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CHAPTER 6: ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY (ACF)

In This Chapter

6.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY

The Adjunct Clinical Faculty (ACF) consists of physicians and certain other health professionals appointed by the department chairs in clinical departments for the purpose of participation on a voluntary, part-time basis in the academic programs of the departments, usually in the role of teacher. Members of the ACF are not members of the Academic Council, the Medical Center Line, the Clinician/Educator line or the Academic Staff, nor do they accrue time toward tenure by length of service.

The knowledge, experience and perspective of the ACF and their allotment of time and effort are highly valued assets to the academic programs. Through participation in these programs, the ACF may experience the professional stimulation, growth, and satisfaction associated with teaching.

The ACF contribute to the academic programs in a variety of roles and at diverse locations. Their role typically involves the teaching of Stanford students, housestaff, postdoctoral fellows and other physicians and staff. These policies and procedures for appointment, reappointment and promotion of the ACF are designed to maintain high academic standards, and to accommodate the various functions of the School of Medicine.

6.2 GENERAL PRINCIPLES FOR APPOINTMENT

Membership in the ACF is a voluntary service to the University and is a privilege. There is no right or entitlement to an ACF appointment, reappointment or promotion, or to continued ACF membership.

It is the responsibility of each department chair to recommend the composition of its ACF in accordance with academic needs.

It is also the responsibility of the department chair at the time of the candidate’s initial appointment to the ACF to provide the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) with sufficient information to indicate that the professional qualifications, programmatic need, proposed academic activities and recommended rank of the candidate are consistent with these policies.

Members of the ACF are expected to make a contribution to teaching or other academic activities approximately equivalent to 100 hours per year. In addition, ACF members will be evaluated for their constructive and positive contribution to the academic and clinical enterprise, and for their compliance with applicable professional, ethical, University, School and Stanford University Medical Center rules and policies. Among those rules and policies is the following: an adjunct clinical faculty member who, in connection with the performance of his or her duties as such, develops intellectual property through activities involving Stanford personnel (including students, faculty, or staff) or using Stanford resources, should disclose the invention to Stanford, depending upon the particular circumstances, Stanford may have an ownership interest in the technology.

Preference for ACF membership shall be accorded to those whose hospital practice will be primarily based at Stanford Hospital and Clinics, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and other institutions that contribute to the mission of the School of Medicine and Stanford University Medical Center. In addition to these institutions, there may be other sites where an ACF member will be based and exceptions for membership to the ACF may be granted by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate).

6.3 DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES AND DOCUMENTATION

Each department may develop guidelines for ACF that are appropriate to the academic needs of its particular program, provided that such guidelines are consistent with this chapter and are approved by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Department guidelines should include a description of the ACF members' academic activities and contributions to the academic program that are acceptable as fulfillment of specific departmental requirements. Each department must make its guidelines available to each member of the ACF in the department.

Each member of the ACF will be required to document each year that he or she has met the requirements of this chapter, along with the additional requirements of the department (if any), in order to maintain the appointment. The departmental documentation form for this purpose will need to be completed as required each year in order for the appointment to continue.

6.4 DEPARTMENTAL ACF A&P COMMITTEE

A department chair must appoint an ACF Appointments and Promotions (A&P) Committee to advise on the qualifications of candidates for appointment, reappointment and promotion in the ACF, and on such other departmental matters as the department chair may consider appropriate. The composition of this committee will be at the discretion of the department chair and should include representation from both the ACF and from members of the professoriate (as defined in the University Faculty Handbook). The role of the departmental A&P Committee is advisory to the department chair, who shall make the departmental decision in his or her discretion.

6.5 SCHOOL ACF A&P COMMITTEE

All appointments and promotions are reviewed by the School of Medicine ACF A&P Committee. Exceptions to this review process are new appointments at the level of Adjunct Clinical Instructor; these recommendations are reviewed only by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate). All reappointments at all levels within the ACF are reviewed only by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate). The School ACF A&P Committee consists of nine members appointed by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (four members of the ACF, four members of the professoriate and one chair -- either ACF or member of the professoriate). The Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs participates in the activities of this committee, but is not a member. The membership term is three years and the chair term is one year. The chair will rotate each year between an ACF member and a member of the professoriate. The committee will meet once a month. Its role is advisory to the Senior Associate Dean, who shall make the School’s decision in regard to appointment, reappointment or promotion in his or her discretion.

