Assistant Dean Undergraduate Medical Education

Essential Duties & Responsibilities(including but not limited to):

• Oversees thecampus-specific component ofdevelopment,implementationand assessmentof the curriculum of the UMass Chan Lahey regional medicalschool campus,including Early Clinical Learning,LEAD@LaheyPathway,Clinical Clerkshipsandrotations,Intersession courses,and Transition to Residency.

• Provides guidance,direction, and mentoringon all curricular components for theCurricular and CourseDirectors of Early Clinical Learning, Explorations, Horizons, and the Leadership Pathway.

• Workscollaboratively withthe Offices of Student Affairs, Interprofessional Education, Leadership andFaculty Development,andtheCenter for Simulationat the LaheyCampus toachieve seamless integration of the Lahey Leadership Track curriculum into the UMassChan foundationaland clinical curriculum.

• Overseesall regional campuscurriculum committees and curriculum stakeholders to ensure that programs, resources, and services are prioritized and tailored appropriately to meet both the needs of learners and the educational mission.

• Works withUMassmain and PURCH campus leadership toIdentify and define critical learningobjectivesand outcomes in collaboration with key faculty and leadership in the clinical years, align curriculum and assessment todemonstratethese.

• Works closelywithUMass Chan and Laheyinstitutional offices to review trends in curriculum evaluation(educational outcomes and student feedback), highlight opportunities to improve performance and implement related change.

• Serve asa liaisonwith UMass Chan andBILH educational partners, as well as other institutional  departments in support of core responsibilities.

• Oversee outreach and community-based educationprogramsat diverseclinicalsites in conjunction with lead faculty,participatingin faculty development and programmatic assessment.

• Manage curriculum calendar development with faculty,administratorsand staff, including periodic adjustments including related technology.

• Collaborate with the Director of Simulation Center and education leaders to support the development and implementation of multiple methods for curriculum deliveryand student assessmentin order toenhanceinnovative anddiverse curriculum delivery and student learning.

• Contribute to national efforts in improving medical education and educational innovation.

• Participate in ongoing and periodic accreditation efforts including LCME and NECHE.

• Direct supervision ofappropriate professionalstaff overseeing supported programs includingtheOffice of Education Affairs 

• Functional supervision of support staff, who help coordinate curriculum committee meetings and processes, program planning andlogistics, update websites,courseand curriculum committee administrator meetings and manage daily administrative needs.

• Recruit and prepare faculty or other professionals toparticipateas leaders.

• Participate in decisions related toregional campusoffice structure, budget,staffing,and supervision.

• Useappropriate technologyin support of all functionsincluding working knowledge of Microsoft teams, PeopleSoft,Oasis,and Canvas.

• Perform other duties asrequired.

Organizational Requirements: 

• Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy. 

• Incorporates Lahey’s Guiding Principles, MissionStatement,and Goals into daily activities.   

• Complies withall Lahey Policies.Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.

• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. 

• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. 

• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. 

• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. 

• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. 

• Maintainsclinicalpractice of medicine at Lahey Clinic.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to ensure the smooth operation of the service line. 

Key Relationships: 

• Executive Dean Regional Med School-Reports directly toExecutive Dean/Chief AcademicOfficer for education and academic roles.

• Course Directors– all UME course directors functionally report to theAssistantDean of UME and work collaboratively to ensure physicians and other professionals have teaching skills and development to deliver innovative curriculum to learners in a variety of formats.

• Director Student Affairs and Head of House– Works collaboratively to ensure alignment of education programs,outcomesand student life 

• Executive Director Administration and Finance-Works collaboratively to oversee Office of Education budgets, personnel, performance improvement of operations to ensure high quality UME development and curriculum delivery.

• Assistant Dean of Leadership & Faculty Development-Works collaboratively to ensure faculty have development, mentoring, and career advancement in medical education

• Director of Interprofessional Education-Works collaboratively toidentifyopportunities and ensure interprofessional education programs are enhanced and implemented

• Vice Provost, Associate and Assistant Deans of Educationat UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester-Partners with all education deans at main campus to ensure effective delivery of curriculum, assessments, and alignment with LCME standards 

• Division/Department Chair Service Line-For physician practice and clinical duties, reports to service line division and department chair.

• Office of Education Staff-Provides oversight, education and leadership to staff which produce the best possible student outcomes. 

Experience:

-A minimum of 4 years of relevant leadership experience in an LCME accredited medicalschool inundergraduate medical education and program development including curriculum design, delivery, and assessments or equivalent experience in a COCA accredited college of osteopathic medicine.

- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders isa must.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• MD or DO degree, plus aMaster'sdegree in Educationor comparable education degreestrongly preferred.

• >4years of related experience in undergraduate medical education and/or curriculum development, assessments.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Board certification in one or more specialties in medicine.

• Eligible for/or current License to practice medicine in Massachusetts.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to effectively plan andfacilitateorganized and productive meetings/workgroups. 

• Ability to work independently and resolve complex issues with minimal supervision. 

• Ability to manage concurrent projects with competing priorities and aggressive deadlines. 

• Ability to influence others at all organizational levels in project-related situations. 

• Strong analytic skillsin order tomanipulate,interpret,andutilizedata for process improvement. 

• Strong PC skills includingproficiencyin use of Excel, Access,PowerPoint,and Project. 

• In-depth understanding of context of assignments and tasks, and the ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing roles and priorities.