Assistant Professor Internal Medicine & Family Medicine

Gulf Medical University; Ajman Emirate; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare educational institution in the UAE seeks a candidate to train future healthcare professionals. The role involves innovative teaching, clinical guidance, and active participation in curriculum development. Key responsibilities include implementing clerkship curricula, conducting assessments, and providing feedback on student performance. The ideal candidate should hold an MD or equivalent degree with clinical experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers opportunities for academic growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven clinical experience, preferably with a professional license from MOH, DHA, or DOH.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical training within medical education.
• Strong research background with peer-reviewed publications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the clerkship curriculum.
• Conduct assessments including DOCEE, OSCE, Mini-CEX.
• Provide feedback on student performance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Clinical reasoning

Education

MD or equivalent clinical medical degree

Job description

This role involves training future healthcare professionals through innovative teaching, clinical guidance, and active participation in curriculum development and scholarly work, thereby cultivating a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes clinical reasoning, self-directed learning, and interactive teaching.

clinical guidance, and active participation in curriculum development and scholarly work, thereby cultivating a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes clinical reasoning, self-directed learning, and interactive teaching.

Key Responsibilities

Clerkship Leadership & Coordination

• Lead the implementation of the clerkship curriculum for your discipline.
• Orient students to clerkship objectives and oversee the conduct of each rotation, ensuring alignment with the curricular requirements.
• Develop and update clerkship syllabi and course files.

Clinical Skills Development

• Conduct> Meet with assigned student groups to plan rotations and conduct regular contact sessions for clinical presentations and clinical reasoning.
• Ensure students develop strong clinical skills, professional bedside manners, and master selected procedures related to the clerkship.
a preceptor, providing academic support and ensuring patient availability for structured activities like grand rounds and OSCEs.
• Lead and actively participate in Grand Clinics and Grand Rounds to promote interdisciplinary clinical learning and student engagement.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Conduct timely formative and summative assessments, including Direct Observation of Clinical Encounter Examinations (DOCEE), Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercises (Mini CEX) for clinical performance assessment.
• Prepare and administer Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• Evaluate student eligibility for exams, submit results promptly, and ensure faculty compliance with online assessment tracking.

Direct Student Education & Feedback

• Review and provide feedback on student work (history, physicals, investigations, management plans), encouraging reflective commentary.
• Assign patient beds, introduce students to hospital staff, and ensure attendance at problem-solving sessions and other structured activities.
• Monitor student participation, case write-ups, logbook completion, and attendance at departmental activities.
• Provide continuous, timely feedback on student performance.
• Track student absences and report as per departmental policy.

Curriculum & Administration

• Contribute to curriculum development and revision.
• Act as a liaison between students and the Phase III Director.
• Attend and contribute to the College Curriculum Committee meetings.
• Scholarship & Professional Growth:
• Engage in clinical practice, research, and scholarly activities.
• Participate in university-led Faculty Development Programs (CPD).
• Fulfil other duties assigned by the Phase III Director and Head of Clinical Sciences.

Professional Responsibilities

• Be accessible to students via various communication channels.
• Arrange substitutes for emergency absences and make up missed sessions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: MD or equivalent clinical medical degree from a recognized institution.
• Licensure: Proven clinical experience, preferably with a professional license from MOH, DHA, or DOH (or eligibility for UAE licensure).
• Teaching & Assessment Expertise: Demonstrated excellence in teaching and clinical training within medical education. Proficient in various assessment methodologies, including DOCEE, Mini-CEX, OSCE, and MCQ development.
• Research: Strong research background in a relevant clinical science area with peer-reviewed publications (desirable for Assistant Professor, required for Associate Professor).
• Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural setting and a strong commitment to student success.