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Posting Number: req21402

Department: COM Phoenix Academic Affairs

Location: Greater Phoenix Area

Address: 435 E. 5th St., Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA

Position Highlights

The Center for Clinical Skills and
Assessments is currently seeking faculty Clinical Skills Evaluators for the Doctoring
Program to teach and assess interviewing and physical exam skills to 1st and/or
2nd year UA medical students, in a structured setting, using standardized
patients (SP). The Center is outfitted with video monitoring equipment in each
of the 24 exam rooms. The space is equipped with LearningSpace, a web-based
technology, which allows video recording of the SP encounters, and also allows
faculty to view live and students to review the encounters after the event, allowing for feedback
and assessment.

During each of the blocks there is a
concentration on a specific group of organ systems except in the first block
when a cursory introduction to medical interviewing and the physical
examination is presented. Therefore, the interview and physical exam elements
emphasized are focused on those organ systems.

The first year Doctoring Course has
been divided into blocks:

• Block 1: Molecular Bases and Life and Disease (MBLD)
• Block 2: Musculoskeletal Neurologic (MSNS 1)
• Block 3: Neurological Sciences (NS 2)
• Block 4 Cardiovascular Hematology (CV-Heme)
• Block 5: Pulmonary Renal Acid Base (PRAB)

The academic year begins the
1st week in July and ends in mid-May.

Year
2 is compressed, beginning the 2nd week of July and
ending in mid-December. The
second year Doctoring Course has also been
divided into blocks:

• Block 1: GI, metabolism, Diabetes, Nutritional Science (GIMDN)
• Block 2: Reproduction, Endocrine, Behavior through the Life Span (REBLS)

The class of 120 students has been divided into half
with 1/3 of the
class attending class on Tuesday,
Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon from 12:45-5:45 pm, approximately every other week.
Each of these groups is further divided into cohorts of three students each and
assigned to a physician coach (Cohort Faculty). Assigned student faculty
pairings remain the same during the semester to ensure that
each student is monitored for adequate progress. Module Faculty members also
assist in teaching physical examination and other
skills. Module Faculty are present at each session and are responsible for 6 students.

The successful candidate will
fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department,
actively participate in teaching, clinical service, and/or
scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of Assistant,
Associate or Full Professor.

The University of Arizona College of
Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biomedical Campus in the heart
of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become
exemplary physicians, scientists, and leaders who are life-long learners and
inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the University's
priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its
world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout
Greater Phoenix.

The University of Arizona has been
recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about
working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please visit talent.arizona.edu.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Attend all assigned Clinical Skills & Assessment
  Sessions.
• Teach interviewing and physical exam skills to 1st
  and/or 2nd year UA medical students in a structured setting using
  standardized patients (SP).
• Prepare for each session by completing required reading
  and viewing video of the portions of the physical exam that will be
  practiced at that particular session.
• Direct student learning with a focus on proficient
  history taking using Patient-Centered Interviewing techniques (including
  emotion seeking and emotion validation tools as
  well as motivational interviewing tools)
• Demonstrate physical examinations with efficiency and
  score students accurately.
• Develop documentation skills to promote concise,
  precise, valid entries into the medical record.
• Proficiently navigate and utilize the SharePoint
  website and LearningSpace application to access videos, view cases,
  and enter assessments and evaluations.
• Demonstrate an approach
  to critical thinking to enable the student to develop initially broad and then focused differentials
  based on various standardized patient (SP) presentations.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO.
• Board Certified at the time of appointment.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Arizona at the time of
  appointment.
• Dedicated to delivery of Patient-centered medicine.
• Individuals who are selected for employment and do NOT
  currently hold a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of
  Medicine-Phoenix, will be required to obtain faculty status. This will
  include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate
  College review committee.
• Able to commit to a designated afternoon either
  Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday when class is scheduled.

Preferred Qualifications

* At least one year of technical experience working in a remote or virtual environment using video conferencing software, preferably Zoom.


* Teaching experience in an academic environment at the undergraduate medical student level.


* Primary care specialty.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: Varies

Job FTE: .025 - 0.08

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Faculty

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $100 Per Hour

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 7

Contact Information for Candidates

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

HR-PHX@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS: If you currently hold a faculty appointment with the College of Medicine-Phoenix, please include the title in your letter. If you do NOT currently hold a faculty appointment, please include a statement indicating your interest in applying for a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix.