New York Medical College School of Medicine

New York Medical College School of Medicine

Tenure, Appointments and Promotions Committee

40 Sunshine Cottage

Valhalla, New York 10595

Michal Laniado Schwartzman, Ph.D.

CONFIDENTIAL

Date

[name, degree, rank, address]

Re: [candidate name]

Dear Dr. [reference’s name]:

Dr. [candidate name] is being considered for a [promotion or appointment]to the rank of [Associate Professor or Professor of [Department] on the [Track] [with or without Tenure] at York Medical College-School of Medicine. As Chairman of the Tenure, Appointments and Promotions Committee, I am writing to solicit your assistance in an evaluation of Dr. [candidate name].

At New York Medical College-School of Medicine, the rank of [Associate Professor or Professor]on the Clinician-Educator Track is granted to individuals who perform in an exemplary fashion in one area (teaching or service) and excels in the others. The academic contributions must be pursued in a scholarly manner as evidenced by publication of journal articles, reviews, book chapters or other appropriate media, and/or presentations at Grand Rounds (outside the college), national meetings, etc. The candidate's sustained contributions to teaching or service must be such that they have achieved recognition at the national or international level.

We would greatly appreciate your analysis of Dr. [candidate name], including: 1) the most significant contributions that Dr. [candidate name]has made in the general area of teaching and/or service; 2) the impact of these contributions on other developments in Dr. [candidate name]’sarea of scholarly endeavor; 3) the standing of Dr. [candidate name]’scontributions relative to contemporaries; and 4) the prospect for continued scholarly productivity.

With reference to the criterion of national and/or international reputation, it would be particularly helpful if you are able to comment on Dr.[candidate name]’s contributions to and participation in professional organizations, peer-review committees, consultation roles, etc.

Finally, I would appreciate your comment as to whether or not, on the basis of the criterion stated above, Dr. [candidate name] merits the rank of [Associate Professor or Professor inserted] at New York Medical CollegeSchool of Medicine.

A copy of Dr. [candidate name]’s curriculum vitae is enclosed for your review. Also enclosed are documents of the TAP committee policies and procedures to assist with your review including table of comparison across ranks and evaluation criteria.

I realize the enormous pressures on your time, but would very much appreciate your response before [deadline of 4 weeks from the date of this letter]. The committee relies heavily on wise counsel from authorities like yourself for assistance in making these important decisions on appointments, promotions and granting of tenure***.

Kindly address your letter to: Michal Laniado Schwartzman, Ph.D.

Chair, TAP Committee

New York Medical College-School of Medicine

Valhalla, New York 10595

For expediency, please e-mail your letter to

Thank you very much for your willingness to assist us with this important process.

Respectfully submitted

Michal Laniado Schwartzman, Ph.D.

Chairman, Tenure, Appointments and Promotions Committee

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Enclosures

***When tenure is considered, the following paragraph is added:

Tenure is awarded to those individuals vital to the school’s missions: education, research and service. Candidate must have a record of outstanding achievement and recognition in scholarly research, clinical work and/or teaching. Irrespective of its form, the candidate's scholarship must provide compelling promise of continued creativity.