Learning and Education Resource Specialist, Postgraduate Medical Education, Cumming School of Medicine

Job title: Learning and Education Resource Specialist, Postgraduate Medical Education, Cumming School of Medicine

Job description: Position Overview

The Office of Postgraduate Medical Education in the Cumming School of Medicine is currently seeking a Full-time Regular Learning and Education Resource Specialist.

The Office of Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), Cumming School of Medicine, is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (RCPSC) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC). It oversees the education and training of 1250+ medical residents, fellows, international trainees, and visiting elective residents in 65 specialty and subspecialty residency programs in a variety of clinical and academic settings situated in five Calgary hospitals with collaborative relationships in metro and rural settings. Residency training programs vary in length from two to eight years, have independent education curricula, and are separately accredited according to the Royal College and College of Family Medicine mandated requirements.

Reporting to the Associate Dean, PGME.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

Consulting, coordinating and administering the required processes with respect to remedial programs, the timely collection and analysis of data, report writing, and development of related policies and procedures to improve operational effectiveness; and develops, communicates and implements action plans appropriate to special projects

Involved in long range planning and strategic planning for PGME

Liaising with outside agencies such as the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta, Alberta Medical Association PFSP program, Alberta International Medical Graduate Program

Consult with and act as a resource specialist for PGME learners in academic difficulty

Act as a resource to the PGME Committee

Provide input to the PGME Policy and LASAC Committee in the development of policies relating to PGME learner remediation

Provide educational workshops and activities to support programs in managing learners in academic difficulty

Maintain an up to date and comprehensive catalogue of resource materials, programs, and support available for Program Directors and preceptors

Liaise with PGME Offices across Canada and beyond for evidence of best practices and tools for use locally in remedial activities

Manage any special projects relating to remediation at the request of the Associate Dean

Present an annual report to the PGME Strategic Advisory Committee

Manage the annual PGME Faculty and Staff award process

Serve as a member of the PGME Strategic Advisory Committee

Provide monthly progress reports regarding learners in difficulty to the Associate Dean

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Masters level training with a minimum of five years’ experience in medical education, education or social sciences
• Experience working in a university environment or health care organization
• Knowledge of postgraduate medical education in Canada
• Knowledge of national accreditation standards for residency education
• Knowledge of assessment processes for residency education
• Knowledge of CanMEDS
• Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of medical educators, medical learners and/ or health care professionals
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Familiarity in conducting research in order to identify suitable resources
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Abilities in writing and policy development\
• Ability to nurture relationships and liaise with multiple stakeholders in many different environments
• Skilled in diplomacy, confidential information management and conflict resolution\
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Knowledge and experience in working with computer systems and software including

• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• Presentations such as PowerPoint
• A proven track record in high functionality, resilience, strategic thinking, plan development and implementation, and with a demonstrated ability to provide significant support and guidance for learners and faculty managing difficult circumstances
• Expertise in documenting, synthesizing ideas with clarity and developing solutions appropriate to the needs of special circumstances is required

Application Deadline: September 5, 2022

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

Additional Information

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Specialist/Advisor Job Family, Phase III.

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