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2. Curriculum Vitae includes:
education and employment history academic and professional experience research activities professional memberships list of publications, presentations other relevant information
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3. What is an Academic File?A carefully constructed document that describes the quality, quantity and impact of one's contributions;
Is required for promotion, tenure and reappointment decisions at Dalhousie University.
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The FileMaterials
Other Contributions (Administration)
Category (Clinical Care)
Category (Research)
Category (Teaching)
The C.V.
The Candidate Statement
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A Step-by-Step Approach
1. Clarify responsibilities (letter of appointment)
2. Select items for the file
3. Prepare statements on each item (summarize)
4. Order the items
5. Compile back-up evidence
6. Append exemplary materials http://learningandteaching.dal.ca/taguide/TheStep.html
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Any questions about the steps?
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Elements Included in the Academic File
Objective #3
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Category: Teaching
A record of teaching goals, methods and results (evidence).
The section has all the material related to your teaching.
Summarize (3 C’s- Clear, Crisp and Concise)
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What to Include in the Teaching Section?
1. Student ratings of instruction2. Listing of courses taught3. Description of course materials4. Activities to improve teaching5. Statements of teaching colleagues6. Innovations and their evaluation7. Student comments after courses8. Course/curriculum development9. Supervision of theses/projects10. Student/resident work
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Category: Clinical and Professional Service
1. Community Boards
2. Presentations
3. Regional Organizations/Professional Groups
4. Innovative/Efficient Patient Care Service/Modality
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Category: Research
1. Grants
2. Submissions (not successful)
3. Sample
4. Publications Referred Non-referred Reports
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Category: Administration
1. Department
2. Faculty
3. University/Hospital
4. Boards
5. National
6. International
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Any questions about the elements of the file?
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Understand the use of the academic file for professional development and promotion
Objective #4
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Benefits of an “Academic File”
Presents information fairly and fully to highlight accomplishments
Shows a relationship between appointment criteria and activity
Provides a long term record of activity and development
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Tips
Start now – an Academic File is a 4-5 year effort Open a teaching file Collect info from several sources regularly Create early drafts ~ e.g. table of contents Make frequent updates Use calendar/Blackberry as reminder Seek peer input Base your case on explicit evidence
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QuestionsComments
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"If it isn't in your file you didn’t do it!"
Dr. Blye Frank, May 2002
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Thank You!
DME Website: http://dme.medicine.dal.ca/
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