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Purpose.

To explore the state and use of teaching portfolios in promotion and tenure in US medical schools.

Method.

A two-phase qualitative study using a Web-based search procedure and telephone interviews was conducted. The first phase assessed the penetration of teaching portfolio-like systems in US medical schools using a keyword search of medical school Web sites. The second phase examined the current use of teaching portfolios in 16 US medical schools that reported their use in a survey in 1992. The individual designated as having primary responsibility for faculty appointments/promotions was contacted to participate in a 30–60 minute interview.

Results.

The Phase 1 search of US medical schools’ Web sites revealed that 76 medical schools have Web-based access to information on documenting educational activities for promotion. A total of 16 of 17 medical schools responded to Phase 2. All 16 …