RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Medical Faculty Development: A Modern-Day Odyssey JF Science Translational Medicine FD American Association for the Advancement of Science SP 104cm31 OP 104cm31 DO 10.1126/scitranslmed.3002763 VO 3 IS 104 A1 Beckerle, Mary C. A1 Reed, Kathryn L. A1 Scott, Rosalyn P. A1 Shafer, Mary-Ann A1 Towner, Dena A1 Valantine, Hannah A. A1 Zahniser, Nancy R. YR 2011 UL http://stm.sciencemag.org/content/3/104/104cm31.abstract AB Academic medical centers (AMCs) are pillars of the community; they provide health care, create jobs, educate biomedical professionals, and engage in research and innovation. To sustain their impact on human health, AMCs must improve the professional satisfaction of their faculty. Here, we describe ways to enhance recruitment, retention, creativity, and productivity of health science faculty.