about effective factors affecting their...

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Main Authors: Elaheh Mohammadi, Mahla Salajegheh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04707-1
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description Abstract Background and aim Faculty retention in medical sciences universities is one of the most important values for the survival of the educational system. This study aimed to explore the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities in Iran about effective factors affecting their organizational retention. Methods Qualitative study using deep interviews collected by maximum variation sampling. A purposively selected sample of 15 faculty members was recruited throughout two Iranian medical sciences universities (Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Kerman University of Medical Sciences) during 2021-22. Results Qualitative data analysis provided 3 main categories and 10 sub-categories. Three main categories were identified that affected the faculty’s organizational retention included individual factors, institutional factors, and socio-political factors. Conclusion Factors that contribute to the improvement of faculty retention encompass various aspects. These include consideration given to the personal and social requirements of faculty members, support provided by the organization along with effective resource management, a fair and transparent organizational structure, and the maintenance of political stability both within the university and the nation.
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spelling doaj.art-dcd37d5d94c449679d2cf3f1964c83972023-11-26T13:40:17ZengBMCBMC Medical Education1472-69202023-10-012311910.1186/s12909-023-04707-1Exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention: a qualitative studyElaheh Mohammadi0Mahla Salajegheh1Health Professions Education Research Center, Educational Development Center, Tehran University of Medical SciencesDepartment of Medical Education, Medical education development center, Kerman University of Medical SciencesAbstract Background and aim Faculty retention in medical sciences universities is one of the most important values for the survival of the educational system. This study aimed to explore the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities in Iran about effective factors affecting their organizational retention. Methods Qualitative study using deep interviews collected by maximum variation sampling. A purposively selected sample of 15 faculty members was recruited throughout two Iranian medical sciences universities (Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Kerman University of Medical Sciences) during 2021-22. Results Qualitative data analysis provided 3 main categories and 10 sub-categories. Three main categories were identified that affected the faculty’s organizational retention included individual factors, institutional factors, and socio-political factors. Conclusion Factors that contribute to the improvement of faculty retention encompass various aspects. These include consideration given to the personal and social requirements of faculty members, support provided by the organization along with effective resource management, a fair and transparent organizational structure, and the maintenance of political stability both within the university and the nation.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04707-1Organizational RetentionFacultyFaculty’s retentionMedical SciencesHuman resourceOrganizational loyalty
spellingShingle Elaheh Mohammadi
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Exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention: a qualitative study
BMC Medical Education
Organizational Retention
Faculty
Faculty’s retention
Medical Sciences
Human resource
Organizational loyalty
title Exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention: a qualitative study
title_full Exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention: a qualitative study
title_fullStr Exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention: a qualitative study
title_full_unstemmed Exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention: a qualitative study
title_short Exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention: a qualitative study
title_sort exploring the viewpoint of faculty members of medical sciences universities about effective factors on their organizational retention a qualitative study
topic Organizational Retention
Faculty
Faculty’s retention
Medical Sciences
Human resource
Organizational loyalty
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-023-04707-1
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