Assistant Dean of Simulation and Experiential Learning

The Assistant Dean of Simulation and Experiential Learning (ADSEL) provides leadership and oversight to the development and delivery of experiential learning, medical simulation and standardized patient (SP) experiences for ICOM students across all four years of the ICOM curriculum and with our health system/GME partners.  The ADSEL leads best practices in Manikin based simulation and standardized patient encounters that adhere to the Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH) guidelines with the goal of SSIH accreditation.  The Assistant Dean provides clinical expertise while working with faculty and staff in the development of all simulation/SP cases and clinical encounters and works with students and GME partners in remediating clinical skills.  This position promotes and participates in faculty development and scholarly activity in the field of simulation.  The Assistant Dean has oversight for the department budget and supervises the Director of Simulation and faculty who are involved with simulation. This position reports to the Dean/Chief Academic Officer.  This full-time position may provide time for clinical activity in their chosen specialty.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct and oversee all medical simulation and clinical skills experiences including Manikin and SP curriculum in a manner consistent with national simulation guidelines.
• Supervise all staff and faculty, including adjunct faculty, who are involved with the delivery of simulation events and programs.
• Develop and implement, in collaboration with faculty, clinical course directors, and the Director of Simulation, all simulation cases and rubrics aligning with curricular mapping, entrustable professional activities (EPA’s), and core competencies.
• Promote and develop professional development for all faculty, simulation team members, and standardized patients focused on simulation best practices, debriefing and standards of care.
• In collaboration with the Director of Simulation, create and implement a pathway for SSIH accreditation for the ICOM simulation center.
• Serve as course director for the Clinical Preparation course at the beginning of the OMS-III year,  which serves as the final preparation to begin clinical rotations for rising OMS-III students.
• Oversee the simulation department budget and together with the Director of Simulation be responsible for all expenditures, inventory, and fiscal planning.
• Provide clinical expertise in the training of standardized patients.
• Promote the collection and interpretation of data and reports of student outcomes and performance as related to meeting accreditation standards and preparing students for graduate medical education (GME).

• Assist and develop opportunities for our GME partners to utilize the Simulation Department with the involvement of our students as possible.
• Promote and collaborate in research and other scholarly activities in the simulation field.
• Assist in the integration of POCUS into the ICOM curriculum.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

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Requirements

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises the Director of Simulation.
• Support and assist the Director of Simulation in their supervision of the simulation team, which consists of 5+ full time employees and many part time employees (SP personnel and adjunct faculty).

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a DO or MD degree from a COCA or LCME accredited medical school.
• Experience in medical education, simulation and standardized patients and curricular development.
• A valid medical license and ability to obtain a medical license in Idaho.
• Board certification by the AOBME or the ABME in their chosen specialty.
• Experience with use of an audio/visual program such a Learning Space for use in simulation.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Simulation fellowship or similar work experience and training is preferred.
• Three years or more experience in planning, developing, and evaluating clinical simulation/SP programs.
• Five years of clinical experience/practice post-residency.
• CHSE or CHSE-A certification.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• A team player who values collaboration, mutual support and team cohesion.
• Excellent written and communication skills.
• A strong leader who is a skilled decision maker who is able to lead and communicate with various constituencies across the college.
• Understanding of national simulation standards and guidelines with the ability to work with faculty and staff to uphold these standards.
• Regular reliable attendance is an essential aspect of this position.

Benefits

• Health Care Plans (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Winter Break)
• Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability