Chief Resident, Internal Medicine

Morehouse School Of Medicine • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Chief Resident in Internal Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine plays a crucial role in ensuring the effectiveness of the residency program's educational activities. This position involves advocacy for residents, coordination of clinical schedules, and collaboration with faculty to enhance the training experience. The Chief Resident is responsible for addressing challenges faced by peers and facilitating communication between residents and program directors, all while contributing to the mission of advancing health equity.

Requirements

• MD degree
• Training Certificate
• Good interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism

Responsibilities

• Work with program directors and faculty to assign resident call schedule for the academic year
• Liaise with residents who cannot fulfill their clinical obligations and work with the program directors to arrange schedule changes
• Ensure the efficient and smooth operation of clinical services
• Report cases of serious personal or disciplinary problems to the residency program director and appropriate faculty members
• Collect feedback from residents regularly to understand challenges that are preventing them from performing duties effectively
• Represent other residents in meetings and discussions related to policy and guidelines that can affect working environment and education
• Teach and train residents on various aspects of clinical practices, including diagnosis and in-patient care
• Meet with residents to share the key points of meetings with program directors
• Collaborate with program staff and faculty to create and coordinate lecture schedule
• Attend hospital committee meetings depending on availability and interests
• Facilitate the recruitment process of new residents into the program
• Perform clinical duties based on the needs of the program
• Perform educational activities and other duties assigned by the program directors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree