An Online Calculator for Predicting Academic Career Trajectory in Neurosurgery in the United States

Academically Inclined: Predictors of Early Career Trajectory and Avenues for Early Intervention Among Neurosurgery Trainees

“…The most consistent finding is that some level of publication productivity seems to predict academic career outcomes, although the relative impact of preresidency and intraresidency publications remains contested. 4,18 Similarly, a subspecialty fellowship translates to a substantially increased potential for academic placement after training, although available data are insufficient to assess the extent to which a fellowship is a surrogate marker for baseline academic potential, a major contributor to competitiveness in the academic market, or perhaps more likely both. These broad and relatively well-reproduced trends notwithstanding, the equivocal nature of other findings most likely reflects the heterogenous nature of study designs, samples, and definitions as well as routine statistical variance and regression to the mean.…”

“…1,2 The decision to pursue an academic position instead of private practice is complex and informed by many factors, including clinical interests, scientific disposition, lifestyle and family goals, market forces, and geographic preferences. 3-6 In tandem, fellowship training is increasingly emphasized for developing subspecialty expertise and enhancing one's competitiveness for academic faculty positions. Optimizing mentorship, training opportunities, and retention requires early identification of trainees with an interest in academic careers.…”