Academic Advancement
The Academic Advancement Process at UCSF can be complex and seem somewhat overwhelming at times. Below are documents, policies and guides that will be invaluable to you in navigating this process.
- Advance My CV Quick Start Guide
- Advance Tutorial for Faculty
- Approval Flow for Academic Appointments, Merits and Promotions
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- Criteria for Advancement
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- Guideline for Acceleration
- Guidance on Academic Review in Response to COVID-19
- Stop the Clock
- Faculty Handbook
- Department of Surgery's Merits and Promotions Committee
PPT and Lecture Presentation
This is a presentation made on 01/22/2020 by Brian Alldredge, Vice Provost of Academic Affairs, on the nuts and bolts of academic advancement.
This is a presentation made on 04/02/2026 by Drs. Emily Finlayson and Holger Willenbring, the Co-Chairs for the Department's Merits and Promotions Committee.
Slides (UCSF only)