ࡱ> ;>:' bjbj .0%h%h4t$ b &&& !<   &  &   pw0j ]< % %  % 0" )E  R&&&&% X f: TEMPLATE: REQUEST FOR EXTERNAL LETTERS FOR PROMOTION IN THE CLINICAL PRACTICE SERIES Dear Dr. ____________: I am writing to ask for your assistance as our department begins its formal evaluation of Dr. ____________. He [she/they] is being considered for promotion to [Associate Professor/Professor] in the Clinical Practice Series in Department of ________________ at the University of 鶹ý School of Medicine. As you know, the promotion review process is a critical step for faculty members and for the School of Medicine. We are asking for your assistance as we evaluate the significance of Dr. _________s clinical, teaching, and service contributions and his [her/their] prospects for continued success. We would also appreciate your evaluation of Dr. ____s scholarship; while research and scholarship are not required for promotion in the Clinical Practice Series, scholarly accomplishments related to clinical practice can strengthen the case for promotion. Guidelines for Your Letter In the first paragraph of your letter, please include a short description of your academic position and area(s) of focus and expertise. Also, please include in the first paragraph a sentence describing your relationship, if any, with the candidate (e.g., former training director, mentor or research co-investigator). I have enclosed Dr. _______s current curriculum vitae and copies of a selection of his [her/their] manuscripts. [Choose from the two alternatives, below] Associate Professor of Clinical Practice I have enclosed copies of the School of Medicines standards for promotion to Associate Professor in the Clinical Practice Series. Briefly, Associate Professors of Clinical Practice must demonstrate excellence (the School of Medicines highest standard) in clinical practice. They must also demonstrate at least meritorious performance in teaching and service and a local (hospital or university) or regional reputation for clinical excellence. Meritorious is defined broadly as performance that is praiseworthy or deserving merit. Excellence is defined as performance that is outstanding or of exceptional merit. Faculty appointed or promoted to the rank of Associate Professor of Clinical Practice will devote the majority of their time and effort to clinical care or clinical program leadership, as outlined in the Promotion Matrix. Indeed, the School of Medicine defines clinical activity broadly: In addition to direct patient care, clinical work includes development of practice guidelines and other structured projects that assess and improve the quality of clinical care, enhance the patient experience, promote patient safety, and identify opportunities for greater value and efficiency in health care. Clinical work also includes activities that address racism and inequities in the healthcare system, empower patients, shape public health policy or address community health and healthcare needs. The School of Medicine values scholarly projects that advance the science and practice of health care quality, equity, efficiency and patient safety. Importantly, excellence in clinical activity also includes serving as a model of professional conduct for students and residents, colleagues and healthcare team members; in turn, excellence includes behaviors that promote the safety and dignity of all healthcare team members and the patients they serve. Professor of Clinical Practice I have enclosed copies of the School of Medicines standards for promotion to Professor in the Clinical Practice Series. Briefly, Professors of Clinical Practice must demonstrate excellence (the School of Medicines highest standard) in clinical practice. They must also demonstrate excellence in at least one of the following: 1) teaching, or 2) leadership of structured projects that have assessed and improved the quality, value or efficiency of clinical care; or leadership of projects that have addressed inequities in the healthcare system, shaped public health policy or addressed community health and healthcare needs. They must also demonstrate at least meritorious teaching activities. Meritorious is defined broadly as performance that is praiseworthy or deserving merit. Excellence is defined as performance that is outstanding or of exceptional merit. They must also demonstrate a National or International Reputation for Clinical Excellence. Faculty appointed or promoted to the rank of Professor of Clinical Practice will devote the majority of their time and effort to clinical care or clinical program leadership, as outlined in the Promotion Matrix. Indeed, the School of Medicine defines clinical activity broadly: In addition to direct patient care, clinical work includes development of practice guidelines and other structured projects that assess and improve the quality of clinical care, enhance the patient experience, promote patient safety, and identify opportunities for greater value and efficiency in health care. Clinical work also includes activities that address racism and inequities in the healthcare system, empower patients, shape public health policy or address community health and healthcare needs. The School of Medicine values scholarly projects that advance the science and practice of health care quality, equity, efficiency and patient safety. Importantly, excellence in clinical activity also includes serving as a model of professional conduct for students and residents, colleagues and healthcare team members; in turn, excellence includes behaviors that promote the safety and dignity of all healthcare team members and the patients they serve. On behalf of the Department of _________ and the School of Medicine, we thank you for your efforts to help us in this important faculty promotion [appointment] review. We understand that this is a significant imposition on your time, and we are grateful for your assistance. Please send your letter directly to me; we would appreciate receiving it no later than ___________. 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