Director of Ultrasound Education at Eastern Virginia Medical School

Norfolk, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ultrasound Education, Teaching, Lab Management, Curricular Development, Supervision, Budget Management, Educational Research, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Faculty Development, Clinical Coordination, Assessment Processes, Standardized Patients, Vendor Liaison, Inter-Professional Training

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Overview The Director of Ultrasound Education is responsible for the development, delivery, and enhancement of the ultrasound educational program. Position plays an important role in faculty development, assisting and advising in the expansion of ultrasound education across health professions, and partnering with graduate medical education and clinical coordinators to vertically and horizontally integrate ultrasound education into educational curriculum. Position will have a faculty appointment in the Department of Emergency Medicine and reports to the Assistant Dean of Ultrasound Education. Responsibilities Teaching Active participation in ultrasound teaching activities, including educational presentations Instructs in laboratory sessions for medical, health science students, and residents Facilitates small group sessions for medical students, health science students, and residents/fellows Organizes and supervises teaching rounds for learners on clinical rotations Demonstrates commitment to enhancing educational skills by participating in courses, conferences, workshops, on-line learning experiences, etc. related to one’s educational responsibilities Lab/Class Management Work closely with course/block/clerkship directors to vertically and horizontally integrate US opportunities throughout the Schools of Medicine and Health Professions. Development of protocols for simulated patients (SPs), faculty, students and residents involved in curricular delivery. Ensure the EVMS ultrasound curriculum has well-defined objectives, evaluation/assessment processes and, where appropriate, coordination across courses, clerkships, electives and collaborative efforts with residents and clinicians. Supervision Responsibilities Chair and meet regularly with the Ultrasound Education Committee Supervise EVMS students and Standardized Patients, as appropriate, for curricular implementation and delivery Work with ultrasound personnel to ensure mission readiness and course support for the various programs Manage the budget and curricular development in support of institutional and strategic planning as related to ultrasound Work with Development and Alumni Relations to promote knowledge and philanthropic opportunities to the ultrasound program Perform annual reviews While the Director is not responsible for supporting their salary through research, it is expected the candidate will be involved in educational research and will help coordinate ultrasound research opportunities to elevate the ultrasound program regionally, nationally and as a center of ultrasound training excellence Provide annual summary and feedback on ultrasound program development, delivery and planning to the Assistant Dean for Ultrasound Education as well as leadership (as requested) Contracting May be required to liaison with equipment vendors, software providers and repair people for management of equipment associated with the ultrasound curriculum May be required to foster interactions with other ultrasound training program for both inter-professional training opportunities. Qualifications EducationMedical Doctor (MD or DO) Experience Successful candidate should have minimum of five years of ultrasound (US) experience. Skills Candidates should have skill and experience in multiple methods/techniques of communication and interpersonal skills to direct large groups or personnel (to include faculty, staff, students, and course attendees). Candidates must possess the ability to clearly express safety issues, logistical needs and standards, as well as the ability to produce procedural and curricular recommendations in both oral and written form. Preference will be given to candidates with clinical point-of-care (POCUS) experience and those with prior experience administering or developing ultrasound education programs. Location : Location US-VA-Norfolk

Responsibilities

The Director of Ultrasound Education is responsible for developing and enhancing the ultrasound educational program, including teaching and supervising various educational activities. The position also involves managing the curriculum, faculty development, and collaborating with other educational programs.