The dermatologist's academic portfolio: a template for documenting scholarship and service

The clinician-teacher of dermatology often seeks recognition for academic efforts, the most visible of which is a university appointment with the potential for promotion. Success in achieving this goal requires careful planning to ensure effective involvement in academic pursuits that serve the mission of the university, and there must be concomitant documentation of this involvement. The template in this article provides one format for organizing an academic portfolio that stimulates prospective documentation and enhances the possibility of academic advancement.