Program Director for Primary Care
The Program Director for Primary Care Medicine will work closely with and report to the Founding Associate Dean of Clinical Medical Education for the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The Chair for Primary Care Medicine reports to the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine for the College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Your responsibilities include establishing and overseeing the undergraduate primary care curriculum. This position is to build a robust curriculum ensuring all aspects of the program follow university requirements and are compliant with medical education regulations, including the American Osteopathic Association.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for planning, developing, and evaluating the primary care curriculum including topics, courses, and methods of instruction.
• Participates in the instruction and supervision of medical students at all phases of training including didactics, small groups, clinical cases, clinical skill labs, clinical patient care, simulation training, procedure, and task training, and standardized patient encounters.
• Supervises the development and implementation of the clinical curriculum in primary care (ambulatory) for the third and fourth years.
• Oversees student performance and assessment of third- and fourth-year medical students on clinical rotations in Primary Care Medicine.
• Assists in the development of early clinical experience opportunities for students in years 1 and 2.
• Supports Primary Care Clerkship Directors and faculty Clinical Sites.
• Evaluates faculty and staff members according to their job descriptions and consistent with medical school, and university standards.
• Reviews all faculty appointment applications for the Department of Primary Care and provides recommendations to the appointment and promotion committee.
• Participates in fundraising activities.
• Serves on committees within the medical school as assigned.
• Represents the COM by serving on state and national committees
• Collaborates with other departments and colleges at the University to develop and implement interprofessional educational curriculum and clinical experiences.
• Serves as the faculty mentor for the primary care student interest group.
• Serves as a faculty advisor and provides mentorship for medical students pursuing primary care.
• Writes Primary Care letters for students applying to primary care residency training programs.
• Participates in interviewing applicants for potential admission to the COM.
• Participates in required COM faculty development.
• Leads the Primary Care research and scholarly activity strategic plan.
• Participates in and supports faculty involvement with educational, clinical, research and scholarly activity.
Qualifications Required
• DO or MD degree required.
• Board certification is required by either the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
• Must have a previously demonstrated commitment to education.
• Experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting.
Skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on various multidisciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in data analysis, performance metrics and quality improvement.
• Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to develop and maintain evaluation and development procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of the academic departments and their individual courses offered.
• Ability to identify problems, develop solutions and implement change.
Computer Skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook
Physical and Environmental Requirements
• Mental/Visual Demand and Physical Effort.
• For a normal office environment, you must be able to lift 50lbs from floor level.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver normal size full file box for archival purposes.
• Must be able to occasionally bend, twist, and stoop.
• Frequent typing of computer keyboard.
• Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as computer, mobile device,
phone, copier, scanner, printer, or related items.
• May be called upon to work beyond the normal workday.
• Must have good personal hygiene and adhere to corporate dress policy (business casual).
Work Remotely - No
Work Location: Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $220,000.00 - $230,000.00 per year
Additional Salary Information
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
