Faculty Search Handbook
For a complete copy of the "Physician and Scientist Faculty Search Handbook” please contact Dr. Rosemary B. Duda, Director, CFD at cfd@bidmc.harvard.edu.
Preface to the 2nd Edition
Over the past two years since the “Physician and Scientist Faculty Search Handbook” guidelines were first written, search committee members have used this document to assist in the search process of new faculty and requests are made frequently for additional copies. Many faculty have requested copies to cite for grant proposals indicating that the BIDMC community is making every attempt to diversify the faculty. This document is also frequently referenced at HMS committee meetings, including the Task Force meetings to advance women and underrepresented minority faculty, as a model to be used at HMS and the affiliated hospitals.
This 2nd edition has updated information on BIDMC and Harvard faculty, updates on the BIDMC in-patient and out-patient racial mix. New data compares BIDMC with all HMS faculty in terms of rank and gender and race. There are tables comparing the composite HMS and affiliated hospital data with the advancement of men and women faculty to other medical schools across the country. Information regarding clinical residents, fellows, and research fellows at BIDMC is also included.
The “Physician and Scientist Faculty Search Handbook” document is intended to serve as a guideline and a resource for all clinical and research faculty recruitments. It can readily be adapted to recruiting residents and clinical and research fellows.
This document was written at the suggestion of the Underrepresented Minority Subcommittee of the Center for Faculty Development at the Carl J. Shapiro Institute for Education and Research.
This document was prepared with the assistance of many individuals as listed on page 3 of the handbook. It is the first of its kind at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. It is based on the guidelines established by Harvard Medical School and other institutions that are equally committed to equity and fairness in faculty and trainee recruitment. One of the most important features of these guidelines, added by a department chair, is accountability. This document has been discussed at the BIDMC Chief’s Council and was approved by the members of the Council.
I sincerely thank each and everyone who contributed to the preparation of this handbook. In addition, I thank the BIDMC administration for their support.
Rosemary B. Duda, M.D., M.P.H. Director, Center for Faculty Development
