The path from Assistant to Associate Professor for Tenure-Basic Scientist typically follows a 7-year timeline. D-COAP, PSOM COAP, and PSCS review occurs in the third year. Reappointment occurs at the end of the third year. D-COAP review occurs again in the fifth year, and PSOM COAP and PSCS occur again in the sixth year. The seventh year is either the year of promotion or the Terminal Year if not promoted.The path from Assistant to Associate Professor for Tenure-Basic Scientist typically follows a 7-year timeline. D-COAP, PSOM COAP, and PSCS review occurs in the third year. Reappointment occurs at the end of the third year. D-COAP review occurs again in the fifth year, and PSOM COAP and PSCS occur again in the sixth year. The seventh year is either the year of promotion or the Terminal Year if not promoted.