Membership Descriptions

​A.      Active Member, Academy of Clinician Scholars

Shall consist of UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty:

1. Whose academic files are reviewed for merit (step) and promotions by the UC San Diego academic  process;
2. Who have achieved the academic rank of Associate or Full Professor, in any academic series;
3. Who render clinical care at a minimum of 50% work effort;
4. Who have provided at least four (4) years of clinical service as a member of UC San Diego's faculty; and  
5. Who have demonstrated excellent clinical skills, as well as, a commitment to medical education and /or creative academic work.

B.  Emeritus Member, Academy of Clinician Scholars

Shall consist of UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty:

1. Who are Academy members that have transitioned to emeritus status on the UC San Diego Health Sciences faculty.
2. Who are Academy members who have transitioned in their career to rendering care at less than 50% work effort.

               Emeritus members of the Academy are non-voting members.

C.  Ex-Officio Member, Academy of Clinician Scholars

1. Shall consist of UC San Diego Health Sciences Chairs and Position Administrators who are not otherwise eligible for Active or Emeritus AOCS membership primarily because they are less than 50% Clinical FTE.  When nominated for Ex-officio membership, the nomination letter should include how the nominee would help with the AOCS mission. 
2. Can participate in all faculty-wide AoCS events and will be included on all AoCS Communication. 

               ​Ex-officio Members are non-voting members​