The Personal Statement

Required for promotion and senior rank appointments to the AC, CE, Tenure, and Research tracks, the Personal Statement tells the unique story of a candidate, and helps reviewing bodies interpret other documentation, such as CV and grants pages.

Personal Statement Guidelines: CE, Research, Tenure
Personal Statement Guidelines: AC

Principles of the Personal Statement

Opportunity. This is the candidate’s opportunity to help guide their review – to clearly describe and emphasize their accomplishments, so that all reviewers understand their career.
Brevity. No more than two pages. The focus should be on achievement, impact, and innovation.
Impact. The Personal Statement is included in the following stages/components of review
- Departmental Committee on Appointments & Promotions (D-COAP)
- Extramural Consultants: CE, Research, and Tenure – in packet provided to consultants
- Perelman School of Medicine Committee on Appointments & Promotions (COAP)
- Dean’s review
- Provost review