This event highlighted diverse frameworks for using "non-traditional" scholarship in the faculty appointments, promotion, and tenure process.
Key Insights and Highlights
Panelists shared opportunities for scholarship in the domains of advocacy; equity, diversity, inclusion activities; team science; and digital engagement. These areas, historically under-documented in conventional metrics, are crucial for the comprehensive recognition of faculty contributions.
Slides and a recording from this event can be found on our website.
Panelists
- Debra Best, MD - Associate Professor, Pediatrics
- Gerald Bloomfield, MD, MPH - Associate Professor, Medicine
- Joseph McClernon, PhD - Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
- Madhav Swaminathan, MD, FAHA, FASE, MBBS, MMCi - Professor, Anesthesiology
- James Tcheng, MD - Associate Dean for Appointments, Promotion & Tenure
The session was moderated by Cary Ward, MD, Associate Dean for Faculty Development.
Audience and Participation
The event was open to all, with content specifically geared towards faculty in clinical science departments. Attendees gained valuable insights into how to document and showcase their scholarly impact using the discussed frameworks.
Continuing the Conversation
A networking lunch provided a platform for attendees to further engage with the panelists and each other, fostering a community of support and collaboration. For those who missed the event or have additional questions, the Faculty Development office remains available at facdev@duke.edu.
This event marked a significant step towards a more inclusive and comprehensive understanding of scholarship within the School of Medicine, promising exciting opportunities for future faculty advancement and recognition.
