Navigating Promotion in Thoracic Surgery

center dot The promotion process at academic institutions is clearly defined, and a thorough understanding of the promotion process is the key to successful advancement in academia. center dot Promotion criteria vary based on academic tracks.center dot Regardless of track, typically assistant professors garner regional recognition, associate professors achieve national recognition and full professors have international acclaim.center dot Promotion criteria can include but are not limited to clinical excellence, research/investigation, funding, education/teaching, service to the community, academic center, professional organizations and the lay public, health policy, diversity, equity, and inclusion, ethics, quality and safety, and health care delivery.center dot Promotion packets, which should be updated regularly, include components such as CVs, narrative statements, letters of support, and teaching portfolios.

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The promotion process at academic institutions is clearly defined, and promotion criteria vary based on academic tracks. Promotion packets include multiple components.