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FBS - Anatomy Predoctoral Fellows

FBS - Anatomy Predoctoral Fellows

Touro University

Vallejo, CA • On-site

$22.50/hr

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Posted 18 days ago

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Job description

Overview
The Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine ("TUCCOM") Anatomy Predoctoral Teaching Fellowship ("Anatomy Fellowship") represents a unique student scholarly opportunity within the Foundational Biomedical Sciences Department ("FBS"). This fellowship fosters the development of future medical educators while at the same time enhancing the educational resources available to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program. In particular, the proposed program will foster both vertical and horizontal integration within the DO program. Participating Fellows will be involved in the development and implementation of the TUCCOM curricula, further develop anatomical skills and knowledge, have opportunities to enhance their osteopathic and biomedical professional connections, develop medical education delivery concepts and skills, and conduct original research and disseminate their results. The program includes specific stipend remuneration benefits and tuition relief.
Responsibilities
The Anatomy Fellowship in Foundational Biomedical Sciences (FBS) is a teaching fellowship. Therefore, the main responsibilities for an Anatomy Fellow will be to assist with teaching in the Anatomy Module of the Foundational Biomedical Sciences course in the Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine (TUCOM).
The specific tasks and workload will be assigned by the Fellowship Directorial team and may include but not be limited to:
  • assisting anatomy faculty in organizing and teaching all scheduled TUCOM Gross Anatomy labs, readiness assessments [RAs]/quizzes, team-based learning (TBL) sessions, and exams. Fellows will be assigned to create and deliver at least one (1) RA and TBL session topic per Anatomy Fellowship block (or a comparable teaching experience) during that block, with appropriate mentorship and supervision by senior faculty;
  • organizing student review sessions, holding regular office hours/lab review hours, and providing other appropriate academic/administrative support for the Anatomy Module as determined by the Anatomy Fellowship Directorial team;
  • completing cadaver prosection work for the Anatomy Module, other COM anatomy courses e.g., the COM Master's anatomy course, the COM surgical anatomy elective, and/or other educational duties as assigned by the Anatomy Fellowship Directorial team;
  • setting up and operating Anatomy lab audiovisual equipment in the cadaver dissection lab and in the classroom.

$13,500 per year for 2 years for a total of $27,000
Anatomy Fellow Responsibilities (per 1 fall semester; July-Dec; fellows serve for 2 Fall semesters)
Pay rate: $22.5/hour
Hours
Transitions Course
2, 3-hour sessions plus prep time
15
TBL Workshop
4 hours (1 hour prep, 1 hour set-up, 3 hour session)
5
Labs/Active Learning
130
Exams
4 hours/5 exams + 2 hours /exam to review for clarity, errors, typos, etc. = [(4 + 2)*5]
30
Prep time
2 hours prep time per 1 hour lab/class (130*2)
260
Office hours
4 hours/week * 20 weeks
80
Administrative tasks
4 hours/week * 20 weeks
80
Total billable hours
600
Qualifications
Upon successful completion of graduation requirements, including Anatomy Fellowship duties and responsibilities, the following honors will be bestowed:
  • Formal recognition and reception of Fellowship Certificates at the graduation ceremony;
  • Graduating Fellows' names will be starred or emphasized within the published graduation program recognizing the completion of the additional year of scholarly service as Fellows; and
  • Graduating Fellows also will be acknowledged through having their degree/diplomas awarded at the beginning of the graduating class.

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