Academic Advancement, Promotion, and Tenure for Under-Represented Groups in Hepatology

Description

Cosponsored by the Inclusion and Diversity Committee, the Women's Initiatives Committee, and the LGBTQ Taskforce, the program centers on academic advancement, promotion, and tenure for under-represented groups in hepatology. Under-represented groups—which can vary by context and geography—may identify by race, ethnicity, gender identity or sexual orientation, disability, etc. Speakers' presentations focus on various aspects of academic advancement, including talks aimed at junior faculty and trainees regarding academic advancement and promotion for clinical track faculty, and academic advancement and tenure for research and basic science oriented faculty. Barriers to academic rank promotion for nurse practitioner and physician associate faculty are discussed as well as the need for a consistent framework for academic advancement for across institutions. All are welcome.