Assistant Dean, Clinical Sciences

Overview

The Assistant Dean, Clinical Sciences (“ADCS”) for the New York Medical College (NYMC) School of Medicine (SOM) is responsible for the coordinated oversight and management of affiliated clinical sites in compliance with college policies and accreditation standards. In addition, the ADCS acts as the primary point of contact for appointed directors of phases 2 and 3 of the M.D. program, as well as other SOM Offices for administrative matters related to phases 2 and 3 of the M.D. Program.

In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Basic Sciences, Associate Dean of Curriculum Integration and Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, the ADCS assists with the central oversight of and continuous quality improvement of the M.D. curriculum. In addition, t he ADCS partners with other members of the UME Office to provide consultation, support, and training for clinical faculty to enhance the teaching and learning experience within the M.D. Program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual updates to training manuals for clerkship and site directors
• Annual review of policies and procedures relevant to Phases 2 and 3 of the M.D. Program
• Oversight of continuous quality improvement of focused areas of phases 2 and 3 of the M.D. Program, including: clinical learning environment, resources at instructional sites (e.g., study space, storage, call rooms, computer access, EMR training and access) teaching and supervision of students, duty hours, student feedback and evaluation, on-time grade submission
• Develop NBME exam (EdTech collaboration) and simulation exercise schedule (CSSC leadership) for Phases 2 and 3
• Oversee the directors of student transition courses in Phases 2 and 3 of the M.D. Program and participate in the planning and delivery of those courses
• Review data from internal and external sources, including but not limited to student end-of-course evaluations data, student liaison committee data, and graduation questionnaire and formulate narratives in relevant areas for strategic planning and accreditation. This includes the preparation of reports to address identified gaps in the curriculum and/or issues identified through CQI processes and provide short- and long-term action plans for program improvement
• Assist Educational Technology with issues related to learning management system and exam administration, when necessary
• Interface with affiliated site deans and relevant clerkship directorsat least monthlyto facilitate information sharing and address specific concerns with clinical education programs
• Annually, and in collaboration with Phase 2 director, establish NBME benchmarks for academic year and communicate to relevant stakeholders
• This role requires active participation in SOM institutional curriculum committees, including service as chair of the relevant planning/oversight task force related to the redesign of the clinical curriculum in the MD Program
• Are within six weeks of start of a rotation or
• In collaboration with Phase Directors and Associate Dean for Curriculum Integration, onboard new course/elective directors
• Ensure schedules are consistent with SOM policies
• Support the Senior Director of Competency Based Education and Phase Directors with:
• Change would violate capacity parameters
• Creating new CBEA programs that align with curriculum redesign and address identified gaps
• Manage annual/biannual data collection of key site metrics (inpatient census; student volumes) using tools developed by the Assistant Dean of CQI
• Serve as primary point of contact with the office of student affairs related to the implementation of student assignment lottery for Phases 2 and 3 of MD Program
• Annually review and outline student min/max assignments for affiliated clinical sites utilized during phases 2 and 3 of the MD Program
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist with scheduling student remediations in collaboration with designee from the Office of Student Affairs, based on established policies and procedures
• R eview committee infrastructure and policies related to student academic advancement and recommend changes to enhance processes to identify student performance gaps and inform student remediation.
• In collaboration with Associate Dean for Curriculum Integration review annual curriculum mapping, for Phases 2 and 3 of MD Program, including intersessions, transition programs, and paracurricular events
• Dean’s Affiliate Committee; Dean’s Council
• Assess requests from Student Affairs for student assignment changes during Phases 2 and 3 of MD Program that:
• Oversee academic calendar for phase 2 and 3, including the scheduling of clinical skills events, NBME examinations, and transition courses.
• Co-Chair, Student Liaison Committee
• Provide teaching support in appropriate areas
• Advise the UME Office about resource needs related to the delivery of the clinical curriculum
• Mapping of clinical competency activities and assessments (formative and summative) throughout the curriculum
• Facilitate functional integration of teaching faculty to SOM, including the faculty appointments of clinical educators in collaboration with the office of faculty affairs
• Delivery of educational workshops and seminars to support core teaching skills identified by CQI process (e.g., clinical teaching strategies, providing feedback to students, completing student evaluation documentation, mistreatment/learning environment, etc.)
• Assist the Senior Director of CBA and Phase Director in developing remediation plans for students with clinical deficiencies, including identifying clinical preceptors
• Presentation of program objectives, course objectives, student evaluations, and educational policies to teaching faculty and housestaff
• Provide direct support to Phase Directors and Phase Administrators related to the troubleshooting of administrative issues related to the clinical components of the M.D. Program.
• Identification of gaps/ opportunities to enhance CBEA for student skills education and assessment throughout the curriculum
• Present relevant information to related curriculum committee(s) and SOM administrative offices.
• Onboarding of educational leadership and administrative staff to educational policies and procedures of M.D. Program clerkships and electives
• In collaboration with Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education, responsible for the coordinated oversight and management of affiliated clinical sites in compliance with college policies and accreditation standards, including:
• Appointment to relevant School of Medicine committees
• Support the implementation and compliance with annual onboarding and faculty development programming relevant to Phases 2 and 3 of the M.D. Program including:

Qualifications

Physical

• Prior experience as a course director for biomedical science course(s)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with faculty in education (e.g. work in a medical school or other higher education setting is preferred)
• Ability to efficiently manage multiple projects concurrently from inception to completion
• Other skills/requirements
• Prior experience
• Prior administrative and leadership experience in health sciences, medical, and/or health professions education
• Ability to help maintain a positive work environment built on trust and camaraderie among team members
• Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance
• Track record of designing and conducting sessions on learner-centered instructional methods
• Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively in a complex interdisciplinary setting
• Experience with synchronous and asynchronous educational modalities, creation of multimedia educational presentations, faculty development, and active learning is preferred
• Education requirement
• Licenses or certifications
• Technical computer skills
• Terminal degree (M.D., Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D.) in a biomedical sciences discipline
• Evidence of excellence in teaching
• Excellent planning and organization skills requiring time management in a deadline-driven and goal-oriented environment
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Computer literacy in PC and Mac-based software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point )
• Ability to give, accept, and act on constructive feedback

General office environment

Environmental

None

Minimum Salary

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $100,000.00/Yr.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2022-8255

Position Type Part-Time

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 17.5

Travel 10%

Category Academic/Program Support

FLSA Status Exempt