Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) Specialty Liaison -Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor

Job Summary:

The Office of Medical Education (OME) with the University of Colorado’s School of Medicine (SOM) is searching for a Specialty Liaison for LIC curriculum. 

The School of Medicine’s Office of Medical Education has transitioned the core clinical curriculum into an LIC model, as part of a larger scale full curriculum overhaul. Core clinical education will occur in a longitudinal, integrated fashion primarily in an outpatient setting, with targeted hospital-based training called immersions placed during the core clinical year. Core competencies will be taught encompassing care of adults, children, and pregnant patients taught by providers representing the disciplines of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery, and emergency medicine.  

A longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) was created based on three foundational characteristics of an effective, core clinical educational environment:

(1) Student participation in comprehensive care of patients over time

(2) Presence of a continuous learning relationship with those patients' clinicians

(3) Meeting a majority of core clinical competencies in an ongoing, continuous fashion through those experiences

FTE:  0.05 – 0.3 FTE salary support, at educational cap of $250,000

Examples of Work Performed:

·       Oversight and coordination of inpatient immersion experiences for all LIC students enrolled in at the LIC site.

·       Develop protocols and systems to facilitate longitudinal care of patients for students, including assisting students in follow up of patients who are admitted for inpatient treatment and follow-up in specialty care areas.

·       Recruitment and oversight of preceptors who work longitudinally with students. 

·       Provide ongoing education of faculty and housestaff if applicable about student roles in patient care and best practices in teaching LIC students.

·       Provide ongoing faculty development to preceptors regarding longitudinal precepting, mentoring and assessment skills. 

·       Close collaboration with Clinical Core Director (CCDs) to ensure LIC students are achieving competency and comparability in all required domain aspects required by the clerkship.

·       Develop all specialty-specific didactic content in conjunction with CCD and Basic Science Content Directors.

·       Facilitate/teach specialty-specific didactic sessions over the course of the year (or recruit faculty speakers). 

·       Assist with the regular assessment of students including direct observation, identification of students who need support, collaboration with CCD on remediation plans, gathering of assessments and feedback from all supervisors working with students, creating summary reports of student progress, and participation in grading meetings.

·       Assist with the administration of the LIC programs at the LIC site as needed.

Other Expectations:

·       All liaisons are expected to be involved in direct student teaching as an LIC preceptor.

·       Participation in and attendance at monthly LIC site meetings.

·       Participation in and attendance at monthly CCD specialty liaison meetings.

·       Must be responsive to email and text communications in a timely manner from students, faculty, and program and school leadership.

·       Must engage with School of Medicine information technology platforms and learning management systems.

Work Location:

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $910 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

·       Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.  

·       Board Certified Physician

·       Candidates must be able to obtain an Instructor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.  

Sr. Instructor:

·       Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.  

·       Board Certified Physician

·       Candidates must be able to obtain a Sr Instructor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.  

Assistant Professor:

·       Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.  

·       Board Certified Physician

·       Candidates must be able to obtain an Assistant Professor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.

Associate Professor:

·       Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.  

·       Board Certified Physician.

·       Candidates must be able to obtain an Associate Professor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. 

Professor:

·       Candidates must hold a terminal degree such as an MD or DO degree from an accredited University.  

·       Board Certified Physician.

·       Candidates must be able to obtain a Professor faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.  

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Program management and coordination skills.

·       Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team members.

·       Experience in medical education and curriculum development.

·       Experience working effectively with blended teams.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·       Excellent written and oral communication.

·       Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across multidisciplinary teams.

·       Strong understanding of clinical education models and medical education curricula.

·       Ability to cultivate relationships with people who enjoy teaching, who can inspire students and support the educational process and values of life-long learning of the CU School of Medicine.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1.     A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2.     Curriculum vitae / Resume

3.     Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Adkins, Katlynn , [email protected]

Screening of Applications Begins:

This position may be seeking multiple candidates. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and candidates may be contacted for interviews throughout the posting period. Upon candidate(s) selection, the posting will be closed, and no further applications will be accepted.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: The salary range for this position is up to $12,500 - $75,000 representing an estimated 0.05 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual’s current 1.0 FTE salary. 

Sr. Instructor: The salary range for this position is up to $12,500 - $75,000 representing an estimated 0.05 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual’s current 1.0 FTE salary. 

Assistant Professor: The salary range for this position is up to $12,500 - $75,000 representing an estimated 0.05 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual’s current 1.0 FTE salary. 

Associate Professor: The salary range for this position is up to $12,500 - $75,000 representing an estimated 0.05 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual’s current 1.0 FTE salary. 

Professor: The salary range for this position is up to $12,500 - $75,000 representing an estimated 0.05 FTE salary support plus benefits. The final offer will be capped at $250,000 annually and will depend on the individual’s current 1.0 FTE salary. 

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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