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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 The successful candidate will act as the main clinical leadership representative for the NOSM University (NOSM U) Internal Medicine program within both internal and external contexts.

Reporting

The Program Director, Internal Medicine, reports to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education, for academic and financial matters and for non-academic policy and strategy issues.

Responsibilities

Summary of Functions

The Program Director, Internal Medicine is responsible for the planning, development, promotion, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of the NOSM U Internal Medicine Residency Program, in collaboration with regional site directors, and for supporting the work of NOSM U.

Educational Responsibilities

• Provide direction for all aspects of the NOSM U Internal Medicine residency program to ensure that it meets or exceeds the accreditation requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC):
  • Plan, organize, and supervise the NOSM U Internal Medicine residency program
  • Ensure the program provides opportunities for residents to attain all the competencies necessary to start the practice of Internal Medicine in any community in Canada
  • Ensure the program is delivering a Competency-Based education model
  • Ensure the program meets the Standards of Accreditation as determined by the RCPSC
  • Ensure a fair and transparent selection process for candidates applying to the program
  • Oversee the implementation of an effective resident assessment and promotion process in accordance with NOSM U postgraduate education policies
  • Oversee enhanced learning and remediation programs for residents in difficulty as necessary.
  • Maintain an appeal mechanism consistent with NOSM U postgraduate policies
  • Ensure appropriate support for residents including safety, career counselling, stress management, and other resources for resident wellbeing as needed
  • Ensure the ongoing review and evaluation of the residency program including educational objectives, research curriculum, academic sessions, and clinical curriculum consistent with the requirements of the RCPSC 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 Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education and Health Sciences, 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. Ensure that teaching sites are provided the opportunity to give input and feedback on educational experiences
• Support and foster faculty evaluation and preceptors’ professional development
• 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

• Supervise all clinical faculty leadership positions responsible for development and delivery of all Internal Medicine program curriculum
• Chair the Residency Program Committee (RPC)
• 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 RCPSC committees, as identified by the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education, or designate and provide such reports as may be required from time to time
• Represent the NOSM U Internal Medicine Program at national Program Director and Specialty Committee Meetings
• Liaise with people and groups essential to the NOSM U Internal Medicine residency program such as other NOSM U Program Directors and other Internal Medicine Program leadership 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 in Internal Medicine with the RCPSC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Preferably three (3) years of 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 experience in clinical practice and academic sectors
• 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

• Two (2.0) days per week