Faculty Appointments and

PromotionsSchool of Medicine

Credentials Committee

What do I do to get promoted?

“Basic Scientist”

“Clinical Scientist”

“Basic Scientist Educator”

“Clinical Educator”

Clinical ScientistAssistant to Associate

Promotion• 5 years as assistant professor • Original investigations

– 12-15 peer-reviewed publications– Many recent – Many first or senior author

• Excellence in teaching• 3 extramural letters from senior individuals,

only 1 from previous collaborator or mentor

Clinical EducatorAssistant to Associate

Promotion• 7 years as assistant professor• Documented scholarly works• Documented sustained, substantial

contribution to educational activities– Direct a student course– Direct a residency or CME activity– Substantial contribution to med school

curriculum or residency program.

“Documented Scholarly Works”?

• Peer-reviewed articles• Invited publications

– Chapters, reviews, opinions, editorials• Enduring materials

– Printed, electronic, video• Presentations at national meetings

How do I document my teaching effort?

• Annual Review by Departmental Development Committee

• Document Progress with Department Chair Annually. Establish a Timeline to Achieve Academic Goals.

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