Academic Promotion for Clinicians

This handbook is a practical, easy-to-read guide for medical school faculty at all stages of their careers, offering insights and strategies to navigate the complexities of academic medicine. Organized around frequently asked questions, it addresses career selection, starting in a first position, skill development, advancement, transitioning roles, and retirement. Readers gain guidance on creating successful programs, collaborations, and teams, as well as navigating promotions, tenure, and professional growth. The text also provides recommendations for managing difficult colleagues, crises, and work-life balance, emphasizing adaptability in the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, science, and medicine.

Key Features:

• Practical guidance for full-time, part-time, and affiliated faculty at all career stages.
• Strategies for career planning, skill development, advancement, and transitions.
• Advice on building programs, collaborations, and successful teams.
• Recommendations for handling challenges, crises, and maintaining work-life balance.
• Emphasis on adapting to change, innovation, and maximizing professional impact.
• Insights to help faculty flourish both personally and professionally.