promotion and tenure for clinical scientists – both pathways
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PROMOTION AND TENURE FOR CLINICAL SCIENTISTS – BOTH PATHWAYS. Peter Emanuel, M.D. Laura Lamps, M.D. P&T for Clinical Scientists. Read the 2011 Guidelines on P&T Check out the Companion Guide to the P&T Document ( http://www.uams.edu/facultyaffairs/Promotionandtenure/default.asp ) - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PROMOTION AND TENURE FOR CLINICAL SCIENTISTS – BOTH PATHWAYS
Peter Emanuel, M.D.Laura Lamps, M.D.
P&T for Clinical Scientists Read the 2011 Guidelines on P&T Check out the Companion Guide to the P&T
Document (http://www.uams.edu/facultyaffairs/Promotionandtenure/default.asp)
Study the criteria table for Clinical Scientists – promotion criteria are identical for Clinical Scientist-Tenure Pathway and Clinical Scientist-Non-tenure Pathway
The difference is the presence or absence of a tenure clock (i.e., 7 year “probationary period”)
Clinical Scientists - “Are expected to participate in the full
range of academic activities of the College, typically with emphasis placed on research and clinical care, and scholarship based on either or both of these mission areas.”
“Full range of activities” means Teaching/Mentoring Research/Scholarly Work Clinical Service Leadership/Administrative Service
Assistant to Associate Professor
Clinical Scientist
Time AllotmentRange Typically
Teaching/Mentoring (Total) 5-10 7.5Didactic Teaching 1-3 2.5Bedside Teaching 2-10 5
Research 40-90 75Clinical Service (Total) 10-50 20
Direct Patient Care 10-50 15Bedside Teaching 5-10 5
Leadership/Administrative Service
0-10* 2.5
Research/Scholarly Work Funding – “demonstrated ability to generate
financial support from extramural peer-reviewed funding agencies, whether federal or private” PI on a major extramural research grant; or
alternatively Substantial and clearly documented
contributions as Co-I on multiple extramurally funded research grants
Career development awards will be considered along with other factors for promotion to Associate Professor
Institutional General Research Support grants for pilot studies will NOT be counted
Research/Scholarly Work Publications = scholarly evidence of research
productivity Peer-reviewed scientific articles
Quality more important than absolute number The P&T Guidelines speak of 1 – 3 first author or senior
author peer reviewed publications per year in rank
Books/book chapters Participation in national/international meetings
Important opportunities to present your work Important opportunities to meet and get to know the experts
in your field
Research/Scholarly Work Publications in your P&T packet:
Copies of your 5 most meritorious publications are required
Must be published or ‘in press’ Middle-author papers count, but must be 1st
or senior author on a significant number of publications
Publication alone does not insure promotion But then, neither does funding if you aren’t
being productive
Teaching/Mentoring “Active & effective participation in medical
and/or graduate student education with favorable objective evaluations by students, peers, and supervisors.” Document types of teaching and contact hours
with your learners Documented evaluation of teaching
performance: Your mean scores compared to the
department scores, NOT copies of evaluations
Teaching/Mentoring “Evidence of being an effective role model
and mentor for students, residents, fellows, graduate students, and colleagues, with good evaluations from those formally mentored.”
List of those you mentor Estimate of contact hours with mentees Evidence of your contributions to their
learning and success
Clinical Service Document volume of clinical service Document quality of clinical service Document any clinical innovations you
have made Document any contributions you make
to clinical quality improvement Document participation and/or
leadership in local, regional, or national medical and/or scientific professional organizations
Leadership/Administrative Service “Active participation in one or more
committees of the Dept, College or University”
Assessed by review of type and complexity of committee and/or administrative work
Document participation and valuable contributions “May have leadership role in Dept or Hospital”
(document) “May serve on editorial boards or as peer
reviewer for journals in one’s discipline.” (document)
“May serve on study sections or equivalent bodies that peer review grant applications.” (document)
“May serve as an advocate for science & health policy.” (document)
Professional Recognition Should have established a reputation in
the national or international medical or scientific community
Participation in appropriate professional organizations and presentations before national and/or international meetings
Note invited presentations
Professional RecognitionLetters of Recommendation Three letters are required Authors
Should be recognized national authorities Should be in your field of interest Should NOT have employed you or trained
you (e.g., not someone who has ever been your “boss” or your teacher/mentor)
Should clearly have reviewed your portfolio and have detailed comments
Obtaining Letters Provide your Department Chair with a list
of names and contact information Department Chair formally solicits these
letters, and sends to potential letter authors: Letter of request for recommendation Your CV COM P&T guidelines
Solicit more letters than you need to ensure you get three great letters back in time
Additional letters may be a good idea if they add significant information or an importantly different perspective on your contributions.
Associate to Full Professor
Clinical Scientist
Professorship Reserved for those members of the faculty
who have demonstrated outstanding ability Not based on length of service alone Should also have:
Considerable time and experience in rank Additional publications Other evidence of scholarly activity and
professional recognition
Associate Professor to Professor
Same “full range of activities” “Demonstrated excellence in
independent research and successful continued participation in teaching.”
Study the criteria table carefully
For Either Promotion Rank Request
If your department has a Promotion and Tenure committee, the results of their vote should be included in your binder.
When possible, have your packet reviewed by someone in your department who has been on the P&T Committee.
How can you help to assure your own success?
Know the rules! Study the companion guide (
http://www.uams.edu/facultyaffairs/Promotionandtenuredefault.asp) Talk to P&T committee chair in department or faculty
affairs representative before finalizing your initial appointment or if you have unresolved concerns.
Get a mentor. Attend P&T workshops. Prepare a concise, neat, well-organized packet that
makes it easy for the reviewer to find support that you have met criteria.
COM Deadline Two paper packets are still required
and are due to the Office of Faculty Affairs, Central Building (old hospital) 4D40, by 4:30pm on Monday, October 1, 2012.
Deadline for submission of your electronic packet and 2 paper copies of your packet is Monday October 1, 2012.
The electronic system is available at: http://PromotionTenure.UAMS.edu
Questions?