Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education (MD, DO)(College of Medicine - Phoenix)
Posting Number: req21939
Department: COM Phx Campus Administration
Location: Greater Phoenix Area
Address: 475 N. 5th St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA
Position Highlights
This position will provide senior administrative leadership to all graduate medical education (GME) programs at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix (College). It will support College senior leadership with strategic and operational planning within GME and our clinical partners. This role will work with program and department leadership in faculty development and initiatives that contribute to the strategic priorities of College that meet the requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). This position will report to the associate dean/ACGME designated institutional official (DIO) for Graduate Medical Education.
The successful candidate will spend approximately 0.50 FTE fulfilling the responsibilities of the assistant dean role and 0.50 FTE as a clinician at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix. Also, it is expected that the candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in clinical care, teaching and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of associate or full professor.
The successful candidate will meet the requirements of a career track faculty according to the College and University guidelines.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) 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 PBC 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.
Outstanding UA
benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance
and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU
tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state
retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and
more!
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Duties & Responsibilities
- Oversee
the College of Medicine - Phoenix GME training programs based out of
Banner hospitals other than Banner - University Medicinal Center Phoenix
(B-UMCP). - Be
responsible to ensure that non-B-UMCP GME programs are in substantial
compliance with the ACGME Institutional Requirements and that each of
the programs are in in substantial compliance with the ACGME
specialty/subspecialty Program Requirements. - Serve
as the assistant DIO (ACGME Designated Institutional Official) in the
DIO's absence. - Participate
in strategic and operational discussions involving GME within the College
as well as with the University's educational and clinical partners. - Participate
in the leadership team for GME. - Identify
issues and develops alternative solutions related to institutional and
program compliance, including strategic planning for future of
University sponsorship of GME. - Serve
as a liaison across the undergraduate medical education (UME) and GME
continuum regarding learning environment and educational issues relevant
to both communities. - Oversee
GME Mental Health and Wellness to ensure institutional compliance with
ACGME requirements. - Oversee
GME learning specialist(s). - Monitor
ACGME's program on-site assessments and annual WebADS updates to
maintain institutional and program accreditation. - Collaborate
with program directors, department chairs and College leadership to
address specific areas of faculty development to meet ACGME
institutional requirements. - Develop,
promote and implement initiatives for clinical faculty to proactively
meet the ACGME institutional requirements for program improvement (e.g.,
educational strategies and teaching skills appropriate for the clinical
learning environment; programmatic improvement in competency-based
medical education). - Represent
the College at national and regional meetings related to GME. - Support
the College's mission and foster positive working relationships our
faculty, staff and trainees through strong professional judgement,
character and integrity.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
- Knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards.
- Exhibit knowledge of GME literature, research and publication.
- Ability to lead a team project and/or program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of local and national educational and training resources for GME programs.
- Knowledge of teaching principles, practices and procedures appropriate for clinical educators and demonstrate ability to implement best practices in GME.
- Demonstrate skill in didactic and clinical teaching using various evidence-based methodologies.
- Exhibit critical thinking, conflict resolution and decision-making skills.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal communication and time management skills.
- Show commitment to lifelong learning, diversity, patient safety, quality improvement and educational innovations.
- Knowledge of and commitment to diversity issues in the delivery of programs and services.
- Skilled in developing faculty as evidenced by mentorship, leadership and professionalism.
- Knowledge of GME resident well-being and mental health resources.
Minimum Qualifications
- Have an MD, DO or an equivalent
degree or equivalent degree from an accredited institution. - Have
at least five years of clinical experience and be board certified in
chosen specialty. - Possess an unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Arizona.
- Have academic credentials that qualify for the rank of associate professor or higher.
- Have at least five years of experience as a program director or assistant/associate program director in an ACGME-accredited program and/or five years of experience in GME at the institutional level.
- Experience with providing faculty development in educational training/instruction in various formats appropriate for GME.
FLSA: Exempt
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: Varies
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Faculty
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: AAMC Public Schools for Rank and Specialty
Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Cover Letter, and One Additional Document
Special Instructions to Applicant
Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
CV and cover letter is required for to be considered for the position. One additional document will be: professional reference contacts. Please include at least three professional references at your current rank or above, their contact information and the nature of your work with them.
Faculty selected for this teaching opportunity will be required to obtain faculty status within the appropriate academic department. This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.
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