Change in Track (SOM)

The below instructions are for those faculty members in the School of Medicine changing tracks. Faculty members in the School of Nursing or School of Health who are interested in changing tracks should follow instructions outlined on the School of Nursing Appointments and Promotions page or School of Heath Appointments and Promotions page.

Change in Track Checklist

Electronic documents should be submitted by your department administrator via Interfolio.  Documents should be ordered and named in Interfolio as described below.  

Discuss with your academic chair.  

Before you do any of the below, you must first discuss with your academic chair and confirm the appropriate appointment or promotion for you.  If you do not know your academic chair, you may email ofaa@georgetown.edu.

  • Chair’s letter of support is addressed to the Chair of CAP, Dr. Vicente Notario
  • Chair’s letter addresses prior experience, anticipated research trajectory and future plans for teaching, research, and service
  • Should be dated no earlier than four months before submission via Interfolio
  • Chair’s Letter Format

  • The CV must be formatted using the GUMC template (approved in 2023) and signed by the applicant
  • Sections that are not applicable should be indicated with N/A or deleted from the format
  • SOM CV Template

Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Submit to the Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs (OFAA) at least 4 weeks prior to anticipated CAP review meeting. Please work with your Department Administrator or Human Resources Contact (HRC) to discuss the application process and when they need the paperwork from you before the deadline.  See the CAP Review Meeting Schedule.  You can also view the schedule below:

2023-2024 CAP Meeting Dates and Times
Deadline for Departments to Submit ApplicationsCommittee on Appointments and Promotions Meeting Dates: 11 AM
Monday, December 11, 2023Monday, January 8, 2024
Monday, January 8, 2024Monday, February 12, 2024
Monday, February 12, 2024Monday, March 11, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024Monday, April 8, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024Monday, May 13, 2024
Monday, May 13, 2024Monday, June 10, 2024
Monday, June 10, 2024Monday, July 8, 2024

Please note the above deadline dates apply to all faculty applications (all tracks except tenure appointments/promotions at associate professor or higher) submitted to the Medical Center Office of Faculty and Academic Affairs (OFAA).  These applications will be forwarded to the School of Medicine Committee on Appointments and Promotions (CAP) for action in accordance with the schedule indicated.  Applications received after the deadline date will be held until the next Committee meeting.