The Secretariat of the Scientific Council

This document addresses a specific regulatory case concerning the scientific publication standards required for applicants applying for an Assistant Professor position in health specialties whose educational paths do not lead to a traditional doctorate degree, such as Human Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. The document specifies the types of research accepted for consideration, the characteristics of recognized scientific journals, and the minimum required scientific output and its quality standards. It also outlines the arbitration provisions applied and how collaborative research is calculated, as well as the difference in requirements between health specialties and other humanities and scientific specialties. This document serves as a mandatory reference for the Standing Committee for Appointments when reviewing candidate files and for health colleges when advising faculty members wishing to be appointed. The document targets faculty members in the aforementioned health specialties, health college administrations, and the secretariat of the Appointments Committee. Its preparation is based on the regulations issued by the Council of University Affairs and its implementing rules, and it is updated upon any amendment to these rules.