Phase 3 Surgery Clerkship Lead – Site Director

Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM); Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NOSM University invites applications for the Phase 3 Clerkship Site Lead, Surgery in Thunder Bay. The physician will serve as the primary contact for the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), ensuring clerkship students receive a high‑quality educational experience in a safe learning environment during the Surgery core rotation.

The role requires active leadership of faculty, coordination of schedules, adherence to duty hours and on‑call policies, and ongoing participation in

Qualifications

• MD degree and Ontario license active or eligible for NOSM U faculty appointment.
• English communication proficiency (spoken and written) required; French/Indigenous language a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Surgery Section meetings and share updates with the team.
• Ensure clerkship orientation for Phase 3 students in the Thunder Bay site.
• Provide clerkship schedules to hospital coordinators and students in a timely manner.
• Ensure Phase 3 Duty Hours and On‑Call Policy compliance.
• Lead faculty and provide guidance to staff within the specialty.
• Engage in CACMS accreditation activities and understand CACMS standards.
• Monitor student progress and ensure access to required clinical experiences.
• Obtain/complete assessment forms within six weeks post-rotation.
• Promote awareness of UME policies on duty hours, leave, and mistreatment procedures.
• Collaborate with other Clerkship Leads across NOSM campuses to share best practices.
• Contribute to annual review of Phase 3 objectives with relevant committees.
• Coordinate with the Phase 3 Co-Directors and hospital staff for consistent student experience.
• Monitor learning environment and address program evaluation findings for quality improvement.
• Assist students with career questions and identify faculty development needs.

Skills

English fluency

Faculty appointment eligibility

Education

Doctor of Medicine

Ontario medical license

Job description

NOSM University invites applications for the Phase 3 Clerkship Site Lead, Surgery in Thunder Bay. The physician will serve as the primary contact for the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), ensuring clerkship students receive a high‑quality educational experience in a safe learning environment during the Surgery core rotation.

The role requires active leadership of faculty, coordination of schedules, adherence to duty hours and on‑call policies, and ongoing participation in