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What You Need to Know
We want to share an important update regarding the implementation of Interfolio’s Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR), which many refer to as the CV-Builder module.
We have heard your concerns regarding data entry challenges, formatting issues, and the need for more comprehensive training and communication. While dedicated efforts have been made to make the FAR-CV Builder module work since January 2023, it has become clear that the platform, in its current state, is not meeting our needs as expected.
The following changes are now in place:
- Faculty should not enter additional data into the FAR-CV Builder module until further notice. All the data you have previously entered remains available and you can download your data anytime.
- Faculty will upload a PDF version of their CV for annual reviews, consistent with the current process used for promotions, appointments, and tenure. An updated CV template is available on the Faculty Promotions & Career Development website.
Faculty should continue to use the Review, Promotion and Tenure (RPT) module for their annual reviews, appointments, promotions, tenure, and transfer of tracks. Faculty should upload a PDF version of their CVs and other documents (e.g. Executive Summary, Clinician Track Impact Report) for annual reviews, consistent with the current process used for appointments, promotions, tenure, and transfer of tracks.
In the meantime, WashU IT is working diligently to enhance training and support for the Review, Promotion, and Tenure (RPT) module.
Annual Reviews will be completed in Interfolio for the 2024-2025 academic year.
Annual Reviews for all faculty are important as a best practice and necessary to comply with LCME accreditation requirements.
WashU Medicine Welcomes ‘ELAM on the Road’
Nearly 100 faculty members from across Washington University School of Medicine took part in a daylong session led by Dr. Nancy Spector, MD, and Dr. Kheyandra Lewis, MD, from the Hedwig van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine (ELAM) program. ELAM is a national leadership development program focused on building leadership skills among faculty engaged in the teaching and practice of academic medicine.
First R01 Recipients Celebrated
Washington University School of Medicine, the Office of Faculty Promotions & Career Development, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research honored scientists who received their first R01 research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The awards represent a significant milestone for scientists embarking on their independent research careers.
OFPCD Welcomes Assistant Deans
As we continue to build and foster a culture of support, respect, and inclusion across the WashU Medicine community, the Office of Faculty Promotions & Career Development (OFPCD) will welcome two new members to support leadership and career development.
Dr. John Schneider, MD, MA, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Division Chief of Rhinology and Anterior Skull Base Surgery will assume the role of Assistant Dean of Coaching.
Dr. Steve Taff, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA, Professor of Occupational Therapy and Medicine will assume the role of Assistant Dean of Faculty Leadership Development.
Both will begin their terms July 1, 2024.