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E Domholdt, EdD, PT, is Associate Professor and Dean, Krannert Graduate School of Physical Therapy, University of Indianapolis, 1400 E Hanna Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227-3697

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In the face of a nationwide shortage of physical therapy faculty, it is easy to be captivated by the notion that we can predict—and ultimately control—faculty job turnover. Recognizing that complete control of turnover is an unrealistic goal, I congratulate Dr Radtka for successfully identifying several predictors of turnover, delineating the extent of faculty turnover, reporting the reasons faculty leave their academic appointments, and listing the nature of the next position accepted by faculty who left. These elements of her research provide direction and reassurance for administrators who spend a great deal of time and energy creating work environments designed to support the retention of scarce faculty resources.

The extent of faculty turnover was found to be about 10% annually and was noted to be about the same rate as for all academicians....

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