OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The h-index is an accurate and reliable indicator of scholarly productivity that takes into account relevance, significance, and influence of research contributions. As such, it is an effective, objective bibliometric that can be used to evaluate academic otolaryngologists for decisions regarding appointment and advancement. In this study, we evaluate the impact of NIH fun...

OBJECTIVES The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of depression and to evaluate the association of sociodemographic factors, as well as aspects of the work environment, with depression among resident doctors working in a training hospital in Istanbul. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in a teaching hospital which has 332 residents in Istanbul. The require...

Since academic mentorship focuses on developing and supporting the next generation of pathologists as well as the existing faculty, it plays a vital role in creating a successful academic pathology department whose faculty deliver quality teaching, research, and clinical care. The central feature is the mentor-mentee relationship which is built on mutual respect, transparency, and a genuine int...