UW School of Medicine Faculty Thrivecast

Letters of Evaluation for Faculty Promotions

University of Washington School of Medicine Episode 34

Dr. Rudy Rodriguez (Medicine) walks through how to approach requests for letters of evaluation or support from faculty colleagues seeking promotion at outside institutions. He explains the difference between internal and external letters of support, as well as when to say yes or no to a request. You will also learn about the key elements to include in your letter and tips for being thoughtful in the language you use to convey your colleague's capabilities.

Read the episode transcript here

Music by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/)