Part Time Faculty (MD, DO) - Clinical Skills Evaluator, Doctoring (College of Medicine-Phoenix)

Posting Number req17502 Department COM Phoenix Academic Affairs Department Website Link College of Medicine-Phoenix Medical Sub-Speciality Location Greater Phoenix Area Address 435 E.
5th St.
, Phoenix, AZ 85004 USA Position Highlights The Center for Clinical Skills and Assessments is currently seeking faculty Clinical Skills Evaluator for the Doctoring Program to teach and assess interviewing and physical exam skills to 1st and/or 2nd year UA medical students in a structured setting using standardized patients (SP).
The Center is outfitted with video monitoring equipment in each of the 24 exam rooms.
The space is equipped with LearningSpace, a web-based technology, which allows for the video recording of the SP encounters, and also allows faculty to view live and students to review the encounters after the event allowing for feedback and assessment.
During each of the blocks there is a concentration on a specific group of organ systems except in the first block when a cursory introduction to medical interviewing and the physical examination is presented.
Therefore, the interview and physical exam elements emphasized are focused on those organ systems.
The first year Doctoring Course has been divided into blocks: Block 1: Molecular Bases and Life and Disease (MBLD) Block 2: Musculoskeletal Neurologic (MSNS 1) Block 3: Neurological Sciences (NS 2) Block 4 Cardiovascular Hematology (CV-Heme) Block 5: Pulmonary Renal Acid Base (PRAB) With the academic year beginning the 1st week in July and ending mid-May.
Year 2 is compressed beginning 2nd week of July and ends mid-December.
The second year Doctoring Course has been divided into blocks: Block 1: GI, metabolism, Diabetes, Nutritional Science (GIMDN) Block 2: Reproduction, Endocrine, Behavior through the life span (REBLS) The class of 120 students has been divided into half with 1/3 of the class attending class on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon from 12:45-5:45 pm, approximately every other week.
Each of these groups is further divided into cohorts of three students each and assigned to a physician coach (Cohort Faculty).
Assigned student faculty pairings remain the same for the semester to ensure that each student is monitored for adequate progress.
Module Faculty members also assist in teaching Modules.
Module Faculty are present at each session and responsible for 6 students.
The successful candidate will fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate department, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and/or scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor.
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Duties & Responsibilities Attend all assigned Clinical Skills & Assessment Sessions.
Teach interviewing and physical exam skills to 1st and/or 2nd year UA medical students in a structured setting using standardized patients (SP).
Prepare for each session by completing required reading and viewing of video of the portions of the physical exam that will be practiced at that particular session.
Direct student learning with a focus on proficient history taking using Patient-Centered Interviewing techniques (including emotion seeking and emotion validation tools and motivational interview tools) Demonstrate physical examinations with efficiency and score students accurately.
Develop documentation skills to promote concise, precise, valid entries into the medical record.
Proficiently navigate and utilize SharePoint website and LearningSpace application to access videos, view cases, and enter assessments and evaluations.
Demonstrate approach to critical thinking to enable the student to develop both broad and then focused differentials based on the standardized patient (SP) presentations.
Additional duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications MD or DO.
Board Certified at the time of appointment.
Licensed to practice medicine in Arizona at the time of appointment.
Dedicated to delivery of Patient-centered medicine.
Individuals who are selected for employment and do NOT currently hold a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, will be required to obtain faculty status.
This will include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate College review committee.
Able to commit to a designated afternoon either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday when class is scheduled.
Preferred Qualifications * At least one year of technical experience working in a remote or virtual environment using video conferencing software, preferably Zoom.
* Teaching experience in an academic environment at the undergraduate medical student level.
* Primary care specialty.
Rank Tenure Information FLSA Non-Exempt Full Time/Part Time Part Time Number of Hours Worked per Week Varies Job FTE .
02 - 0.
08 Work Calendar Fiscal Job Category Faculty Benefits Eligible No Benefits Rate of Pay $100 Per Hour Compensation Type hourly rate Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies 3 Target Hire Date Expected End Date Contact Information for Candidates College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources HR-PHX@arizona.
edu Open Date 9/6/2023 Open Until Filled Yes Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter Special Instructions to Applicant Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety.
Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.
Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS: If you currently hold a faculty appointment with the College of Medicine-Phoenix, please include the title in your letter.
If you do NOT currently hold a faculty appointment, please include a statement indicating your interest in applying for a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix.
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