Faculty of Medicine CV Guidelines

As documents may be revised periodically, please visit this website for the most up-to-date version rather than storing downloaded documents for reference.

The CV, along with letters from internal and external referees and examples of scholarly work, provides the major evidence used during the evaluation of candidates for promotion.  Therefore, accurate and complete reporting of contributions and achievements in the CV is essential. Below is some general guidance and templates for preparation of the CV.

Visit the Promotion Profile Library page of our website to view all Significant Supporting Activities (SSA).

Request a Faculty Promotion Consultation

Faculty Promotion Consultations are intended for those faculty who have already reviewed our promotion materials on the OFA website and/or have attended a promotion webinar and still have major questions in advance of their potential promotions to Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor ranks.  Due to current resource limitations, we cannot provide routine consultations to trainees, candidates for instructor, or faculty not being imminently considered for promotion.  Please also keep in mind that the promotion process must be initiated by departments and the role of the OFA is advisory. 

To request a session, please complete our online Pre-meeting Intake Form.
 

Upcoming Promotion and CV Webinars

Zoom Presentation: Getting Promoted from Instructor to Assistant Professor

September 14, 2026
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3:30PM - 5:00PM EDT
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Zoom Video Conferencing
Description: This 60-minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A, provides an overview of the Assistant Professor promotion process for faculty members at the rank of Instructor. Topics include selecting an Area of Excellence and Significant...

Zoom Presentation: Getting Promoted from Assistant to Associate Professor

September 28, 2026
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3:30PM - 5:00PM EDT
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Zoom Video Conferencing
Description: This 60-minute presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A, is a great introduction to the Associate Professor promotion process for faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor contemplating or preparing for promotion. Topics include...

Faculty of Medicine Handbook

Please visit our new dedicated Faculty of Medicine Handbook website to view this information.

Specific Questions?

Instructor, Lecturer, Visiting & Reappointment: 
FacAppt@hms.harvard.edu

Assistant, Associate & Professor: 
OFA_Promotions@hms.harvard.edu