Peak-to-Peak Accelerated 3-Year Pathway Director (Denver Health Pediatrics)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•$7,500 - $12,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Medical Education (OME) within the University of Colorado School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking multiple Pathway Directors for the Peak-to-Peak Accelerated Three-Year Pathway (A3YP). The Pathway Director is aligned with a specific clinical specialty and training site at Denver Health in the Pediatric medical specialty. The Pathway Director will provide leadership for students participating in the A3YP within their designated pathway and residency program. Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO degree from an accredited University. This is an at-will position and will be available at a 0.05 FTE (salary support plus benefits) equivalent. Positions will be named as soon as an appropriate candidate(s) is identified and with funding to begin as soon as named. The School of Medicine’s Office of Medical Education is developing A3YP curricula with several core goals: 1) medical student debt reduction, 2) workforce development in specialties and communities in need, 3) innovation in time variable medical education and precision medical education, and 3) facilitation of transition between UME and GME. Students will matriculate into an A3YP after acceptance to the CUSOM through a collaborative process between UME and GME leaders in each A3YP program. Students will participate in a structured accelerated UME program with tailored curriculum focused on professional identity formation, mentorship, project development, and clinical skills development tailored to their clinical setting and specialty. Students will participate in a directed pathway match at the end of their 3rd year in medical school and transition to the designated GME program.

Requirements

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Candidates must be able to obtain an Instructor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University
Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role
Candidates must be able to obtain a Senior Instructor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Candidates must be able to obtain an Assistant Professor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Candidates must be able to obtain an Associate Professor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Candidates must be able to obtain a Professor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate’s demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Program management and coordination skills
Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team members
Experience in medical education and curriculum development
Experience working effectively with blended teams
Demonstrate an interest in medical student education
Excellent written and oral communication.
Interprofessional leadership and teamwork skills.
Ability to work with a diverse group.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Flexibility and the ability to adapt various skills
Comfort communicating with students, faculty, and community stakeholders
Excellent program management, time management and organizational skills
Attention to details
Ability to represent the University in a professional manner

Responsibilities

Direct the secondary admissions committee to select A3YP students for the assigned pathway program.
Work closely with the A3YP Program Director and Program Manager to develop and oversee all aspects of student academic engagement and progress through 6 years of programmatic progression
Collaborate closely with all UME leaders involved with A3YP students in curriculum development and implementation to ensure integration and supplementation of curriculum serves goals of program.
Meet regularly with students to review progress and feedback, develop individualized learning goals, support career goals, and provide individualized mentorship and advising
Participate in Progress Committee providing detailed feedback bidirectionally to committee and students and participating in deceleration process if indicated
Collaborate with the Office of Student Life and GME teams in supporting students with directed pathways to matching
Support students and GME program leaders in facilitating transition to residency with development of individualized learning plans and collaborative handoffs
Collaborate with GME leaders to support residents with ongoing regular meetings for review of progress, individualized mentorship and advising
Develop relationships with clinical affiliates and communities to support workforce placement and loan repayment initiatives
Improve the A3YP as informed by course evaluation
Collaborate with A3YP leadership team to support programmatic evaluation and outcomes demonstration
All A3YP program leads are expected to be involved in direct student teaching as a DOCS preceptor and/or LIC preceptor within their assigned pathway and clinical training environment.
Participation in and attendance at regularly scheduled meetings
Must be responsive to email and text communications in a timely manner from students, faculty, and program and school leadership
Must engage with School of Medicine information technology platforms and learning management systems
Must have role as core faculty or partner closely with program leadership in respective GME program
May not participate in resident selection committee of respective GME program