The primary duty of the Discipline Chair for Internal Medicine is the oversight of the Internal Medicine clinical education for SWAGÊÓƵstudents. This position is responsible for the oversight of the teaching and clinical experiences provided by the clinical faculty in VCOM’s core clinical sites who teach students in Internal Medicine (and where relevant, certain IM specialties). Develops and annually updates the clinical curriculum and syllabi for the core rotations. Serves as an advisor to students in this specialty and for obtaining a residency and fellowship for clinical practice. Provides on-campus teaching in topics in the specialty field of Internal Medicine. Supports the College by serving on committees, providing student interviews, curriculum development and delivery, and in all areas of the college development. Provides research and scholarly activity as related to Internal Medicine. Participates in OMM and Physical Diagnosis Laboratory.
Where relevant and included in contract, this position may also include oversight of the Clinical Medicine Course. If/when this is applied to this position, the duties of course director will also be attached and apply.
Salary Range: $100,000 - $220,000 (depending on FTE and duties within contract)
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) preferred (or may be held by an LCME accredited medical school graduate physician (MD) with knowledge of osteopathic principles and practice and a demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of Osteopathic Medicine and Medical Education)
- Licensure: State License
- Certification: Must have obtained initial board certification and additional certifications to remain current depending upon the state’s requirements and the year of graduation of the physician.
- Experience: Residency completion in Internal Medicine with a practice history that is/was concentrated in Internal Medicine. Past experience teaching medical students and/or residents in a clinical or academic setting is required.
Other skills important to this position:
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Skill in empathy and compassion as a role model in patient care
- Strong team player
- Commitment to company values
- Basic computer proficiency
Preferences may be given to applicants who possess any or all of the following skills or attributes:
- General knowledge in primary care and rural medicine
- Current proficiency in Osteopathic Medicine theory and techniques
- Prior teaching experience in classroom or in clinical setting
- Demonstrated ability to achieve proficiency in academics and research
Successful candidate will be subject to a criminal history background check.
Regular, reliable or predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.