Description
The Chair of the Department of Clinical Medicine provides academic and administrative leadership for the clinical faculty and the delivery of the clinical skills curriculum throughout the four years of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program. The Chair ensures that instruction in clinical reasoning, physical diagnosis, communication, and patient care is well integrated with biomedical and osteopathic principles and aligned with accreditation and competency standards. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Clinical Education and Graduate Medical Education and collaborates closely with the Associate Dean of Preclinical Education, the Director of Simulation and Clinical Skills, and course and clerkship directors.
Requirements
Primary Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, coordination, and continuous improvement of the clinical skills curriculum, including patient interviewing, physical examination, diagnostic reasoning, and documentation
- Ensure vertical integration of clinical skills content across preclinical and clinical years
- Oversee the development of assessment tools such as OSCEs, simulation exercises, and standardized patient encounters
- Collaborate with curriculum committees to align all clinical skills activities with COMLEX-USA competency domains and COCA standards
- Recruit, appoint, and evaluate clinical faculty and adjunct instructors across core and specialty disciplines
- Provide mentorship, peer review, and professional development opportunities to enhance instructional effectiveness and scholarly activity
- Foster an inclusive, collaborative department culture that values teamwork, professionalism, and innovation in clinical teaching
- Manage departmental operations, scheduling, and budget in coordination with the Associate Dean for Clinical Education & GME
- Collaborate with the Office of Simulation and Clinical Skills to ensure facilities, standardized patients, and resources meet educational goals
- Participate in strategic planning, policy development, and resource allocation for clinical education
- Monitor and evaluate clinical teaching quality through course reviews, student feedback, and performance outcomes
- Contribute to accreditation reporting, ensuring compliance with COCA and NBOME standards related to clinical instruction and assessment
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives in alignment with institutional goals
- Maintain an active role in teaching and, where applicable, clinical practice
- Engage in scholarship in medical education, clinical pedagogy, or applied clinical science
- Represent the department and College on committees, at professional meetings, and in community partnerships
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the University’s Mission
Skills and Abilities:
- Substantial teaching experience in medical education, preferably in clinical skills or clerkship coordination
- Strong communication, organizational, and mentoring skills
- Knowledge of COMLEX-USA competencies, COCA accreditation standards, and competency-based medical education
- Experience overseeing clinical faculty or directing clinical skills programs in an osteopathic or allopathic medical school
- Familiarity with simulation-based instruction and interprofessional education
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (D.O. or M.D.) with board certification in a clinical specialty
- Demonstrate leadership and administrative experience in academic or clinical settings
- Record of scholarly productivity or innovation in medical education
