Institution Profile: University Medical Centre, Utrecht

Location	Netherlands

Type of Institution	Specialized University or equivalent

Academic Disciplines	Medical Sciences

• Since 2013, University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht changed its approach to academic assessment through the development and implementation of a new evaluation framework. • The purpose of the framework is to move beyond bibliometrics-based evaluations; it requires qualitative indicators and a descriptive portfolio when making hiring and promotion decisions. • The portfolio format asks applicants to discuss achievements in relation to five UMC Utrecht mission-based domains, including scientific portfolio, but also teaching portfolio, clinical portfolio, innovation and impact portfolio, and leadership, development and collaboration portfolio.

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Qualification Portfolio UMC Utrecht 21

The University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht) Qualification Portfolio lists components for candidate professors or professors seeking promotion to include in a narrative.

University Medical Centre, Utrecht

Netherlands (Specialized University or equivalent)

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Case Study: University Medical Centre Utrecht 17

This case study discusses the new evaluation framework in place at University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht, implemented in 2021. This change in evaluation procedure was motivated by UMC Utrecht’s commitment to assessing researchers based on their scientific and societal contributions, and whose criteria were discussed in a group called Science in Transition (SIT).

University Medical Centre, Utrecht

Netherlands (Specialized University or equivalent)

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