Academic Affairs
The goal of the Department of Orthopedics mentorship program is to facilitate the success of all faculty members by promoting advancement through thoughtful planning and guidance.
The Career Development Plan is a tool designed for faculty members too, in conjunction with their mentors, define and create their pathway to expertise as they navigate their professional career in the Department of Orthopedics.
Faculty promotion is a key component of career advancement in the School of Medicine and the Department of Orthopedics. The tools and resources listed in this section are designed to guide faculty members through the promotion process from start to finish.
- Internal Process for Promotion and Promotions Committee
- 2023 Promotions Committee Presentation - Leversedge
- Dossier Preparation Instructions
- Dossier Submission Instructions
- Academic Year 2024 Promotions Timeline
- Mid-Term Review Process Instructions
- Promotions Criteria – Meritorious, Associate Professor
- Promotions Criteria – Excellence, Professor
APPs have a separate yet parallel process for promotions in the Department of Orthopedics. Although, promotion for Instructor and Senior Instructors is not required by the School of Medicine, APPs may wish to pursue promotion to the regular professor series/track. The tools and resources in this section are helpful to begin this process. Interested APPs are encouraged to contact Jill Fattor jill.fattor@cuanschutz.edu for additional information.
APPs that are seeking promotion into the regular professor track are required to participate in teaching, research and service.
The link listed below will help improve your academic achievement and efficiency.
Choosing the appropriate journal for your work
Any additional questions on how to improve your academic achievement productivity please contact your Orthopedics Academic Affairs Team at OrthoAcadAffairs@ucdenver.edu.
.
Department of Orthopedics Academic Affairs Team
Jason Dragoo, M.D
Vice Chair of Academic Affairs
Professor
Director of UCHealth Steadman Hawkins Clinic Denver
Fraser Leversedge, M.D.
Department Promotions Committee Chair
Chief of Hand, Wrist & Elbow Surgery
Associate Professor
Program Director
Lindsey Renn
HR & Academic Affairs Manager
Nan LaFrance
Program Coordinator, Sports Medicine
Academic Affairs Coordinator