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. 2023 Oct 10:7:34.
doi: 10.22454/PRiMER.2023.447836. eCollection 2023.

Writing an External Letter of Review for Promotion

Suzanne Minor  1 , Sarah E Stumbar  1 , Joanna Drowos  2 , Jennifer Hartmark-Hill  3 , Victoria Hayes  4 , Jeanne Cawse-Lucas  5 , Parvathi Perumareddi  2
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Writing an External Letter of Review for Promotion

Suzanne Minor et al. PRiMER. .

Abstract

Academic promotion, representing achievement of a level of distinction in one's body of work, is an honorable accomplishment in a faculty member's career. External letters of review written by faculty at higher ranks are a critical component of the promotion portfolio. We discuss key considerations for writing external letters. These considerations can be used to mentor this skill for less experienced letter writers. We also highlight how professional societies can aid faculty in developing and strengthening writing and mentoring capabilities for this vital task.

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