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A Model for Supporting Faculty Promotion Readiness in Pediatric Cardiology
Angira Patel1, Anna Joong2, Mary E McBride2
1Division of Cardiology, Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 225 East Chicago Ave. Box 21, Chicago, IL, 60611, USA. anpatel@luriechildrens.org.
Pediatric Cardiology
|August 14, 2026
Summary
Academic pediatric faculty promotion is vital for career growth but faces barriers. A specialty-specific support program improved faculty promotion readiness and satisfaction.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Cardiology
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Academic promotion is crucial for career advancement and retention in academic pediatrics.
- Faculty often face barriers like unclear promotion criteria, insufficient mentorship, and competing clinical duties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a longitudinal, specialty-specific faculty promotion support program within a Division of Pediatric Cardiology.
- To address barriers hindering faculty promotion and enhance career development.
Main Methods:
- The program integrated institution-specific education, interactive workshops, individualized coaching, and longitudinal peer support.
- Focus was on improving promotion readiness among pediatric cardiology faculty.
Main Results:
- Participants showed improved knowledge of promotion criteria, timelines, and documentation requirements.
- Faculty reported high satisfaction with the program, valuing peer accountability, narrative development, and personalized guidance.
Conclusions:
- The developed program offers a practical and adaptable framework for supporting faculty promotion readiness.
- This model can enhance faculty career development in academic medical centers.
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