Clinical Skills Facilitator

RUSM

Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization’s purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Bridgetown, Barbados before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States.

Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), located on the island of Barbados in the West Indies, invites applications for Clinical Skills Facilitators in the Department of Clinical Foundations. The RUSM academic center has facilities in the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Center, which is centrally located in the vibrant capital city of Bridgetown.
 
The term for this position will run from May 1nd, 2023 through April 30th, 2024. You must be recent RUSM graduate to be eligible to apply for a Facilitator role. 
 
The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year.  Effective teachers are sought, particularly individuals who are interested in improving medical education and who work well on a team. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The successful candidates will be required to facilitate small group learning sessions designed to teach physical examination skills, medical interviewing skills, and case-based clinical reasoning.
• Assistance in high fidelity medical simulation used to teach students to apply clinical reasoning and a methodical approach to patients with time sensitive needs.
• Clinical Skills Facilitators are also assigned extended hour duties during pre-examination periods in order to coach students in skills practice sessions and are expected to proctor practical examinations within the clinical skills courses. 
• Clinical Skills Facilitators may also facilitate small group sessions in the Academy for

Teaching and Learning

• Proctoring clinical skills summative examinations in real-time with mastery of Educational Technology software
• Grading of patient encounter documentation is also expected as is performance of other duties, projects and tasks as requested by the department Chair.
• Opportunities exist to assist with curriculum development, departmental continuous quality improvement initiatives, medical education research projects and scholarly writing for publication. 
• Opportunities exist for personal and professional development  
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Clinical Skills Facilitators directly report to and are supervised by the Clinical Foundations Assistant Chairs with input from the Clinical Foundations Chair.

• Must have the M.D. degree from Ross University School of Medicine
• GPA must be above 3.0 or candidate must submit a letter of reference

 Other Requirements:

• You must have received graduation clearance from the Office of the Registrar.
• Applicants must have finished clinical rotations and electives and have passed USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 2 CS. 
• A final diploma will be provided to the Department Chair verifying you have met all graduation requirements. 
• Candidates will be selected based on their record of academic achievement and at least one phone interview with the Department Chair and Vice Chair.

Please include cover letter with your application and if you have applied for multiple junior teaching/fellow type positions, please indicate your order of preference.

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