#  Appointment Resources 

 



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 Understanding the complex landscape of academic appointments and promotions–including the governing policies, as well as the necessary processes and documents–can be a daunting task for faculty members and administrators alike. The resources in this section are designed to guide and support users as they navigate various appointment-related activities in the Harvard Faculty of Medicine.

- [CV Generator](https://cv.hms.harvard.edu/): An online application providing faculty members the ability to create and maintain their curriculum vitae (CV). Users can import an existing CV in the Harvard Faculty of Medicine format or create a new CV. All data are securely stored and can be exported as a properly formatted document at any time.
- [Faculty of Medicine CV Guidelines](/faculty-medicine-cv-guidelines): A collection of CV formatting resources, including pre-formatted Microsoft Word templates, as well as a detailed, section-by-section guide explaining how to format each section of the Harvard Faculty of Medicine CV.
- [Faculty of Medicine Handbook](https://facultyhandbook.hms.harvard.edu/): A detailed resource that explains the current practices, policies, and guidelines governing appointments at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
- [Forms and Templates](/checklists-forms-guides-and-templates): A resource primarily for departmental administrators, this is a collection of relevant administrative documents required for various appointment actions in the Faculty of Medicine. Detailed checklists and templates are available to assist in preparing appointment-related materials.
- [Promotion Profile Library](/promotion-profile-library): Metrics for appointment to each academic rank, categorized by Area of Excellence, as well as metrics for each Significant Supporting Activity.