University of Arizona Hiring for Part Time Faculty (MD, DO) – Clinical Skills Evaluator, Doctoring (College of Me at Phoenix, AZ  Full Time

The Center for Clinical Skills and
Assessments is currently seeking faculty Clinical Skills Evaluator for the
Doctoring Program to teach and assess interviewing and physical exam skills
to 1st and/or 2nd year UA medical students in a structured setting using
standardized patients (SP). The Center is outfitted with video monitoring
equipment in each of the 24 exam rooms. The space is equipped with
LearningSpace, a web-based technology, which allows for the video recording
of the SP encounters, and also allows faculty to view live and students to
review the encounters after the event allowing for feedback and assessment.

During each of the blocks there is
a concentration on a specific group of organ systems except in the first
block when a cursory introduction to medical interviewing and the physical
examination is presented. Therefore, the interview and physical exam elements
emphasized are focused on those organ systems.

The first year Doctoring Course
has been divided into blocks:

• Block 1: Molecular Bases and Life and Disease (MBLD)
• Block 2: Musculoskeletal Neurologic (MSNS 1)
• Block 3: Neurological Sciences (NS 2)
• Block 4 Cardiovascular Hematology (CV-Heme)
• Block 5: Pulmonary Renal Acid Base (PRAB)

With the academic year beginning the 1st week
in July and ending mid-May.

Year 2 is compressed beginning 2nd week of July and ends mid-December. The second year Doctoring Course has been divided into blocks:

• Block 1: GI, metabolism, Diabetes, Nutritional Science (GIMDN)
• Block 2: Reproduction, Endocrine, Behavior through the life span (REBLS)

The class of 120 students has been
divided into half with 1/3 of the class attending class on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoon from 12:45-5:45 pm,
approximately every other week. Each of these groups is further divided into
cohorts of three students each and assigned to a physician coach (Cohort
Faculty). Assigned student faculty pairings remain the same for the semester to ensure that
each student is monitored for adequate progress. Module Faculty members also
assist in teaching Modules. Module Faculty are present at each session and
responsible for 6 students.

The successful candidate will
fulfill the responsibilities of a faculty member in an appropriate
department, actively participate in teaching, clinical service and/or
scholarly work, and must qualify for an appointment at the rank of Assistant,
Associate or Full Professor.

The University of Arizona College
of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Biomedical Campus in the
heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals
to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long
learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Biomedical Campus embodies the
University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy
in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical
facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

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• Attend all assigned Clinical Skills & Assessment
  Sessions.
• Teach interviewing and physical exam skills to 1st
  and/or 2nd year UA medical students in a structured setting using
  standardized patients (SP).
• Prepare for each session by completing required
  reading and viewing of video of the portions of the physical exam that
  will be practiced at that particular session.
• Direct student learning with a focus on proficient
  history taking using Patient-Centered Interviewing techniques (including
  emotion seeking and emotion validation tools and motivational interview
  tools)
• Demonstrate physical examinations with efficiency and
  score students accurately.
• Develop documentation skills to promote concise, precise,
  valid entries into the medical record.
• Proficiently navigate and utilize SharePoint website and
  LearningSpace application to access videos, view cases, and enter
  assessments and evaluations.
• Demonstrate approach to critical thinking to enable
  the student to develop both broad and then focused differentials based
  on the standardized patient (SP) presentations.
• Additional duties may be assigned.

• MD or DO.
• Board Certified at the time of appointment.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Arizona at the time of
  appointment.
• Dedicated to delivery of Patient-centered medicine.
• Individuals who are selected for employment and do NOT
  currently hold a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of
  Medicine-Phoenix, will be required to obtain faculty status. This will
  include obtaining letters of recommendation and review by the appropriate
  College review committee.
• Able to commit to a designated afternoon either
  Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday when class is scheduled.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

[email protected]

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS: If you currently hold a faculty appointment with the College of Medicine-Phoenix, please include the title in your letter. If you do NOT currently hold a faculty appointment, please include a statement indicating your interest in applying for a faculty title with The University of Arizona College of Medicine- Phoenix.