Associate Dean of Clinical Education & Residency Director

The Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Residency Director reports to the Dean of the College of Naturopathic Medicine and supports Sonoran University’s Strategic Plan and Academic Affairs’ department goals of:

• Academic Excellence
• Continuous Improvement
• Mission-Focused Growth and Sustainability

The Associate Dean and Residency Director provides leadership to ensure that all clinical supervisors in Sonoran University’s teaching clinics are effective educators and practice evidence based naturopathic medicine that results in positive patient outcomes. This position is responsible for designing and implementing the curriculum of the courses and activities relating to clinical education, including the residency programs.

The Associate Dean and Residency Director collaborates both intra- and inter-departmentally and supports the efforts of the Academic Affairs department to improve educational outcomes, foster student success, and expand educational offerings. The Associate Dean also works in the capacity of Residency Director, overseeing the program and supporting residents as they complete their respective programs. As an academic administrator, the Associate Dean will work closely with the clinical leadership team to create an efficient and professional clinic environment and student education experience.

This position oversees the clinical curriculum both on- and off-site, improving clinical educational effectiveness, and administering the clinical education and residency program budget. Duties of this position include planning, developing, and implementing on-site and off-site clerkship curricula, demonstrating educational effectiveness of clinical programs beginning in the first year, implementing educational policies, and assisting in continuous improvement of clerkships, training sites, clinical education courses, and residency experiences.

In support of these duties, the Associate Dean will support clinical faculty in the education of students and residents, and work closely with faculty and campus administration. With faculty, s/he will collect, analyze, and synthesize data to form cohesive clinical educational experiences. This individual will provide leadership in graduate medical education, mentor residents, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and contribute to the training of naturopathic medical students.

The Associate Dean and Residency Director is an active member of the Sonoran University community promoting its mission, vision, and core values by actively participating in scholarly work and providing service to the University, community, and the profession.