6.6 INVOLVEMENT IN DEPARTMENT & SCHOOL AFFAIRS

As noted above, the ACF contributes to the academic programs of the School of Medicine in a variety of roles and at several locations. Some members of the ACF also participate in such academic affairs as members of committees of the departments and the School of Medicine. ACF are not expected, however, to take leadership positions in the academic enterprise, and are thus not eligible to serve in such capacities, except under extraordinary circumstances with the prior approval of the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

In recognition of the contribution to the academic programs of the School, the Dean and the department chair should provide for appropriate representation by members of the ACF on committees and advisory groups participating in deliberations on matters of special interest to the ACF.

6.7 INITIAL APPOINTMENT

6.8 Academic Qualifications for Initial Appointment to the ACF

The postdoctoral training of members of the ACF shall be sufficient to qualify them as specialists or certified practitioners in the field of medicine represented by the department in which they are to hold an appointment. Certification by a specialty or other certifying board is not required for initial appointment as Adjunct Clinical Instructor, but the background of the candidate shall be such that he or she is eligible for examination by such a board.

It is normally expected that certification by a specialty or other certifying board shall have been achieved before appointment or promotion to the rank of Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor or above. Members of the ACF must demonstrate a high level of professional performance and a desire and aptitude for participation in the academic programs.

6.9 Initial Appointment to Adjunct Clinical Instructor

An initial appointment to Adjunct Clinical Instructor may be made for individuals who have just completed their residency and/or fellowship training. Evidence should be obtained of a high level of performance during training and of potential for professional growth. Only rarely will candidates with no more than completion of residency or fellowship training be considered for an initial appointment at a higher rank.

6.10 Initial Appointment to Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

Consideration for an initial appointment to the rank of Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor normally requires, in addition to completion of postdoctoral training, a minimum period of five years of practice (since postdoctoral training) during which the candidate has demonstrated outstanding professional qualifications and potential for contribution to the academic programs. Evidence of previous meritorious teaching performance on a medical faculty will be favorably considered when determining qualifications for initial appointment as Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor.

6.11 Initial Appointment to Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

Consideration for an initial appointment to the rank of Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor is usually reserved for individuals who have 15 or more years of experience following postdoctoral training and who have achieved at least regional recognition for outstanding performance in their field. They shall have indicated strong interest in the academic programs and their evaluation should provide evidence that they are capable of making an exceptional contribution. Previous meritorious academic service on the faculty of a medical school will be considered favorably when evaluating qualifications for initial appointment as Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor.

6.12 Initial Appointment to Adjunct Clinical Professor

Consideration for an initial appointment to the rank of Adjunct Clinical Professor is usually reserved for those rare and exceptional individuals with 20 or more years of experience beyond postdoctoral training who have achieved national prominence as recognized leaders in their field of practice or professional activity. Initial appointment as Adjunct Clinical Professor is a mark of great distinction and department chairs must be prepared to document fully the justification for such an appointment.

6.13 Process for Initial Appointment

After completion of the departmental review process, the department should submit the required documentation to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) for review or for transmittal to the School’s ACF A&P Committee as appropriate. See section 6.24 for a delineation of the School’s review process for each rank and section 6.37A-C for information on the documentation, process and checklist required for initial appointment to the ACF. For the length of terms of initial appointment, see section 6.23.

If the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) questions or decides against the recommendation, it will be returned with questions or a statement of reasons for a negative decision to the department chair, for reconsideration if appropriate.

6.14 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE ACF

6.15 Reappointment at All Ranks

As noted above, there is no right or entitlement to an ACF appointment or reappointment. Reappointment at all ranks is preceded by a thorough review of the quality and extent of the ACF member's performance and contribution to the academic programs and to the department and School. A decision to reappoint must include an evaluation of the requirements of the academic programs (including programmatic need), and must be based on evidence of continued excellent performance and continued compliance with the policies of the School and of Stanford University Medical Center.

The appointment of Adjunct Clinical Instructor may be renewed indefinitely; individuals who continue to meet the criteria necessary for Adjunct Clinical Instructor may be reappointed without having to be promoted (to Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor). The same is true at the ranks of Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor and Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor.

