HSOM--Vice Chair Education-Anesthesiology

HSOM-Open Rank-Vice Chair Education-Anesthesiology

Title:

HSOM-Open Rank-Vice Chair Education-Anesthesiology

Assignment Category:
Full-Time

Rank:
Open Rank

Payroll Status:
Faculty 12

UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine seeks a Vice Chair for Education. The ideal candidate will be board‑certified in Anesthesiology, eligible to practice medicine in Alabama, and have a proven track record in clinical practice and leadership. Prior experience as a residency program director or fellowship director, and experience in graduate medical education or advanced medical student education, is strongly preferred.

The vice chair will be responsible for:

• Oversight of the Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Residency training program.
  • Support the Program Director in defining roles for Associate Program Directors and Program Coordinators and provide mentorship to develop clear succession plans.
  • Assist program personnel in preparing for all regulatory and administrative roles (ACGME, RRC, CLER, SOM GME, etc.) and maintain active involvement with appropriate national societies.
  • Assist with residency recruitment and support curriculum development to meet learner needs.
• Oversight of the Assistant Director of Education/Librarian, collaborating with residency and fellowship Program Directors to develop roles and responsibilities while providing mentoring.
• Oversight of all ACGME‑accredited fellowship training programs.
  • Mentor fellowship directors and identify junior faculty interested in subspecialty education roles, assisting with succession planning.
  • Deliver faculty development related to requirements and best practices and ensure process improvement in under‑performing fellowships.
  • Supervise the fellowship program coordinator and administrative staff.
• Oversight of all non‑ACGME fellowship training programs.
  • Ensure non‑accredited fellowships meet expectations for accredited programs.
  • Oversee establishment of new fellowships and selection of fellowship leadership.
• Oversight of all Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) programs.
  • Medical student rotations.
  • Student Interest Group in Anesthesiology (SIGA).
• Faculty Development.
  • Develop transparent expectations, evaluation, and benefits for teaching faculty.
  • Support faculty in developing sound teaching skills.
  • Mentor faculty, fellows, and residents interested in educational careers or projects.
  • In partnership with the Department Chair and CFO, provide financial oversight of all education programs, including budget management.
• Communication Expectations.
  • Hold regular meetings with the Department Chair to discuss progress in education activities.
  • Hold regular meetings with the Residency Program Director and Associate Program Directors.
  • Meet regularly with each Fellowship Director.

• Licensed physician (M.D. or D.O.).
• Board‑certified in Anesthesiology and eligible to practice medicine in Alabama.
• Track record of clinical achievement.
• Leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education, including experience as a residency or fellowship program director.
• Experience as a leader in medical student education beyond the clerkship director role is acceptable in lieu of graduate medical education experience.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

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