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. 2011 Feb;18(2):190-9.
doi: 10.1111/j.1553-2712.2010.00985.x.

Generational influences in academic emergency medicine: teaching and learning, mentoring, and technology (part I)

Nicholas M Mohr  1 , Lisa Moreno-Walton, Angela M Mills, Patrick H Brunett, Susan B Promes; Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Aging and Generational Issues in Academic Emergency Medicine Task Force
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Generational influences in academic emergency medicine: teaching and learning, mentoring, and technology (part I)

Nicholas M Mohr et al. Acad Emerg Med. 2011 Feb.

Abstract

For the first time in history, four generations are working together-traditionalists, baby boomers, generation Xers (Gen Xers), and millennials. Members of each generation carry with them a unique perspective of the world and interact differently with those around them. Through a review of the literature and consensus by modified Delphi methodology of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Aging and Generational Issues Task Force, the authors have developed this two-part series to address generational issues present in academic emergency medicine (EM). Understanding generational characteristics and mitigating strategies can help address some common issues encountered in academic EM. Through recognition of the unique characteristics of each of the generations with respect to teaching and learning, mentoring, and technology, academicians have the opportunity to strategically optimize interactions with one another.

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Current U.S. population (aged 10 years and greater) divided by generation of birth (data courtesy U.S. Census5)
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