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Rethinking the Pace of Productivity in Pharmacy Academia
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Rethinking the Pace of Productivity in Pharmacy Academia

Kathryn J Smith, Jeff Cain and Lindsey M Childs-Kean
American journal of pharmaceutical education, Vol.89(1), 101338
01/2025
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajpe.2024.101338
PMID: 39653172

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Abstract

In response to rising levels of burnout and stress among pharmacy faculty, there is a growing call to reassess traditional approaches to productivity and well-being within the academy. We introduce a "slower" approach to faculty work one that advocates for a deliberate focus on quality over quantity, promoting sustainable practices that prioritize meaningful contributions and personal well-being. The aim of this commentary is to encourage pharmacy faculty to embrace a slow mindset while maintaining the ability to contribute meaningfully to the lives of their students, patients, colleagues, and the profession of pharmacy. Drawing from Cal Newport's book Slow Productivity, principles of Obsessing Over Quality, Doing Fewer Things, and Working at a Natural Pace are explained. Practical strategies are discussed, including reevaluating workload distribution, setting realistic project limits, and embracing seasonal variations in academic demands. These approaches aim to foster a supportive and balanced organizational culture within pharmacy academia, aligning individual aspirations with institutional goals. This commentary encourages pharmacy faculty to embrace a slower, more intentional approach to their work, promoting both personal and professional fulfillment.
 productivity slow wellbeing workload burn out

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