Coord Medical Education
Job ID: 159348
Work Type: FT
Location: Philadelphia, PA, United States
Date Posted: Nov 18, 2022
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Department: Center for Surgical Health
Location: Philadelphia
Summary:
This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations and initiatives of the Measey Surgical Education Program, an innovative surgical education program developed to engage junior medical students in the practice of surgery. Responsibilities include coordinating all medical student and resident educational activities in the program. The education coordinator will organize and implement the application process, the education program and the evaluation of>40 medical students and residents who participate in this intensive one-on-one learning experience. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, detail oriented, has experience working in higher education and has an interest in public health programming as the Measey Surgical Education Program is situated in the Center for Surgical Health (CSH), an academic-community partnership which supports, educates and advocates for vulnerable members of our community with surgical disease. As a result, it is critical for the education coordinator to be passionate about the mission, interested in program activities and committed to developing partnerships within the Philadelphia community to improve surgical health. Please note that this is a three-year grant-funded position and consistent renewal of the grant is anticipated. As an organization routed in surgical equity, we seek to create a culture of inclusivity in all aspects of CSH program development and implementation. We believe that change occurs through collaboration and diverse experience and thus, encourage applicants from various axes of identity to apply.
Responsibilities:
Coordinator of Medical Student – Resident Curriculum
Develop materials for training programs and schedule speakers; Organize educational conferences, resident education training program, program orientation and student & resident feedback sessions
Schedule lectures, group activities, one-on-one tutoring sessions and standardized patient program
Prepare goals and objectives for each Measey Surgical Education Module
Community Collaboration
Develop standardized operating procedure with community partners
Coordinate community-facing program (module 6)
Ensure constant communication between the Center for Surgical Health and Measey Surgical Education Program community partners
Education Liaison
Communicate regularly with Administration at the Perelman School of Medicine, Penn Medicine Teaching Faculty & Residency Coordinators regarding resident and medical student program
Address questions and concerns from medical students and residents
Attend education coordinators meetings with the Medical School
Administrative Responsibilities
Maintain Measey Surgery Education Program website and social media account
Participate in Measey Surgery Education Program medical student interview day
Responsible for all day-to-day communication with medical student and resident participants
Responsible for annual reporting to Measey foundation
Provide assistance to the Manager as needed
Education or Equivalent Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree Required (Education, Public Health)
Master’s Degree Preferred (Public Health, Education, Organizational Leadership)
Required Skills and Abilities
Effective use of personal computer, laser printer, photocopier, and fax machine
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Exel, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus
Basic website knowledge preferred. Knowledge of Wix editing software and basic understanding of social media platforms and practice a plus
Must possess strong administrative, verbal, and written communication skills x Must be extremely organized and detail oriented
Strict confidentiality must be maintained in all personnel related activities
Must be flexible and have the ability to work with frequent interruptions and be able to adapt workflow as necessary to complete unscheduled projects and demands, pressure to meet deadlines may be experienced
Effectively communicates and ensures understanding of UPHS’ mission, vision, and values
Exemplifies in his/her/their actions, principles of collegiality and collaboration at all times
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
