Clinical Assistant Professor - OMSProgram Director - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

The OMS4 program director oversees the OMEDD 1801 OMS-IV corerotation and its educational aspects. They oversee the didactics, testing and day-to-day activities of the course. This includes an in-person orientation on the first day of the rotation, a Wednesday didactic program and a competency-based practical exam at the end of the month. They work closely with the OMM scholars and other OMM faculty in the development and deployment of the course offerings.

They also review and update the curriculum in coordination with the Department Chair. The program director provides instruction and table training during Wednesday OMM Skills Labs. The program director communicates effectively and meets regularly with class liaisons, struggling students, and the education specialist to address student needs. The program director represents the department and University professionally in all academic and clinical settings.

Role: OMS4 program director

• Abides by all OMM Department policies and procedures.
• Interact professionally and collegially with students, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrates a professional demeanor and serves as a role model and mentor.
• Communicates effectively in person and through written correspondence.
• Provides support and encouragement to students experiencing academic or personal challenges.
• Deals quickly and effectively with students, faculty, and staff concerns.

• OMM Clinical Education and Rotation(s)
  • Assists with didactics, testing and Wednesday activities
  • Works professionally with students, faculty, and staff
  • Obtains, maintains and encourages faculty preceptor sites
  • Communicates frequently and professionally with the Education Specialist, faculty, staff, and students
  • Provides direction, encouragement, and support to the students
  • Deals professionally and quickly with students’ issues and concerns
  • Consults and works with senior faculty
  • Frequently discusses course, concerns, and issues with the Chair and education specialist
  • Attends departmental faculty development activities
  • Assists students in learning the material, makes themselves available

• Learning and enhances existing curriculum, including didactic and technique components.
• Collaborates collegially with other faculty members to ensure instructional alignment.
• Delivers OMS4 orientation and MS1-4 lecture/labs as needed.
• Recommends curriculum improvements to align with national board examination standards (COMAT)
• Develops and facilitates online or self-directed learning materials.
• Reviews and updates the curriculum in coordination with the Department Chair.

• Creates learning objectives and assesses the students’ OMM competencies with a practical examination
• Contributes to the development and refinement of COMAT reviews
• Works collaboratively with faculty to maintain consistency and compliance with COCA and national board standards.
• Works with OMM scholars on grading practical examinations.

• Provides instruction, MS4 supervision, and table training during OMM Skills Labs (Wednesdays).
• Attends SMJC and pre-lab preparation sessions.
• Collaborate with faculty colleagues to enhance instructional quality and consistency.

• Contributes to the production of educational materials and academic publications
• Helps maintain up to date curriculum on Canvas
• Engages in OMM and sports medicine scholar journal clubs.

• Participates in and supports departmental research initiatives.
• Mentors students in developing and presenting research posters at local and national conferences (e.g., AOA, AAO).
• Collaborates with the OMM Research Professor on departmental research efforts.

• Maintains unrestricted…