Promotion and CV Video Library
These recordings cover the Faculty of Medicine CV and each step of the promotion process. Watch them when the question comes up: before a promotion cycle opens, while assembling a dossier, or in the middle of a CV revision.
They're for anyone doing that work — faculty at every rank, and the administrative professionals who prepare CVs and promotion materials alongside them.
Each recording is chaptered — use the navigation in the player to jump to what you need instead of watching straight through. HarvardKey is required to view.
Live sessions on these same topics run throughout the year and include a 30-minute Q&A. Those sessions aren't recorded, so if you have a specific question, see Upcoming Promotion and CV Webinars.
Content is subject to change.
Questions?
Brian R. Crete
Faculty Development Program Manager
HMSOFA_Programs@hms.harvard.edu
Enhancing Your Faculty of Medicine CV
This 58-minute presentation provides an in-depth look at the format and content of the Harvard Faculty of Medicine CV, as well as an exploration of the various CV resources available from the Office for Faculty Affairs. Instructions and example content are highlighted for each section in the CV. Faculty of Medicine CV Guidelines and/or CV Generator. HarvardKey required to view.
Intended Audience:
- Current HMS/HSDM faculty at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate and Full Professor ranks
- Trainees who have been officially proposed for appointment to the HMS/HSDM faculty
- Administrative professionals who assist in preparing faculty CVs
Please note: that this CV format is unique to the Harvard Faculty of Medicine and may not be ideal for trainees or for applications for positions outside of the Harvard Faculty of Medicine.
Introduction to the HMS CV Generator
This 47-minute presentation introduces the HMS/HSDM CV Generator, an online application that helps current HMS and HSDM appointees create, maintain, and securely store their curriculum vitae. Participants will learn how to start a new CV or import an existing CV using the Harvard Faculty of Medicine format, manage their information, and export a properly formatted CV at any time. The session will also review key requirements and best practices for using the CV Generator. Faculty of Medicine CV Guidelines and/or CV Generator. HarvardKey required to view.
Prerequisites:
- An active Harvard ID number and HarvardKey
- A desktop or laptop computer (the system is not currently optimized for mobile viewing)
- For importing an existing CV, a .docx document following the 2022 Faculty of Medicine pre-formatted template
Intended Audience:
- Current HMS/HSDM faculty, Clinical and Research Fellows, and Associates
- Administrative professionals who assist with faculty CVs
Please note that the CV Generator and Harvard Faculty of Medicine CV format are designed for HMS/HSDM appointments and may not be appropriate for trainees or applications for positions outside of Harvard Faculty of Medicine.
Getting Promoted from Instructor to Assistant Professor
This 55-minute presentation 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 Supporting Activities, evaluation criteria, requirements for the dossier, and the Longer Service pathway. In addition, we encourage attendees to review relevant sections of the Faculty of Medicine Handbook and/or Promotion Profile Library. HarvardKey required to view.
Intended Audience:
- Current HMS/HSDM faculty at the Instructor rank
- Administrative professionals who assist in preparing faculty promotions
Getting Promoted from Assistant to Associate Professor
This 47-minute presentation provides an overview of the Associate Professor promotion process at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Topics include selecting an Area of Excellence and Significant Supporting Activities, evaluation criteria, and requirements for the dossier, including best practices for strengthening one's portfolio. As complementary resources, we encourage attendees to review relevant sections of the Faculty of Medicine Handbook and/or Promotion Profile Library. HarvardKey required to view.
Intended Audience:
- Current HMS/HSDM faculty at the Assistant Professor rank
- Administrative professionals who assist in preparing faculty promotions
Getting Promoted from Associate to Full Professor
This 75-minute presentation is a great introduction to the Full Professor promotion process for faculty members at the rank of Associate Professor currently in an exploratory phase. The presentation focuses on evaluation metrics for each Area of Excellence and tips for preparing the annotated list of their 10 Most Significant Scholarly Works and list of suggested reviewers. It also includes an overview of the Professor of Clinical X pathway, including guidance on preparing the dossier. As complementary resources, we encourage attendees to review relevant sections of the Faculty of Medicine Handbook and/or Promotion Profile Library. HarvardKey required to view.
Intended Audience:
- Current HMS/HSDM faculty at the Associate Professor rank
- Administrative professionals who assist in preparing faculty promotions