Program Director, FM PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Self-Directed Apply Online!

Position Start Date: June 1, 2024

This position offers the opportunity for an energetic, creative leader to contribute to the achievement of the goals, vision and unique mission of the NOSM University (NOSM U) and ultimately to the health of the people of Northern Ontario.

Family Medicine is the largest residency program at NOSM U and the foundation of the Postgraduate Medical Education Portfolio, thus the Program Director, Family Medicine (FM) PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Self-Directed, plays a vital role in Postgraduate Medical Education at NOSM U.

The position calls for the successful candidate to have a substantial knowledge of, and exposure to, the issues faced by distributed medical education, to possess significant experience in clinical practice and the academic sector, to be self-motivated and self-directed, and to possess superior interpersonal, facilitation, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Reporting

The Program Director, FM PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Self-Directed, reports to the Program Director, Enhanced Skills for academic and strategic matters, and to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), for financial matters and for non-academic policy.

Responsibilities

Summary of Functions

The Program Director, FM PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Self-Directed, is responsible for the planning, development, promotion, implementation, assessment and evaluation of the FM PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Self-Directed Residency Program and for supporting the work of NOSM U.

Educational Responsibilities

• Provide direction for all aspects of the NOSM U Family Medicine residency program to ensure that it meets or exceeds the accreditation requirements of the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC):
  • Plan, organize and supervise the NOSM U Self-Directed Enhanced Skills Family Medicine residency program
  • Ensure the program provides opportunities for resident to attain all the skills and knowledge required for Self-Directed skills
  • Ensure a fair and transparent selection process for candidates applying to the program
  • Implement an effective resident assessment process in accordance with NOSM U Postgraduate Medical Education policies
  • Design enhanced learning plans, remediation plans, and wellness plans for residents in difficulty in accordance with NOSM U Postgraduate Medical Education policies
  • Ensure appropriate support for residents including safety, career counselling, stress management and availability of other resources for resident wellbeing as needed
  • Ensure the ongoing review and evaluation of the residency program including educational objectives, and clinical curriculum consistent with the requirements of the CFPC and NOSM U
• Employ a continuous quality improvement approach to resident placements, other educational experiences, and program development, so that residents are prepared to begin practice, in communities in Canada including northern and rural areas
• Coordinate the recruitment of faculty for teaching and make recommendations for academic appointments in collaboration with the Assistant Dean Family Medicine, the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Education and other academic/administrative leaders at NOSM U
• Work to enhance faculty support, development, evaluation and feedback to improve the commitment and retention of NOSM U faculty
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external reviews and accreditation of NOSM U programs
• Act as a surveyor for internal reviews at NOSM U, as requested

Administrative Responsibilities

• Attend the Enhanced Skills Residency Program Committee (ES RPC) meetings
• Facilitate communication among preceptors, programs and residents through committees and other mechanisms for the purposes of planning, coordinating and overseeing respective components of the program
• Participate in required postgraduate NOSM U and CFPC committees, as identified by the Program Director, Enhanced Skills, or designate and provide such reports as may be required from time to time
• Liaise with people and groups essential to the NOSM U Family Medicine residency program such as:
  • NOSM U Program Director(s)
  • CFPC Committees as needed
  • Other FM PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Self-Directed Program Directors across Ontario and Canada
• Fulfill other such duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

Education

• A physician licensed in Ontario, who possesses or is eligible for an academic appointment with NOSM U
• Must hold certification with the CFPC
• Preferably completed a Self-Directed Enhanced Skills Training Program

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Preferably three (3) years recent northern practice experience
• Preferably three (3) years recent experience as a preceptor
• Experience in program leadership role an asset
• Substantial knowledge of, and exposure to, the issues faced by northern and rural medical education
• Significant knowledge of Triple-C Competency-Based Curriculum and curriculum implementation
• Significant experience in clinical practice and academic sectors and intricate knowledge of key stakeholders in NOSM U training sites and other universities
• Self-motivated and directed
• Superior interpersonal, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Resident advocacy skills and interest

Language

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbally, written and comprehension)
• French/Indigenous language skills would be considered asset

Remuneration

• As per the stipendiary faculty remuneration process

Time Commitment

• One-half (0.5) day per month when there are no learners enrolled in the program for the given academic year
• One and one-half (1.5) days per month when there are learners enrolled in the program for the given academic year