Program Director, Family Medicine PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Obstetrical Surgical Skills Apply Online!

Position Start Date: June 1, 2026

The position profile below 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, Family Medicine PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Obstetrical Surgical Skills, reports to the Program Director, Enhanced Skills.

Responsibilities

Summary of Functions

The Program Director, FM PGY3 Enhanced Skills – Obstetrical Surgical Skills, is responsible for the planning, development, promotion, implementation, assessment and evaluation of the Obstetrical Surgical Skills Enhanced Skills Residency Program and for supporting the work of NOSM U in preparing learners to work in rural and northern communities

Key Responsibilities

Educational Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Program Director, Enhanced Skills:

• Provide overall direction for all aspects of the Obstetrical Surgical Skills Enhanced Skills 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 Obstetrical Surgical Skills program including:
  • Support the residents in finding appropriate education experiences to meet the objectives, competencies, and outcomes of training
  • 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
  • Ensure appropriate support for residents including safety, career counselling, stress management and availability of other resources for resident wellbeing as needed
  • Take part in the ongoing review and evaluation of the residency program including educational objectives, academic and clinical curriculum consistent with the requirements of the CFPC and NOSM U
  • Ensure that residents work within the structure of the PARO contract and other regulations set by external agencies
• 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
• 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

Administrative Responsibilities

• Chair Obstetrical Surgical Skills – Residency Program Committee meetings
• Participate in the Enhanced Skills Residency Program Committee (ES RPC) and Competence Committee meetings
• 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 an Obstetrical Surgical Skills Residency Program and/or has Certificate of Added Competence in Obstetrical Surgical Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Preferably three (3) years of recent northern practice experience
• Preferably three (3) years of recent experience as a preceptor
• Substantial knowledge of, and exposure to, the issues faced by northern and rural medical education
• Experience in clinical practice and medical education
• Self-motivated and directed
• Superior interpersonal, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Resident advocacy skills and interest
• Preference will be given to NOSM University faculty residing in Northern Ontario

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