OBGYN Clerkship and 4th Year Course Assistant Director

Department:

SOM Wichita Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN)

-----

OB-GYN

Position Title:

OBGYN Clerkship and 4th Year Course Assistant Director

Job Family Group:

Academic

Job Description Summary:

This is a part-time, 0.3 FTE position that assists the OBGYN Clerkship and 4th Year Course Director in overseeing the Obstetrics and Gynecology Predoctoral Education for the department of OBGYN, including the 3rd year clerkship, 4th year rotations, electives, and other Obstetrics and Gynecology medical student activities, and serves as an additional point of contact for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. degree
• Eligible for or currently has a Kansas medical license
• Active candidate for American Board of OBGYN certification or certified by the American Board of OBGYN
• Clinically active
• Unrestricted license to practice medicine
• Wesley Healthcare hospital privileges

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in medical education (teaching medical students or residents)
• Experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology education and simulation
• Demonstrated passion regarding medical education
• Knowledge of Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Medical Student Learning Objectives
• Proficient at Microsoft Office

Job Duties Outlined:

Assist the OBGYN Clerkship and 4th Year Course Director in Overseeing the Obstetrics and Gynecology Predoctoral Education/Curriculum (65%)

• Assist the OBGYN Clerkship Director in overseeing the Obstetrics and Gynecology Predoctoral Education for the department of OBGYN, including the 3rd year clerkship, 4th year rotations, electives, enrichment opportunities during foundational sciences blocks, and other Obstetrics and Gynecology medical student activities. The Assistant Clerkship Director will primarily focus on supporting the 4th year rotations, which includes but is not limited to:
  • Completing all 4th year rotation evaluations
  • Reviewing 4th year rotation requests and applications
  • Reviewing 4th year course descriptions, syllabi and assessments
  • Assisting the Clerkship with the Prep for Residency initiatives
  • Reviewing applications for residency and participating in residency interviews
  • Assisting with grading and evaluation of 3rd year OSCEs
• Assist the OBGYN Clerkship Director in communicating with the medical student curriculum committee and the Assistant and Associate Deans for Medical Education and assist with implementation and quality of the medical student educational program and assist in coordination of institutional policies and educational programs with those of the University, affiliated clinical sites, accrediting bodies such as the LCME, and national specialty and educational groups.
• Assist the OBGYN Clerkship Director in collaborations with the Assistant Dean for Medical Education: Clinical Sciences regarding appropriateness of assessment methods as they relate to learning objectives and competencies, and facilitate collection, review, and completion of student and faculty evaluations at the conclusion of each clinical sciences block.
• Assist the OBGYN Clerkship Director in recruiting and engaging with the regional educational leaders on all campuses to ensure student educational experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology curriculum are consistent among sites while taking advantages of site-specific resources and opportunities (in accordance with the LCME accreditation standard ED- 8).
• Serve on committees (e.g., Curriculum Committee, special committees, and task forces) as the Assistant OBGYN Clerkship Director to ensure that students are appropriate prepared for the clinical sciences block, and provided adequate resources, and the block is mapped to the graduation competencies.

Teaching (25%)

• Teach faculty, residents, and medical students by giving lectures.
• Provide regular attendance and presentations at student and resident teaching conferences.
• Complete evaluations of residents and medical students.
• Serve on academic, department, and hospital committees as requested by the Department Chair and Division Directors.
• Be an example of an academic clinician by supporting/conducting clinical research in the Department and support the other scholarly activities of the School.

Research (7%)

• Design, write, implement, oversee, and present and/or publish innovations in medical education devel