Augusta University ยท 1 month ago
Open Rank Faculty in Internal Medicine- Residency Associate Program Director
Candler, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAugusta University is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph's / Candler Health System. The Associate Program Director will assist in developing and delivering a nationally recognized residency program, overseeing operations, accreditation, and clinical education.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Partner with the Program Director to oversee program operations, accreditation activities, and compliance with AGME requirements. Lead curricular planning and implementation. Engage in faculty development, coaching and remediation process. Support faculty recruitment, onboarding and mentorship efforts
Lead the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), which meets semi annually to review resident evaluations, assess milestone progress, and advise the Program Director regarding each residents progress. Annually complete the ACGME faculty survey. Serve on the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), which reviews program goals, monitors progress, and supports ongoing improvement
Assist with applicant recruitment, interview planning and selection. Supervise, advises, and evaluates up to 60 residents (20/yr). Regularly conducts formative assessments, milestone reviews, and promotion recommendations. Provides mentorship and individualized learning plan for residents across levels. Engages in direct observation and feedback loops with residents
Under the guidance of the Program Director, the Associate Program Director will help administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating residents/fellows in each of the ACGME competency areas and in conformance with the policies and procedures of both the Medical College of Georgia and the St. Joseph's / Candler Health System. The Associate Program Director will be responsible to the Program Director for the timely and accurate completion of all tasks and their quality. Associate Program Director duties include, but are not limited to:
Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education in all sites that participate in the program
Review, update, and revise didactic and clinical educational curricula as needed
Select and oversee work of core faculty; evaluate their GME-related performance annually; enter evaluations to track and monitor performance
Assist in timely reporting to the ACGME through the ACGME Accreditation Data System (ADS)
Assist in the annual program evaluation and documentation; establish and monitor action plans as directed
Ensure evaluations of residents by faculty are completed on a timely basis
Assist in the semiannual evaluation of resident performance
Participate in GME governance meetings as directed
Ensure correct and timely entry of resident schedules and reports pertinent to quarterly rotation data submission
Assist in faculty document their supervision of residents/fellows
Assist in the creation of resident schedules in compliance with duty hour regulations established by MCG and the ACGME
Ensure appropriate credentialing for residents and supervising faculty
Assist in monitoring resident supervision at all participating sites; ensure the supervision of residents through distribution of explicit written descriptions of supervisory lines of responsibility for the care of patients to all faculty and residents; provide residents with prompt, reliable systems for communicating and interacting with supervisory physicians
Participate as directed in the Clinical Competency Committee to assess resident achievement of milestones on a twice yearly basis, at minimum; maintain minutes of the meetings; enter milestone assessments in an online reporting system
Monitor resident record of all required index cases and/or procedures and ensure data is entered in ADS (if required by the ACGME) or online; in accordance with guidelines established by specialty; adjust schedules or assignments as required to ensure residents achieve adequate case volumes; establish guidelines for procedural supervision that include assessing indications, contraindications, anatomical landmarks, technical skills, anticipating and managing complications, and obtaining informed consent
Complete summative competency-based assessment for graduating residents and submit "Final Verification of Training" form (available on GME website) to GME Office; respond promptly to inquiries for qualitative recommendations for graduates; consult with GME office in cases where there were performance concerns that were not resolved during training or delayed completion of training
Implement and monitor policies and procedures consistent with the institutional and program requirements for resident duty hours and the working environment
Monitor the need for and ensure the provision of back up support systems when resident patient care responsibilities are unusually difficult or prolonged
Ensure all data is submitted and/or updated on a timely basis, including but not limited to: program information, residents' demographics, schedules, duty hours, evaluations, procedures
Prepare and submit all information required and requested by the ACGME, including but not limited to annual updates to ADS, and ensure that the information submitted is accurate and complete
Prepare and submit by the applicable deadline all information required and requested by the MCG Office of Graduate Medical Education in an accurate and complete manner
Participate in the annual budgeting resident allocation process; manage program operating budgets within established guidelines and in consultation with departmental academic and administrative leadership, and
Be familiar with and comply with ACGME and Review Committee policies and procedures as outlined in the ACGME Manual of Policies and Procedures
Participate in the undergraduate medical education program as assigned, including but not limited to clinical teaching, mentoring, lectures, and small group education sessions
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
MD, DO or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution
Active license to practice in the state of Georgia or meet all eligibility requirements
Current certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Demonstrated participation in academic societies and faculty development initiatives
Experience or formal training in curriculum design, resident evaluation, and educational leadership
Assistant Professor- Early level career as a faculty member with appropriate post graduate training
Associate Professor- Mid level career faculty member with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience
Professor- Senior level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience
Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation
Evidence of ability as a teacher
Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned
Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements)
Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!
Full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.
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Augusta University
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