Publication Date

4-2026

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Abstract

Introduction/Background: Academic promotion is an arduous and time-consuming process. Implementation of support resources is essential for faculty success. Supporting faculty through the process, we developed multiple promotion resources, including a robust online resource catalogue, peer coaching sessions, and detailed weekly email reminders. Goals/Hypothesis: To examine which resources faculty find most helpful in preparing their academic promotion application. Methods/Approach: We surveyed promotion applicants from 6 cycles (2020-2025). Faculty rated the usefulness of promotion resources, how prepared they felt at different points in the promotion timeline, and provided feedback about the overall promotion preparation process. Results/Outcomes: 258/354 (73%) applicants responded to the survey. Respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the following resources were most helpful: promotion strategy meetings with faculty development director (93%), conversations with promotion committee reviewer (93%), conversations with faculty leaders (90%), and weekly promotion communications (90%). 94% of respondents reported feeling prepared for initial application submission for promotion committee review and 96% felt prepared for the final submission to university. Conclusion/Impact: Majority of faculty applicants value promotion conversations with multiple faculty and promotion process leaders and weekly outlined communications as they navigate the academic promotion process.

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Medical Education

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Presented at the AAMC 2026 Group on Business Affairs (GBA), Group on Institutional Planning (GIP), Group on Faculty Affairs (GFA) Joint Meeting, St. Louis, Mo., April 22-24, 2026. 

Navigating Academic Promotion: Identifying the Winning Combination for Volunteer Faculty

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