The Area of Distinction in Health Care Delivery provides the opportunity for clinical faculty to be recognized for their clinical achievements, which is a major change not present in the current APP. For example, achievements at Established level (required for promotion to Associate Professor) might include activities such as establishing a clinical service, clinical consulting locally and regionally, development of innovative clinical approaches, and/or service and leadership related to clinical expertise.
Promotion to Associate Professor will also require achievements in Education and in Academic Service, both at Entry level. Candidates may also demonstrate achievements in other Areas of Distinction (Investigation or Population Health & Public Policy).