Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Education

The Community Solution Education System•Des Moines, IA

20h

About The Position

The Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Medicine provides strategic leadership and oversight for the development, evaluation and support for the clinical components of the COM’s medical education curriculum. They are responsible for the recruitment, support and evaluation of clinical training sites and clinical faculty supporting the instructional programs of the COM for clinical education. This academic leader works closely with the Dean and the Chief Academic Officer (CAO) to ensure the high quality medical training and education is available for the students of the COM in an equitable manner, that the clinical partners deliver the curriculum as developed by the COM, that a QA/QI process advances the quality of the educational efforts of the COM and the skills of the faculty and that the COM possesses and supports its clinical training sites to ensure they meet all professional expectations and standards expected by the profession or required by accreditation, legal or regulatory officials. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Curriculum Development and Oversight Lead the continuous review, innovation, and enhancement of the clinical components of the medical education curriculum to ensure alignment with professional expectations and evolving healthcare needs. Collaborate with the Associate Deans for Preclinical Education, faculty, and curriculum committees to develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated curriculum across all years of medical training. Participate in assessing and evaluating of curricular effectiveness, student performance, quality and consistency of clinical training sites, and program outcomes. Along with other key leaders, oversee success with a QA/QI process for the programs and faculty to ensure desired outcomes in both internal assessments and external measurements (board pass rates). Clinical Education and Clerkships Work closely with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Experiences to oversee and direct clinical instructional programs, including core clerkships, electives, opportunities and requirements for scholarly activity and research in clinical settings and clinical skills training as well as the knowledge and skill that must be developed during the preclinical years to foster success in clinical education and be prepared to move into GME. Foster strong relationships and collaboration with affiliated teaching hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences are available the fulfil the demands of the COM’s curriculum, its regulatory standards and the professional expectation of the Osteopathic Profession. Work with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Experiences to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for clinical education programs, success on board examinations and preparation for entry into GME programs. Collaborate with Clerkship Directors and faculty to promote the integration of didactic education and clinical clerkship experiences. Faculty Development and Support Work with faculty to enhance teaching skills, curriculum design, and assessment methods through a QA/QI process of assessment and education. Foster an environment that supports and recognizes excellence in medical education and teaching. Graduate Medical Education (GME) Work with the Assistant Dean of GME to evaluate and support opportunities for GME creation. Working with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and the Assistant Dean of GME, provide leadership and support for program directors, faculty, and residents in all aspects of GME. Strategic Planning and Leadership Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and contribute to the overall strategic direction of KHSU-KansasCOM. Represent KHSU-KansasCOM on relevant internal and external committees and organizations related to medical education and GME. Collaborate with other academic leaders, healthcare partners, and stakeholders to advance the KHSU-KansasCOM 's mission and goals.

Requirements

D.O., M.D., or D.O.-M.D./Ph.D. degree from an accredited institution.
Must have or have a history of board certification in a clinical specialty during career.
Must have or have a history of having active, unrestricted license at some time during career.
Experience in medical education; curriculum development, program development and assessment, academic leadership roles.
Eligibility for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in an appropriate clinical department.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Commitment to excellence in medical education, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Development and Oversight Lead the continuous review, innovation, and enhancement of the clinical components of the medical education curriculum to ensure alignment with professional expectations and evolving healthcare needs.
Collaborate with the Associate Deans for Preclinical Education, faculty, and curriculum committees to develop and implement a comprehensive, integrated curriculum across all years of medical training.
Participate in assessing and evaluating of curricular effectiveness, student performance, quality and consistency of clinical training sites, and program outcomes.
Along with other key leaders, oversee success with a QA/QI process for the programs and faculty to ensure desired outcomes in both internal assessments and external measurements (board pass rates).
Work closely with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and the Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Experiences to oversee and direct clinical instructional programs, including core clerkships, electives, opportunities and requirements for scholarly activity and research in clinical settings and clinical skills training as well as the knowledge and skill that must be developed during the preclinical years to foster success in clinical education and be prepared to move into GME.
Foster strong relationships and collaboration with affiliated teaching hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems to ensure high-quality clinical training experiences are available the fulfil the demands of the COM’s curriculum, its regulatory standards and the professional expectation of the Osteopathic Profession.
Work with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and Associate Dean for Pre-Clinical Experiences to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for clinical education programs, success on board examinations and preparation for entry into GME programs.
Collaborate with Clerkship Directors and faculty to promote the integration of didactic education and clinical clerkship experiences.
Work with faculty to enhance teaching skills, curriculum design, and assessment methods through a QA/QI process of assessment and education.
Foster an environment that supports and recognizes excellence in medical education and teaching.
Work with the Assistant Dean of GME to evaluate and support opportunities for GME creation.
Working with the Assistant Dean for Clinical Education and the Assistant Dean of GME, provide leadership and support for program directors, faculty, and residents in all aspects of GME.
Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and contribute to the overall strategic direction of KHSU-KansasCOM.
Represent KHSU-KansasCOM on relevant internal and external committees and organizations related to medical education and GME.
Collaborate with other academic leaders, healthcare partners, and stakeholders to advance the KHSU-KansasCOM 's mission and goals.