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Clinical Faculty Appointments

University of Hawaiʻi Clinical Faculty Appointment

At the University of Hawaiʻi, Clinical Faculty within the Department of Medicine are integral to the education and development of medical students and residents. These professionals, who often maintain active clinical practices, provide hands-on training and mentorship that directly enhances the students' learning experience. Clinical Faculty members are initially appointed for a one-year term, after which their performance is reviewed by the Clinical Faculty Personnel Committee (CFPC). Based on this review, the committee determines whether to extend their appointment for one, two, or three years. While anyone may propose an individual for Clinical Faculty membership, the CFPC must approve all appointments. The selection process involves a comprehensive evaluation of the candidate's qualifications, teaching contributions, and alignment with the department's needs. Renewals are subject to the CFPC’s assessment and require final approval by the Department Chair.

Classification and Criteria

The classification and criteria for Clinical Faculty Appointment shall be:

  • Clinical Instructor
    • Criteria: 
      • Training equivalent to that represented by a Doctor of Medicine degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
      • Completion of an Internal Medicine residency training program; ability to instruct classes and to direct group discussions.
    • Duties and responsibilities:
      • Under general supervision to conduct assigned courses
      • Supervise clinical work of medical students and residents
      • Perform related work as assigned.
  • Clinical Assistant Professor
    • Criteria: 
      • Training equivalent to a Doctor of Medicine degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
      • Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or its equivalent;
      • Demonstrated ability in teaching and patient care.
      • Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
    • Duties and responsibilities:
      • Under general supervision, engage in the training of residents and students within the clinical departments.
      • Serve on University committees.
      • Conduct research.
      • Perform related work as assigned.
  • Clinical Associate Professor
    • Criteria: 
      • Training equivalent to that represented by a Doctor of Medicine degree from a college or university of recognized standing;
      • Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine or its equivalent;
      • Four years in the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor, or five years of other medical experience, or a total of five years of teaching in the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor and other medical experience, or one year at the rank of Associate Clinical Professor at another medical school of recognized standing;
      • Proven ability in teaching, research, and program administration.
      • Recognition for having made a significant scholarly contribution to the clinical specialty.
      • Ability to serve as a role model for students and junior colleagues.
      • Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
    • Duties and responsibilities:
      • Under general supervision, engage in the training of residents and students within the clinical departments.
      • Serve on University committees.
      • Serve as department chair when selected.
      • Conduct research.
      • Render appropriate service to the lay or professional communities.
      • Perform related work as assigned.
  • Clinical Professor
    • Criteria: 
      • Training equivalent to that represented by a Doctor of Medicine degree from a college or university of recognized standing
      • Four years in the rank of Associate Professor, or ten years of other health care experience, or a total of ten years of teaching in the rank of Associate Professor and other health care experience, or one year in the rank of Professor at another health care school of recognized standing.
      • Proven ability in teaching, research, and program administration.
      • Recognition for having made a major contribution to the clinical specialty.
      • Demonstrated capacity for leadership in the clinical department and health care profession.
      • Ability to serve as a role model for students and junior colleagues.
      • Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
    • Duties and Responsibilities
      • In addition to the duties and responsibilities of the Associate Clinical Professor rank, to assume a role of professional leadership in the School of Medicine and the medical profession.