Evaluation and Scholarship Director - Hybrid | Pittsburgh, PA

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Evaluation and Scholarship Director directs, plans, and manages education research components of multiple internal medicine residency programs under the direct supervision of the Department of Medicine Vice Chair, program director, and administrative manager. The role teaches residents and faculty, develops curricula, directs and tracks scholarly activities, manages evaluation and mentoring programs, and oversees the residency program’s web and social media presence. The position also creates written content for various areas of the program. The job includes compliance with the company’s ethical, legal, and behavioral standards, including protection of confidential information and adherence to HIPAA, information security policies, the Code of Business Conduct, and applicable laws and policies. Allegheny Health Network and its affiliates prohibit discrimination as described in the posting.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, or relevant experience and/or education as determined by the company in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
Two years of graduate medical education or research experience.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or PhD.
Teaching appointment through an affiliated university, such as Temple University and/or Drexel University.

Responsibilities

Design and teach didactic sessions for residents on scholarship, writing, professionalism, career development, and pedagogy; teach faculty instruction or development sessions.
Work with the Program Director to develop and maintain the Internal Medicine Residency Program’s master curriculum.
Serve on the Resident Research Committee as a liaison among the committee, residents, and mentors, sharing policies, research opportunities, and related information.
Serve on the GME Scholarly Activity subcommittee.
Assist residents, fellows, and faculty with research and publication tasks; author papers and present academic innovation work at conferences.
Assist with, manage, and track resident and faculty scholarly activity within the program.
Direct the evaluation system and protocols, designing and implementing evaluation methods for residents and faculty in accordance with ACGME Next Accreditation System requirements.
Design metrics to measure the success of academic innovations and manage the evaluation system for residents and related faculty.
Oversee use of New Innovations residency management software and serve on the Clinical Competency Committee.
Assist with promotion of resident learners within the program.
Direct the resident mentoring program and non-medical internship opportunities, facilitating resident-faculty mentoring relationships and pairing residents interested in research and fellowships with physicians and researchers in subspecialties.
Develop, direct, and mentor non-medical internship opportunities in the program with local universities.
Oversee and develop internal and external web design and social media presence, update program intranet and internet sites, manage social media applications, and explore web and media technologies with outside institutions and agencies.
Write and copyedit policies, policy documentation, press releases, promotional materials, web and social media content, how-to guides, grants, and academic articles.