6.16 Reappointment Process

To recommend a candidate for reappointment to the ACF, the department (after completing its review) should submit an ACF Reappointment Form to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) for review and approval. The form must include the name, title and recommended dates of reappointment. See section 6.39.

If the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) questions or decides against the recommendation, the proposed reappointment will be returned with questions or a statement of reasons for a negative decision to the department chair, for reconsideration if appropriate.

6.17 PROMOTION IN THE ACF

As noted above, there is no right or entitlement to an ACF promotion. For the usual number of years in rank before consideration for promotion, see section 6.23.

Promotion at all ranks is preceded by a thorough review of the quality and extent of the faculty member’s performance and contribution to the academic programs and to the department and School. A decision to promote must include an evaluation of the requirements of the academic programs (including programmatic need), and must be based on evidence of continued excellent performance and continued compliance with the policies of the School and of Stanford University Medical Center.

6.18 From Adjunct Clinical Instructor to Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

Adjunct Clinical Instructors will normally have served for five years in this rank before consideration for promotion to Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor. Promotion requires that there be evidence of progress and a high level of performance, and that the candidate has contributed substantially to the teaching programs of the School (i.e., served as a leader in educational programs). Promotion to the rank of Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor may occur after three years as an Adjunct Clinical Instructor for those who have exhibited exceptional performance.

6.19 From Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor to Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

Promotion to the rank of Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor recognizes outstanding performance for those who have been Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professors for not less than six years, who have contributed substantially to the teaching programs of the School (i.e., served as leaders in educational programs) and have achieved regional prominence as recognized leaders in their field of practice or professional activity. For those individuals who do not have regional prominence, other factors may be considered for promotion, including extraordinary contributions in such broadly defined areas as teaching and clinical excellence, clinical innovation, program building and/or administrative activities. Exceptional circumstances may, on occasion, justify earlier promotion, in which case the justification must be well documented.

6.20 From Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor to Adjunct Clinical Professor

Promotion to the rank of Adjunct Clinical Professor is recognition of continued superior performance for those who have been Adjunct Clinical Associate Professors for not less than six years, who have contributed substantially to the teaching programs of the School (i.e., served as leaders in educational programs) and who have achieved national prominence as recognized leaders in their field of practice or professional activity. For those individuals who do not have national prominence, other factors may be considered for promotion, including extraordinary contributions in such broadly defined areas as teaching and clinical excellence, clinical innovation, program building and/or administrative initiatives. Exceptional circumstances may, on occasion, justify earlier promotion, in which case the justification must be well documented.

6.21 Promotion Process

After completion of the departmental review process, the department should submit the required documentation to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) for transmittal to the School’s ACF A&P Committee. See section 6.24 for a delineation of the School’s review process for each rank and section 6.40A-C for information on the documentation, process and checklist required for promotion in the ACF.

If the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) questions or decides against the recommendation, it will be returned with questions or a statement of reasons for a negative decision to the department chair, for reconsideration if appropriate.

6.22 CONTINUING APPOINTMENT

Reappointment or promotion to the rank of Adjunct Clinical Professor confers appointment for a continuing term, which means that the ACF member will (unless he or she resigns or is terminated) hold that rank without the necessity for reappointment up to the time when Emeritus or Emerita status is granted. Individuals with a continuing appointment will still be required to fulfill and document each year that they have met the expectation of 100 hours of voluntary contribution to the mission of the medical center. These contributions will be predominantly in teaching of students, house staff, fellows and faculty, but may include mission critical administrative activities. A continuing term appointment may be terminated as described in section 6.29, including when satisfactory performance or programmatic need ceases.

6.23 DURATIONS OF APPOINTMENTS AND REAPPOINTMENTS

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

 

Initial Appointment

Up to 2 years

Reappointment (renewable)

3 years

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

 

Initial Appointment

Up to 3 years

Reappointments

6 years

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

Initial Appointment

Up to 6 years

Reappointments

6 years

Adjunct Clinical Professor

Initial Appointment

Up to 6 years

Reappointments

Continuing term


Appointments and reappointments are made utilizing the above timeframes. All appointments and reappointments may be terminated as described in section 6.29.

