Assistant Professor, Physician

Key Responsibilities

• Teach primary clinical skills to undergraduate medical students.
• Mentor students in patient interviewing, physical examination techniques, diagnostic reasoning, and various clinical procedures.
• Prepare and deliver lectures to first- and second-year medical students on clinically related topics.
• Create learning objectives for lectures based on Bloom's Taxonomy.
• Create clinical-based multiple-choice questions in the style similar to the COMLEX-USA Level 1 and 2CE licensing exams.

Curriculum And Assessment

• Engage in committees for coordination of lecture, lab, and practical exam schedules (at the Dean’s discretion).
• Design and implement simulation-based learning activities to enhance student competency.
• Audit student performance through objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) and other evaluation methods.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to integrate clinical skills training with other components of the medical curriculum.

Student Support And Development

• Mentor and advise students.
• Participate in third and fourth-year virtual didactic sessions.
• Serve as a table trainer in the Osteopathic Principles and Practice course (DOs only).
• Opportunity to see patients in the Osteopathic Care Center (DOs only).
• Stay current with advances in medical education and incorporate innovative teaching methods.
• Provide feedback and support to facilitate students' professional development.

Academic and Scholarly Activities

• Participate in departmental meetings, faculty development programs, and other academic activities.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research and publications, related to medical education and clinical skills training.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) or Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics, Family Medicine.
• Valid medical license.
• Minimum of 5+ years of clinical experience, preferably in a primary care setting.
• Previous teaching experience in a medical school or residency program is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to excellence in medical education and student success.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with simulation-based education and assessment.
• Involvement in educational research and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Familiarity with osteopathic principles and practices.

Compensation

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.