Publishing and academic promotion
Dixon, A.K.
Singapore Medical Journal 50(9): 847-850
2009
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 19787167 Document Number: 628638
Clearly, academic endeavour has to be the single most important criterion for appointment to an academic position and for subsequent promotion. It is rare for excellence either in teaching or clinical practice to offset a poor publication record. However, the pressure to publish and gain related grant income can lead to problems in the normal academic pursuits of a department or institution. These and other related issues will be explored in this editorial.