In today’s newsletter, we conclude our series on assessment-driven research opportunities for PA faculty.  In our previous edition, we discussed the point system used to determine tenure and promotion among university faculty members. As promised, I now present a typical chart of point values used, with some suggestions below on how the activities within can be adjusted and applied to PA faculty.

Point Values for Assessment

PA faculty are encouraged to become familiar with the required points and select specific aspects to tackle each year. Finally, clarify whether a doctoral degree is required. In many cases a master’s degree is the terminal degree. If a doctoral degree is required, any projects required for the degree can be maximized by disseminating this in journals and presentations, etc.