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Appointments, Tenure, Promotions, and Sabbaticals

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As a physician-scientist, you should have a clear understanding of the difference between a university and a hospital appointment, what tenure means, and how the promotion system works. If you are fortunate enough to work at a university that awards tenure, you should understand what a sabbatical implies. Universities vary regarding their tenure and promotions policies (Table 5.1). As a result, my discussion on these issues will be general. I encourage you to examine the specific policies at your institution.

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Eisenberg, M.J. (2010). Appointments, Tenure, Promotions, and Sabbaticals. In: The Physician Scientist's Career Guide. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-60327-908-6_5

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