Part Time 3 Year Accelerated Pathway Program (3YAP) Educational Pathway Director - Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Medical Education (OME) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (CUSOM) is seeking an Educational Pathway Director to lead the Accelerated Three-Year Pathway (A3YP). This innovative program is designed to reimagine medical education through acceleration, integration, and alignment with workforce needs. The A3YP supports several core goals of the School of Medicine: Reducing medical student debt Addressing workforce shortages in critical specialties and communities Advancing innovation in time-variable and precision medical education Strengthening the transition from Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) to Graduate Medical Education (GME) Students accepted into the CUSOM may matriculate into the A3YP through a collaborative process involving UME and GME leadership. Participants engage in a structured, accelerated curriculum emphasizing professional identity formation, mentorship, scholarly project development, and enhanced clinical skills within their chosen specialty. Upon completion of the three-year curriculum, students enter a directed pathway to residency match and transition seamlessly into their designated GME program.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.
Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team members
Strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
Demonstration of effective collaboration and teamwork
Ability to lead and inspire faculty & staff teams toward a shared vision for the curriculum
Deep understanding of the medical knowledge and clinical readiness expected of students entering residency.
Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and value working within a team
Ability to interpret and use data for continuous quality improvement
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to cultivate relationships with both university and community physicians and be available to answer questions and problem solve as needed
Commitment to exploring and implementing new educational strategies

Nice To Haves

Experience in medical education and curriculum development
Experience working effectively with blended teams and program management
Demonstrate an interest in medical student education

Responsibilities

Develop and direct the secondary admissions committee to select A3YP students for the designated program.
Collaborate with UME and GME leadership to ensure alignment between student selection criteria and overall program goals.
Partner with the A3YP Pathway Director and Program Manager to oversee all aspects of student engagement and academic progression across the six-year UME-to-GME continuum.
Collaborate with UME curriculum leaders to design, implement, and integrate A3YP-specific curricular elements that align with institutional and program objectives.
Participate in ongoing program evaluation, incorporating course feedback and assessment data to inform continuous improvement.
Contribute to A3YP leadership discussions focused on program outcomes, metrics, and strategic planning.
Meet regularly with students to review academic and professional progress, establish individualized learning goals, and provide tailored mentorship and career advising.
Serve on the A3YP Progress Committee, , providing detailed feedback to both students and committee members, and participate in remediation or deceleration processes when indicated.
Participate in the Trek Progress Committee as needed
Collaborate with the Office of Student Life and GME teams to support student success and facilitate residency advising and directed pathway residency matching.
Support students and GME program leaders in developing individualized learning plans and structured handoffs to ensure a smooth transition to residency.
Collaborate with GME leaders to provide continued mentorship, advising, and regular progress reviews for residents who have matriculated through A3YP.
Build and maintain relationships with clinical affiliates, hospitals, and community partners to support student placements, workforce development, and loan repayment initiatives.
Participate in direct teaching as a DOCS preceptor and/or LIC preceptor at the designated site.
Attend and actively engage in regularly scheduled A3YP, UME, and GME meetings.
Respond promptly to communications from students, faculty, and program leadership.
Engage consistently with School of Medicine information technology platforms and learning management systems (e.g., Canvas, Oasis, CUSIS).
Maintain an active role as core faculty or collaborate closely with leadership within the respective GME program.