Job Summary:

The School of Medicine’s Office of Medical Education is transitioning the core clinical curriculum into an LIC model, as part of a larger scale full curriculum overhaul. Core clinical education will occur in a longitudinal, integrated fashion primarily in an outpatient setting, with targeted hospital-based training called immersions placed during the core clinical year. Core competencies will be taught encompassing care of adults, children, and pregnant patients taught by providers representing the disciplines of family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, psychiatry, surgery, and emergency medicine.

A longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) was created based on three foundational characteristics of an effective, core clinical educational environment:

(1) Student participation in comprehensive care of patients over time

(2) Presence of a continuous, learning relationship with those patients' clinicians

(3) Meeting a majority of core clinical competencies in an ongoing, continuous fashion through those experiences

Specialty liaison roles will be at a .05 to .15 FTE of salary support (plus benefits) for faculty. The FTE salary support is dictated by the numbers of students at the LIC site. Specialty liaisons will be hired as needed throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of inpatient immersion experiences for all LIC students at that site.
• Develop protocols and systems to facilitate longitudinal care of patients for students, including assisting students in follow up of patients who are admitted for inpatient treatment and follow-up in specialty care areas.
• Recruitment and oversight of preceptors who work longitudinally with students.
• Provide ongoing education of faculty and housestaff about student roles in patient care and best practices in teaching LIC students.
• Provide ongoing faculty development to preceptors regarding longitudinal precepting, mentoring and assessment skills.
• Close collaboration with Clinical Core Directors (CCDs) to ensure LIC students are achieving competency and comparability in all required domain aspects required by the clerkship.
• Develop all specialty-specific didactic content in conjunction with CCDs and BSCDs.
• Facilitate/teach specialty-specific didactic sessions over the course of the year (or recruit faculty speakers).
• Assist with the regular assessment of students including direct observation, identification of students who need support, collaboration with CCD on remediation plans, gathering of assessments and feedback from all supervisors working with students, creating summary reports of student progress, and participation in grading meetings
• Assist with the administration of the LIC programs at their site as needed

Other Expectations

• All liaisons are expected to be involved in direct student teaching as an LIC preceptor
• Participation in and attendance at monthly LIC site meetings

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine offers comprehensive, lifelong, interdisciplinary learning for health care professionals. With state-of-the art laboratories for discovery and innovation, a commitment to decreasing health disparities and increasing health equity, and faculty who provide world-class instruction and clinical care at Children’s Hospital Colorado and UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital, the CU School of Medicine is transforming the health care landscape. The Office of Medical Education assists with this mission as it is responsible for providing the best training and mentoring possible the next generation of researchers and health care providers.

The Office of Medical Education (OME) with the University of Colorado’s School of Medicine (SOM) is searching for Specialty Liaisons. Specialty liaisons will reside at each Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship (LIC) sites.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community and all veterans. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Clinical Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on current rank (if internal faculty) or based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:

Instructor:

• Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician an MD or DO degree

Sr. Instructor:

• Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician an MD or DO degree

Assistant Professor:

• Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician an MD or DO degree

Associate Professor:

• Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician an MD or DO degree

Professor:

• Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment (open rank) at the University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Applicants must be a board-certified physician an MD or DO degree

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program management and coordination skills
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team members
• Experience in medical education and curriculum development
• Experience working effectively with blended teams

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

Questions should be directed to: Adams, Jennifer (SOMDEAN)

Screening of Applications Begins:

Screening begins immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE:

Instructor: .05 to .15 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the Education salary cap of $200,000.

Sr. Instructor: .05 to .15 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the Education salary cap of $200,000.

Assistant Professor: .05 to .15 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the Education salary cap of $200,000.

Associate Professor: .05 to .15 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the Education salary cap of $200,000.

Professor: .05 to .15 FTE salary support plus benefits, up to the Education salary cap of $200,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@ucdenver.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

The University of Colorado has a requirement for COVID-19 vaccinations and full completion thereof by 9/1/21 or upon start date. Information regarding this requirement, and exemptions can be found at:

Unit-Specific Exemptions:

• Anschutz Campus – Accommodations may be granted for medical or religious reasons.

The University of Colorado seeks individuals with demonstrated commitment to creating an inclusive learning and working environment. We value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.