Child & Adolescent Fellowship Director

University of North Dakota•Fargo, ND

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child & Adolescent Fellowship Director will work within the Department in the UND-SMHS to oversee the subspecialty training of physicians and ensure compliance with ACGME standards. The addition of this 0.2 - 0.3FTE position is a necessary element in the ACGME Common Program Requirements.

Requirements

Must have an MD, DO, or equivalent degree
Eligibility for medical licensure in North Dakota
Five years of post fellowship clinical experience in child and adolescent psychiatry
Demonstrated experience in graduate medical education, supervision, or academic leadership
Ability to meet ACGME requirements for Program Director appointment
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a fellowship or residency program director, associate program director, or core faculty

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and accountability for the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program in compliance with ACGME Program Requirements
Serve as the ACGME designated Program Director, with responsibility for program accreditation, annual program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement
Ensure adequate protected time for program administration and fellow supervision consistent with ACGME requirements
Recruit, supervise, and evaluate fellowship core faculty and collaborate in the hiring and supervision of the program coordinator
Develop and manage the program budget in collaboration with departmental and GME leadership
Design, implement, and oversee a comprehensive curriculum that meets or exceeds ACGME Child and Adolescent Psychiatry training requirements
Ensure fellows achieve competency across all ACGME domains, including patient care, medical knowledge, professionalism, systems based practice, practice based learning, and interpersonal communication
Oversee fellow evaluations, milestone reporting, remediation, and promotion decisions
Foster a learning environment that emphasizes trauma informed care, cultural humility, interdisciplinary collaboration, and wellness
Ensure direct clinical supervision and teaching to fellows in outpatient, inpatient, and community based child and adolescent psychiatry settings
Ensure fellows have exposure to a broad range of clinical experiences, including rural psychiatry, telepsychiatry, collaborative care, and care for underserved populations
Promote evidence based, ethical, and developmentally informed psychiatric practice
Lead fellowship recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes
Mentor faculty in teaching, supervision, and scholarly activity related to child and adolescent psychiatry education
Support faculty development aligned with ACGME expectations and UND academic mission
Engage in scholarly activity consistent with faculty rank, including education, clinical innovation, research, or community based scholarship
Collaborate with UND faculty, Healthcare organizations, state agencies, and community partners to advance child and adolescent mental health across North Dakota
Represent the fellowship program at institutional, regional, and national levels
Monitor fellow workload, stress, and well being, and intervene when learning or personal conditions may impair performance, as required by ACGME standards
Promote a culture of psychological safety, professionalism, and inclusivity