DescriptionOverview:
The Director of the Yale Human Anatomy Program works with faculty, staff, and students to provide strategic and operational leadership for all components of the human anatomy program at Yale School of Medicine. This includes overseeing the human anatomy courses within the MD and PA programs, as well as instructional activities in graduate medical education, faculty development, and community outreach programs. This position will be supported for 0.5 - 1.0 FTE, considering the qualifications and other roles and responsibilities (e.g., clinical, research) of the potential candidate. Principal responsibilities include:
- Lead strategic planning, design, and continuous improvement of the Human Anatomy Program, ensuring alignment with the competencies, objectives, and milestones of both the MD and PA programs.
- Oversee and support curriculum development across all anatomy-related courses and phases, including foundational anatomy, neuroanatomy (Connection to the World), advanced surgical anatomy electives, incorporating important aspects of the history of medicine and use of human donors for educational purposes.
- Develop, maintain, and annually update course syllabi, foundational concept lists, and core conditions that anchor educational activities and assessments across the program.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of faculty, fellows, residents, and staff instructors; set clear pedagogical standards and design and provide faculty development as needed.
- Champion innovative, evidence-based pedagogical approaches in collaboration with the Office of MD Curriculum, the Office of PA Education, and the Center for Medical Education.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of formative and summative assessments for both the MD and PA programs, ensuring alignment with program competencies and YSM policies.
- Manage student performance monitoring, remediation processes, and timely communication of assessment outcomes to the Office of Student Affairs.
- Lead program evaluation by reviewing course evaluation data, overseeing instructor feedback mechanisms, participating in curriculum review committees, and implementing recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborate with course, clerkship, and elective directors across the MD and PA programs to ensure appropriate integration of anatomy content and progressive complexity throughout the curriculum.
- Support anatomy instruction in clinical settings, including surgery and OB/GYN clerkship activities in the anatomy lab, and coordinate with clinical departments that participate in anatomy education.
- Maintain and enhance program educational tools and resources, including the 3D Prosection tool, the Guided Anatomy instructional website, and the learning management system.
- Extend anatomy education beyond the medical school through support of residency programs, health professions trainees, graduate medical education, and community outreach initiatives including partnerships with New Haven Public Schools.
- Participate in the oversight of the ethical stewardship of Yale's human body donor program, which includes open and transparent communication with donors and their families, informed consent, and conscientious and appropriate care and use of donors' bodies throughout the entire process.
- Host the annual Service of Gratitude for anatomical donors and their families and represent the program at YSM events such as Second Look for admitted students and YSM alumni weekend.
- Pursue scholarly exploration of curricular innovations, stay current with advances in medical education, and participate in seminars and faculty development activities.
QualificationsRequired Skills and Abilities
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, with evidence of successful implementation of innovative solutions and new programs/projects, especially those related to anatomy instruction
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with evidence of the ability to collaborate with diverse groups of students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to design, oversee and continuously improve anatomy education for diverse groups of learners.
- Track record of educational and teaching excellence in human anatomy and/or related disciplines.
- Experience designing and evaluating learner assessments (e.g., lab practicals, written exams) and administering remediation processes for underperforming students.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and provide constructive feedback to instructors on teaching effectiveness.
Preferred Skills and Abilities
- Experience directing a human anatomy program of a comparable scale to the YSM program.
- Experience with educational technology innovation, including AR/VR and artificial intelligence-enabled instructional tools.
- Experience coordinating curricula across multiple health professions programs (e.g., MD and PA).
- Evidence of scholarly or professional contributions to the study of human anatomy and human anatomy education for health professionals.
Required Education and Experience
- Teaching and leadership experience in medical education
- Training and experience in disciplines with a high degree of relevance to the study of human anatomy(including clinical disciplines such as surgery, pathology, diagnostic imaging and scientific disciplines such as anthropology)
Preferred Education and Experience
- Advanced degree (e.g., MD, DO, PhD, EdD, or comparable) in a relevant field.
- Experience developing outreach programs and pipeline initiatives (e.g., K-12/high school programming, admissions-related outreach).
- Experience serving on curriculum review committees or in other curricular governance roles.
Application Instructions Candidates are asked to provide their CV and a statement of interest directly through the provided link: https://apply.interfolio.com/194481
The salary ranges listed below reflect the anticipated compensation range for all ranks included in this recruitment.
$300,000 - $325,000
