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Office of the Faculty Dean of Academic Affairs |
Tracks, appointments,
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WHAT IS C-A-E-S-A-R? ¥ C-A-E-S-A-R is a better way of representing the various
activities we credit toward promotion in the misleadingly-named
"Clinician-Educator" track.
The name and its abbreviation (C-E) misleadingly imply that clinical
care delivery and education are the only legitimate activities in this track;
this has long been untrue. ¥ C-A-E-S-A-R stands for 6 different domains in which faculty in
this track can receive credit towards promotion: Care of patients;
veterinary activity; activity in the clinical laboratory Administration Education Scholarship Academic service
to external communities Related activities
of an academic nature ¥ C-A-E-S-A-R stands for the concept that the sum total of a faculty member's internal impact and/or external recognition in one, some, or all of the 6
different domains is relevant towards promotion. In principle, one could be promoted for internal impact
and/or external recognition in any of the following : {C,A,E,S,A,R} {C,A,E,S,A} {C,A,E,S,R} {C,A,E,A,R} {C,A,S,A,R} {C,E,S,A,R} {A,E,S,A,R} {C,A,E,S} {C,A,E,A} {C,A,E,R} {C,A,S,A} {C,A,S,R} {C,A,A,R} {C,E,S,A} {C,E,S,R} {C,E,A,R} {C,S,A,R} {A,E,S,A} {A,E,S,R} {A,E,A,R} {A,S,A,R} {E,S,A,R} {C,A,E} {C,A,S} {C,A,A} {C,A,R} {C,E,S} {C,E,A} {C,E,R} {C,S,A} {C,S,R} {C,A,R} {A,E,S} {A,E,A} {A,E,R} {A,S,A} {A,S,R} {A,A,R} {E,S,A} {E,S,R} {E,A,R} {S,A,R} {C,A} {C,E} {C,S} {C,A} {C,R} {A,E} {A,S} {A,A} {A,R} {E,S} {E,A} {E,R} {S,A} {S,R} {A,R} {C} {A} {E} {S} {A} {R} Shown are three of the
many different ways in which diverse activities could add up to the same
credit:
Thus, one could be a
traditional "Clinician-Educator" and be promoted, but need not. FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT C-A-E-S-A-R Q: If
"Clinician-Educator (C-E)" is a misleading name, why not change it? A: A name change is under
discussion. The major challenge
is consensus on a better name. Q: Have other aspects of
this track changed? A: No. Principal features of the track
continue: (i)
No public distinction of title.
That is, if you are an associate professor in this track, your title
is "associate professor" just as it would be in any other BSD
faculty track. (ii)
While we encourage progress towards promotion, promotion by a certain date
(i.e., up-or-out) is not required in this track. (iii)
The heart of the track is still A-C-E:
That is, to qualify for
reappointment at the same rank or promotion to a new rank, you need an
excellent and significant program of (a) Education and/or Administration, and amost always (b) Clinical activity (iv)
Promotion to associate professor also requires internal impact and/or
external recognition in one, some, or all of the C-A-E-S-A-R dimensions.
Promotion to full professor requires external recognition in one,
some, or all of the C-A-E-S-A-R
dimensions. Q: If I dislike these
requirements or any aspect of the BSD faculty tracks, what can I do about
this? A: Talk to your
departmental chair. The
departmental chairs collectively can propose changes in the track system. Q: If I do scholarship,
shouldn't I be in the Research Scholar or Clinical Scholar track? A: That would be up to you
and your department chair, but not necessarily. There is an S in C-A-E-S-A-R. Some
faculty in this track have major research programs, and some are Principal
Investigators on NIH grants for example. Faculty presently in this track can be promoted and/or
tenured on the basis of scholarship.
The major difference between this track and RS/CS is that the latter
involve a long-term commitment of protected time and resources and in turn
involve a stringent up-or-out screening mainly on the basis of
scholarship. Note that it is
possible to begin a research program in this track and then switch to RS/CS
if and when it becomes clear that the research program will be large,
successful, and sustainable in the long term. Q: What is academic
service to external communities? A: For example External academic service that reflects positively
upon the institution (e.g., scholarly editorial leadership of a major
journal, scholarly service as a leader of a professional society or board;
not just performance of a service or staff function) Outreach to the local and or regional community of
patients, in which an academic perspective enhances health care delivery Advocacy of academically-informed policy on the
local, regional, national, and/or international scales Q: What are related
activities of an academic nature? A: Any academic activity
that enhances our stature as an academic medical center, where academic pertains to the application, transmission, and/or
creation of knowledge. We cannot
anticipate all of the ways in which a BSD faculty member could contribute,
and so do not wish to restrict recognition through an exclusive list. Q: Do the e-forms reflect C-A-E-S-A-R? A: Draft e-forms that do so
will be available soon. When
they are, please first consult with your Chair about whether you should be
using the old or the new e-forms. Q: What if my department
chair, Section Chief, mentors, and/or colleagues are confused about the
present requirements or appear to be giving outdated advice based on past
requirements no longer relevant? A: While we strive to
educate all faculty and those who support their career development about
changes in tracks and their criteria, sometimes some people may be confused. It is possible to receive
advice that is contradictory to the stated requirements. If this occurs, it is to your
advantage to verify that the advice you are receiving is correct or
incorrect. To do so, you
may refer your source to this website, to the Office of Academic Affairs, or
to the Faculty Dean of Academic Affairs. |
