Faculty Specialty Advisor, Med/Peds

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science • North Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Faculty Specialty Advisor – Med/Peds helps Chicago Medical School students understand combined Medicine-Pediatrics training, career pathways, and opportunities in the specialty. The advisor meets with students individually and in small groups to discuss training, career options, clinical and extracurricular experiences, and activities that can support preparation for residency and future careers. Advising may be conducted remotely or in person. Regular training and support sessions are provided.

The advisor introduces students to the specialty, including its work, training, compensation, residency options, competitiveness, and preparation steps; attends interest sessions; and develops a resource list of potential mentors, research opportunities, and professional organizations. The advisor also meets with students during their third and fourth years to discuss specialty applications, rotations, letters of recommendation, application materials, and mock interviews, and may write letters of recommendation. Administrative duties include attending faculty and student class meetings, training, and periodic meetings with the Assistant Dean for Career and Specialty Advising.

The position pays $3,500 per year and is not eligible for regular employee benefits. RFU employees may accrue personal leave in accordance with Illinois law and may make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Provide an official transcript for the highest degree earned and, if different and relevant, the highest clinical degree earned.
• Achieve satisfactory results from a background check.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and basic science faculty.
• Dedication to educating a diverse body of future physicians.
• Understanding of interprofessional medical education implementation methods.
• Communicate in a timely fashion via email, phone, or in person.
• Have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Give an introductory session about the specialty, covering life in the specialty, average hours worked, salary, training, number of residencies, general competitiveness, and preparation steps.
• Attend specialty interest sessions when available.
• Develop a student resource list highlighting possible mentors, research opportunities, and professional organization information.
• Meet individually with students as needed during the M1/M2 years.
• Meet as a group with students interested in the specialty during the M3 year.
• Meet individually with M3 students applying to the specialty, confirm their understanding of the specialty, suggest M4 rotations, and advise on obtaining letters of recommendation.
• Meet individually with M4 students to review residency program choices and application strategy, personal statements, and noteworthy characteristics; conduct mock interviews as requested; and write letters of recommendation as needed.
• Attend monthly faculty meetings, student class meetings, and faculty training on student advising.
• Meet with the Assistant Dean for Career and Specialty Advising for 30 minutes every other month.

Benefits

• Personal leave accrual in accordance with Illinois law.
• Eligibility to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree