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The Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education: Career Issues

ABSTRACT: This study researched the career of the academic coordinator of clinical education (ACCE). Two investigatordeveloped questionnaires were mailed to current ACCEs and former ACCEs who had held the position within the previous 10 years. One hundred seven (91%) of the ACCE questionnaires and 63 (73%) of the former ACCE questionnaires were returned. The majority of ACCEs first considered the position when it was vacant or when desiring a job change. They came without formal preparation for the position and without an accurate perception of the role and responsibilities of the ACCE. One half of the ACCEs were very new or were planning to leave the position. Issues to be addressed in academic institutions include the socialization of physical therapy faculty to academia, clarification of the position and responsibilities of the ACCE, preparation of candidates for the ACCE position, and recognition of the ACCE as a full member of the academic community.