6.24 Review Process for Appointments, Reappointments & Promotions

Rank Appointments Reappointments Promotions
Adjunct Clinical Instructor Dept. ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)		 Dept. ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)		 N/A
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor Dept. ACF A&P Comm. School ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)		 Dept. ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)		 Dept. ACF A&P Comm. School ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor Dept. ACF A&P Comm. School ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)		 Dept. ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)		 Dept. ACF A&P Comm. School ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)
Adjunct Clinical Professor Dept. ACF A&P Comm. School ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)		 Dept. ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)		 Dept. ACF A&P Comm. School ACF A&P Comm.
Senior Associate Dean (or his or her designate)


6.25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AND YEARS IN RANK BEFORE CONSIDERATION FOR APPOINTMENT OR PROMOTION

The usual number of years of clinical experience before appointment and the usual number of years in rank before consideration for promotion are below. The Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) may make exceptions in individual cases.

Academic Rank

Years of Clinical Experience Needed after Completion of Postdoctoral Training before Initial Appointment

Minimum Years in Rank before consideration for Promotion

Adjunct Clinical Instructor

0

5

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

5

6

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor

15

6

Adjunct Clinical Professor

20

N/A


NOTE: Promotions are based on merit. All appointments and reappointments may be terminated
as described in section 6.29.

6.26 BENEFITS & PRIVILEGES


The following facilities and services of the University are available to members of the ACF. Since proper identification is a condition for use of facilities and services, a Courtesy Identification Card is available to each member of the ACF for his or her individual use. Courtesy Identification Cards may be obtained at the Stanford Card Office, located at 632 Serra Street. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A $15.00 fee is assessed for all Courtesy Identification Cards.

· Lane Medical Library: Full borrowing privileges and use of interlibrary loan and computerized search services are available in accordance with Library regulations. One regular proxy privilege will be extended to a member of the ACF. The ACF member may obtain family courtesy privileges; applications for these family courtesy privileges should be made weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

· University Libraries (Green and Meyer Libraries and Research Branch): Presentation of the Courtesy Identification Card permits use but not borrowing of the collections in the Libraries. For borrowing and other privileges, apply at the Library Privilege Desk in Green Library for a library card. The Coordinate Libraries (Law, Business, Hoover, SLAC, etc.) are separately administered and should be contacted directly for information on privileges.

· University Courses: Members of the ACF and their spouses may audit lecture courses in the University, in accordance with University policy. In all cases of auditing, prior approval of the Registrar and prior consent of the instructor is required.

· Athletic Facilities and Events: Privileges are available to members of the ACF at tennis courts, swimming pools, and gymnasiums and include use of lockers, squash and handball courts, and weight rooms. The golf course is not included.

· Privileges equivalent to faculty and staff are available to members of the ACF for all athletic events including purchase of tickets for basketball and football games. There is a two-ticket limit at a discount price.

· Members of the ACF are eligible to purchase a Family Swim Recreation Card, available only in the summer.

· Faculty Club: ACF may apply to become Cardinal members of the Faculty Club. Cardinal members, currently capped at 350, pay a one-time initiation fee and annual dues. Membership entitles the ACF member and spouse to full privileges of the Faculty Club. Membership application forms are available at the Faculty Club Office.

· Campus Events related to Stanford Community: ACF are eligible to attend.

· Faculty/Staff Directory and Mailings: ACF are included.

· Parking: Members of the ACF with medical staff privileges can access free parking in the Pasteur Drive Parking Structure, lower levels three and four. A photo ID badge must be obtained from the Photo ID office in Security Dispatch (ground floor of Stanford Hospital) prior to access to the Pasteur Drive Parking Structure.

 

 

6.27 EVALUATION OF ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Evaluation of current and prospective ACF members for appointment, reappointment and promotion is based primarily on academic activities. At the time of initial appointment, the department chair should describe the academic activities expected of the candidate. Before recommending reappointment or promotion, the department chair should determine (as part of an evaluation of the candidate’s contribution to the academic program, the department and School) that the quality and extent of the candidate's academic activities are sufficient to warrant the recommendation. Each department will determine the academic standards for that department; the standards will follow the guidelines listed below, as well as the criteria listed elsewhere in this chapter.

There is a general requirement that candidates commit to teach and perform other academic activities for approximately 100 hours per year. Appropriate multipliers for hours of contribution may be developed by each department to recognize exceptional contributions, e.g., a multiplier of 2X-5X for nights and weekend call or mission-critical activities. The department may recommend a multiplier but will need to seek and obtain the approval of the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate).

