1. Demystifying Academic Appointments and Promotions Karen Freund MD MPH Jane Freedman MD – Department of Medicine Appointments and Promotion Committee Jackie Sharon PhD – School of Medicine Appointments and Promotions Committee FDDC September 21, 2010

2. Goals of Today’s Seminar Review Criteria for Appointment and Promotion Describe the Process Where to find forms/ what do you need to prepare Discussion period http://www.bumc.bu.edu/facdev-medicine/ http://www.bumc.bu.edu/provost/ap/appforms/

3. Academic Appointment Given for: “scholarship, productivity, achievement and excellence” Teaching Creation of new knowledge clinical or administrative work contribute

4. What is Scholarship? Area you develop which is your own Writing Evidence of peer review Clearer in research – presentations / papers More difficult for educators or administrators – evidence that others using work you created

5. Academic Ranks Instructor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Professor 1 – 2 years At least 3 - 6 years At least 5 years BUSM has NO TENURE, NO CLOCK

6. Tracks and Prefixes Tracks Scientist or Clinician Educator Clinician Scientist Scientist Prefixes Research – faculty without clinical responsibility and without leadership on research team Adjunct – primary appt at another university Clinical – Faculty off site

7. Assistant Professor evidence of prior scholarly activity, clear definition of career goals, expectation of future academic career advancement. Once at this level, focus on: developing areas of scholarly excellence individual identity.

8. Assistant Professor EducatorInvestigator scholarly activity Lectures to students/ residents Peer reviewed Publications MedEd Portal submission of a lecture Presentation at regional meeting Collaborate on manuscript Develop new curriculum

9. Associate Professor Evidence of scholarly achievements Individual Identity Creation of new program mentoring and training recognition at regional and national level

10. Associate Professor EducatorInvestigator scholarly activity Develop a new program Peer reviewed Publications MedEd PortalPresentation at national meeting Mentor student/ resident who presents case Independent research funding Serve on panel at meeting

11. Professor Recognition as authority in one’s specific area of interest. Distinguished record of scholarship professional accomplishment recognized regionally, nationally, and internationally mentoring and training

12. Professor EducatorInvestigator scholarly activity On national education committee Invited professorships Write questions for boards Leadership position in national organization Write opinion article on area of expertise Demonstrate success of trainees in papers/ grants Develop new curriculum Independent research funding

13. What do I need to prepare? BU CV NIH Biosketch (for Scientist/ Clinical Investigator Track) Summary of Teaching and Service Responsibilities (1 – 2 pages) List of names of potential reviewers

14. Revise the CV shell to address your work Departmental and University Committees: Teaching Experience and Responsibilities: Major Administrative Responsibilities: Other Professional Activities: Professional Societies: Memberships, Offices, and Committee Assignments Editorial Boards: Major Committee Assignments: Federal Government Private/Foundation Study Sections State:

15. Revise the CV shell to address your work Departmental and University Committees: 2000 – 2010 Intern Selection Committee 2006Abstract Selection Committee, Evans Day Teaching Experience and Responsibilities: 2006 -ICM 1 2008 - ICM 2 2000 Ambulatory Precepting 4 residents/ 4 hours/ week 2010- Ambulatory Precepting 3-7 4 th year BUSM students annually Other Professional Activities: Professional Societies: Memberships, Offices, and Committee Assignments 2000-Academic Cardiology Society 2007, 2009Abstract Review Committee 2010Chair, Case Report Review Committee Major Committee Assignments: Private/Foundation 2006AHA New England Region Membership Committee State: 2003Mass DPH Committee to review Cholesterol Guidelines

16. Revise the CV shell to address your work Bibliography: Original, peer reviewed articles: Case Reports, Reviews, Chapters and Editorials Proceedings of Meetings & Invited Papers: Editorials and Critical Reviews Textbook Chapters: Case Reports: Textbooks & Monographs: Congressional Testimony:

17. Revise the CV shell to address your work Bibliography: Original, peer reviewed articles: Case Reports, Reviews, Chapters and Editorials Textbook Chapters: Web based Curriculum Case Reports:

18. Revise the CV shell to address your work – eg. Mentor Table Mentee NameDatesTraining Position Current Position Comments Maria Lopez MD 2005-07ResidentFellow, Oncology, BUSM Case Report Publication Tom Nguyen MD MSc 2006 -08FellowAsst. Prof, Case Western 2 Publications K08 award Brenda Webster BA 2007Medical Student Resident, BMC Student poster Award Victor Martinez2008-MPH student PhD student Awarded Minority Supplement

19. Letters of recommendation Rank# TotalMinimum # from non BU Faculty Instructor30 Assistant Professor 30 Associate Professor 63 Professor64 Provide 1 – 2 additional names, to prevent waiting for 1 delayed letter

20. How to choose names to write letters of recommendation Letters of recommendation 50% “arm’s length”, at associate/ full Knows your discipline Does not need to know you You suggest names, but chair/ committees may ask for additional letters

21. Why does Promotion take so long? Annual Review CV/ Biosketch/ Reviewers Statement of Clinical and Service Letters Section/ Department Forms Department A & P Committee Dean’s A & P Committee Instructor/ Assist. Prof signed by Dean Assoc/ Full reviewed by BU Trustees