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Posting Details
Position Information
School/College
School of Medicine
Title
HSOM-Open Rank-Vice Chair Education-Anesthesiology
Assignment Category
Full-Time
Rank
Open Rank
Tenure Status
Non-Tenure Track
Payroll Status
Faculty 12
Job Description
UAB Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine seeks Vice Chair for Education
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is currently seeking its Vice Chair for Education. The ideal candidate will have a track record and clinical achievement and previous leadership experience. The candidate must be board-certified in Anesthesiology and eligible to practice medicine in Alabama.
We are seeking candidate with leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education as well as experience as residency program director or fellowship director. Additionally, experience as a leader in medical student education beyond the role of clerkship director acceptable in lieu of graduate medical education.
The vice chair will be responsible for:
Oversight of the Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine Residency training program.

• Support Program Director in developing roles/responsibilities of Associate Program Directors and Program Coordinators and provide mentorship developing clear succession plans
• Assist program personnel in preparing for all regulatory/administrative roles (ACGME, RRC, CLER, SOM GME, etc.) and maintain active involvement with appropriate national societies
• Assist with residency recruitment at the behest of the Program Director and support curriculum development to meet the needs of learners

Oversight of Assistant Director of Education/Librarian

• Collaboration with residency and fellowship Program Directors in developing roles and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Education/Librarian and provide mentoring.

• Oversight of all ACGME-accredited fellowship training programs

• Mentor fellowship directors and assist with succession planning via identification and mentoring of junior faculty interested in subspecialty education roles
• Deliver faculty development related to requirements and best practices and ensure process improvement in underperforming fellowships
• Provide supervision of fellowship program coordinator and administrative staff

Oversight of all non ACGME fellowship training programs

• Ensure nonaccredited fellowships conform to expectations for accredited fellowships
• Oversee establishment of new fellowships and choice of fellowship leadership

Oversight of all UME programs including

• Medicals student rotations
• Student Interest Group in Anesthesiology (SIGA)

Faculty Development

• Develop transparent expectations, evaluation, and benefits for teaching faculty
• Supporting faculty in the development of sound teaching skills
• Mentor faculty, fellows, and residents interested in education career/projects

Financial Oversight

• In partnership with the Department Chair and CFO, provide financial oversight of the above education programs, including management of the relevant budgets.

Communication Expectations

• Hold regular meetings with the Chair to discuss progress made in education activities
• Hold regular meetings with Residency Program Director and Associate Program Directors
• Meet regularly with each Fellowship Director

About UAB
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
The Heersink School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is one the most robust anesthesia departments in the South, covering more than 150 anesthetizing sites daily. The program also boasts one of the largest residency programs in the Southeast, with a total of 84 residents and 15 fellows. It is consistently in the top 15 programs in the country in regard to NIH funding and houses one of the largest anesthesia-dedicated informatics staff; recently recruiting two data scientists to bolster precision anesthesia and predictive analytics programs.
Education
Education is core to the mission of the UAB Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine. We are uniquely situated at the intersection of a robust and diverse clinical practice, groundbreaking research and innovative educational programs. These factors provide an unprecedented opportunity to develop, nurture and equip the next generation of leaders in anesthesia and perioperative medicine.
We offer a number of innovative training opportunities within our department, including rotations for third- and fourth-year medical students, a highly successful residency program, and fellowship programs in Critical Care Medicine, Pain Management, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Obstetric Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology, Trauma Anesthesiology. The department is also committed to providing educational opportunities for anesthesiology professionals in our community.
It is our goal to provide unrivaled experience in anesthesia education with a core commitment to the highest caliber patient care and collaborative research.
Mission
The primary training goal is to prepare all our graduates to be excellent clinicians, ready to confidently enter any practice on graduation. Graduates should be well prepared to excel in the most competitive fellowship programs or begin a career in academic or private practice. All graduates should be well versed in quality improvement and patient safety methodology. In addition, residents should be prepared to be leaders in academics, in their medical community, or in hospital administrative leadership positions.
Program Aims

1. The primary training goal is for all graduates to be excellent clinicians, ready to enter any practice upon graduation, whether they choose fellowship training or independent practice.
2. The department and the institution, as a whole, aim to foster a sense of community that promotes collaboration and wellness.
3. Our goal is for graduates to become leaders within the field as well as the broader medical community by providing our residents with multiple mentored educational opportunities beyond our core curriculum.

Required Qualifications
Licensed Physician (M.D. or D.O.)
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F2586P
Open Date
02/04/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
No
Nondiscrimination Statement
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Pre-employment Background Check
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)
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