The activities described in this section below are among those that can be used to assess a candidate's performance and determine whether his or her contribution to the academic programs and to the department and School is consistent with this general requirement for a commitment to teaching and academic medicine. Evaluation by trainees will be an integral part of the evaluation process.

Attending
The role of attending physician for teaching purposes is defined as instruction or supervision of medical students or postdoctoral trainees in the patient care setting of the nursing unit, operating room, clinic or private office. These normally are scheduled assignments in which the ACF member assumes a major teaching responsibility.

Teaching
Lectures, seminars, conferences or tutorials by the ACF member, or participation in the teaching of regular courses are considered formal instruction. Preparation time may be considered as part of the ACF member's commitment to such an assignment. Attendance at conferences, rounds and other teaching exercises as an observer or casual participant is not considered formal instruction by the ACF member.

Patient Admissions
Admission of a private patient to an inpatient teaching service is also a contribution to teaching; equivalency relative to other academic activities will be determined by departmental policy. Admission of patients to the teaching program will be taken into consideration when evaluating members for reappointment and promotion.

Research
Conduct of, or participation in, departmental research projects (that is, research projects in collaboration with a member of the professoriate) is also a significant academic activity for purposes of ACF education. In conducting and reporting their research, members of the ACF areexpected to abide by the high standards of care and scientific integrity expected of members of the professoriate.

Other
Membership on departmental and School committees, as well as advisory or consulting roles related to the department, School or University, constitutes valuable academic activities to be recognized in evaluating the contribution of the ACF member.

In addition, ACF members will be evaluated for their compliance with applicable professional, ethical, University, School and Stanford University Medical Center rules and policies and for their constructive and positive contribution to the academic and clinical enterprise.

Departmental programs differ. Therefore, the need for and nature of academic activities by an ACF member may justify additions to the above definitions provided that the activity defined as "academic" demonstrably contributes to the teaching, research or patient care program and/or to the successful operation of the department and of the School.

6.28 LEAVES OF ABSENCE
A leave of absence for a period of up to one year may be recommended by the department chair and approved by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate). Extension of the leave of absence for a maximum total leave period of up to two years may be requested by the ACF member and may be recommended by the department chair and approved by the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate). Illness or other exceptional circumstances may, on occasion, justify a recommendation for extension of leave of absence beyond two years to a maximum total leave period of three years.

6.29 NOTICE OF NONRENEWAL OR TERMINATION
As stated above, membership in the ACF is a privilege, not a right or entitlement. Membership can be terminated at any time—whether at the end of an appointment term, during an appointment term, or during a continuing term appointment—by either the ACF member or by the School, without the necessity of a reason. No set period of notice is required. Notice of nonrenewal or termination shall be in writing from the department chair to the ACF member with a copy to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. There are no formal grievance or appeal processes available to a member of the ACF who has received a notice of nonrenewal or whose appointment has been terminated, but the individual may communicate with the department chair or with the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs concerning the matter.

6.30 APPOINTMENT TO ADJUNCT CLINICAL PROFESSOR (HONORARY)
In recognition of meritorious service, honorary status may be recommended by the department chair to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) for an Adjunct Clinical Professor who has held a continuing appointment for at least 10 years and who has made outstanding contributions to the academic program. Obligations for teaching and other academic activities usually cease upon an appointment as Adjunct Clinical Professor (Honorary); however, participation in academic activities may continue as mutually agreed upon by the ACF member and the department chair. Honorary members retain their ACF privileges.


6.31 EMERITUS OR EMERITA STATUS
Upon retirement and upon meeting certain qualifications, members of the ACF may request Emeritus or Emerita status. Emeritus or Emerita status will be considered for members who request it, who hold the rank of Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor or above at the time of their retirement and who have completed at least 10 years of service on the ACF. Emeritus or Emerita status is subject to termination under Section 6.29 above.

Obligations for teaching and other academic activities usually cease upon receiving appointment to Emeritus or Emerita status; however, participation in the academic program may continue as mutually agreed by the ACF member and the department chair. Emeritus or Emerita members retain their ACF privileges.

6.32 USE OF THE STANFORD NAME
Membership in the ACF entitles an ACF member to identify himself or herself as such, and to include his or her ACF title, as appropriate, on stationery, business cards and in certain publications; it does not entitle an ACF member to use the Stanford University or School of Medicine logo or Stanford University or School of Medicine letterhead, except when creating correspondence pertinent to patients seen in the teaching function. Examples of appropriate use are found below. For questions about the appropriate use of the Stanford name, please contact the Office of the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

6.33 APPROPRIATE USE OF THE STANFORD NAME ON STATIONERY OF ACF MEMBERS

 

Susan J. Jones, MD
Practice of Psychiatry
999 First Street
Los Altos, CA 94022

(650) 555-1234
Fax: (650) 555-5678
email: Susan@Jones.com

Certified by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry &
Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine

Certified by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry &
Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine

(650) 555-1234
Fax: (650) 555-5678
email: Susan@Jones.com

6.34 Appropriate Use of the Stanford Name on Business Card of ACF Member

Susan J. Jones
Practice of Psychiatry

 

Certified by American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences,
Stanford University School of Medicine

999 First Street
Los Altos, CA 94022

(650) 555-1234
Fax: (650)-555-6789
Email: Susan@Jones.com


6.35 APPROPRIATE USE OF THE STANFORD NAME ON PUBLICATIONS OF ACF MEMBER

"The Effects of Caffeine on Depression"

By Susan J. Jones, MD, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine

The use of the ACF title on publications may only be included when the use is approved by the department chair in writing and in advance.

6.36 TITLES

When using their ACF titles, ACF must include the word Adjunct (i.e., Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor and Adjunct Clinical Professor).


6.37 Guide to Appointments and Promotions of Adjunct Clinical Faculty: Documentation, Process and Checklists

Procedures included in this section  Section
Initial Appointment to the ACF    6.38A-C
Reappointment to the ACF    6.39
Promotion in the ACF 6.40A-C

6.38A INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO THE ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: DOCUMENTATION

6.38B INITIAL APPOINTMENT TO THE ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: PROCESS

6.38C INITIAL APPOINTMENT OF ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: CHECKLIST

 

6.38D INITIAL APPOINTMENT OF ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: SAMPLE TRANSMITTAL MEMO

 

 

6.39 ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY REAPPOINTMENT FORM: CHECKLIST

6.40A PROMOTION OF ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: DOCUMENTATION

To begin the process of recommending an individual for promotion in the ACF, the department should submit the following documentation to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for review and approval:

1. Transmittal memo from the department chair to the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs including a discussion on the quality and extent of the candidate’s performance and contribution to the academic program of the department; explaining how the candidate’s qualifications meet the criteria for the proposed title; and a statement that there is programmatic need for the candidate to contribute to the School of Medicine

2. Recommendation for Appointments, Academic and Other Teaching Staff and Appointments (By Courtesy) (“Green Form”) (see Chapter 2, Forms)

3. Curriculum Vitae and Bibliography

4. Three letters of evaluation (see 6.38A)

5. Teaching evaluations. Include formal evaluations from students, house staff and peers, or other comparable data on the candidate's teaching performance

6. Evidence of California Medical License

7.  Original plus nine complete sets (for promotion to Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor and above)

6.40B PROMOTION OF ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: PROCESS

  • Department submits Promotion of ACF package to Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate) for transmittal to the School’s ACF A&P Committee
  • The recommendation is reviewed by the School ACF A&P Committee and advises the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (or his or her designate)
  • Office of Academic Affairs notifies the Department of outcome

6.40C PROMOTION OF ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: CHECKLIST

6.40D PROMOTION OF ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: SAMPLE TRANSMITTAL MEMO

6.41 ADJUNCT CLINICAL FACULTY: SAMPLE REFEREE LETTER

DEFINITIONS OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL REPUTATION
(for use by Departments in identifying geographic area reputations)


Regional Reputation: Regional reputation is defined as prominence in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area and/or beyond the local practice area. This must be documented in letters of recommendation from peers.

National Reputation: National reputation is defined as exceptional leadership and prominence in the United States or internationally. This must be documented in letters of recommendations from peers.

Please note that these are the general definitions of regional and national reputations. Each letter must address their specific reputation in accordance to the rank.


 

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