Assistant, Associate, Professor - Director Diagnostic Residency Program

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA).; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Colorado is seeking a full-time Director for its Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program, a pivotal role shaping future leaders in radiology. The successful candidate will provide leadership and support for residents, ensuring compliance and excellence in education amidst a supportive learning environment. Join a mission to train outstanding clinicians and advance the field of radiology through innovative practices.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Tuition benefits

Paid time off including vacations and holidays

Retirement plans

ECO pass

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. with board certification in Radiology required.
• Three years of administrative and leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and guides the training and mentorship of all PGY 2-5 residents.
• Provides direction and support for core faculty and subspecialty Section Education Directors.
• Assures compliance with all ACGME requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient Care

Commitment to Diversity

Educational Excellence

Education

M.D. or D.O.

Board-certified in Radiology

Job description

The Department of Radiology has an opening for a full-time Director to lead its Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program. The University of Colorado Diagnostic Radiology Residency is a large, academic training program. Our 44 residents and 2 Chief Radiology Residents proudly contribute to excellent patient care at our four main clinical sites: UCHealth, our quaternary, 1,000-bed university hospital; Denver Health, a top-10 safety net county hospital and clinic system; the Children’s Hospital of Colorado; and the Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Medical Center. Our program provides innovative and individualized training for future leaders in radiology. The residency is built around a flexible schedule that allows for individualized growth as well as an intentional and thoughtful curriculum. Upon graduation, nearly all trainees at the University of Colorado pursue subspecialty fellowship training in academic environments.

The Program Director (PD) provides the vision, mission, and operational leadership for a world-class residency program. A successful PD will be a role model to faculty members and an inspiration to residents and students as they display unwavering professionalism, outstanding patient care, and a scholarly approach to their role. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in educational excellence and be a dynamic, transformational leader. Additionally, they will be expected to work as part of an interdisciplinary, interprofessional team to create an educational environment that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, and resident well-being.

The program offers a total of 0.7 FRE for all leadership including PD and Associate PDs, compliant with ACGME program leadership dedicated time requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversees and guides the training and mentorship of all PGY 2-5 residents within the residency program. Oversees the selection, guidance, and evaluation of the Chief Radiology Residents.
• Provides direction and support for core faculty, Associate Program Directors (APDs), subspecialty Section Education Directors, and any other teaching faculty or those supporting residents. The PD, in conjunction with the VCE, provides mentorship, promotion of educational scholarship, faculty career development, and offers broad dissemination of educational skills and techniques to teaching faculty. Oversees the evaluation of faculty involved in teaching residents in the DOR. Provides oversight support for the residency administrative operations.
• Assures compliance with all ACGME requirements by continuously monitoring all aspects of the programs, including but not limited to curriculum, work hours, evaluations, performance of residents, performance of faculty, and review of resident and faculty survey results. Prepares and oversees the conduct of the ACGME required evaluations, including WebADs, Annual Program Evaluation, and Self-Study. Responds to recommendations from the institutional GMEC and ACGME. Responsible for the Clinical Competency Committee, Program Evaluation Committee, Milestone reporting, remediation, and promotion of all trainees in the program. Conducts or attends all committees related to the residency training program.
• Attends GMEC meetings and represents the DOR at these meetings.
• Directs and manages all aspects of the Residency recruitment process to ensure the highest quality of resident candidates.
• Works closely with the resident leadership team, including the Chief Radiology Residents, to ensure wellbeing monitoring and integration of educational programs in a manner that promotes physician wellness.
• Maintains open communication with the Chairperson of the DOR and VCE to keep them informed of program changes and for recommendations or problem-solving related to the program.
• In collaboration with the VCE, is responsible for residency budget and institutional role support of residency program faculty.
• Attends annual national meetings to advance programmatic innovations, career development, evaluation, and achievement of clinical competencies and actively participates in efforts to improve residency training nationally.
• Actively participates in hospital meetings related to patient care and residency training to ensure patient care needs, regulations, and hospital operational procedures and policies are met in relation to the provision of resident patient care. Works closely with hospital leadership at all sites to ensure adequate space and rotations for assigned residents at all sites.

Why Join Us:

The Department of Radiology’s mission is to train future leaders in radiology by cultivating a supportive, diverse, and inspiring learning environment. We prepare residents to be outstanding clinicians, in both the inpatient and outpatient spaces, who are also well prepared upon graduation to advance the field as researchers, educators, advocates, and scholars.

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here.

The University of Colorado offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, tuition benefits, ECO pass, paid time off – vacation, sick, and holidays and more. To see what benefits are available, please visit: https://www.cu.edu/employee-services/benefits-wellness.

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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.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Assistant Professor: Candidates must have an M.D., D.O. (or foreign equivalent). Board-certified in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology (or foreign equivalent). Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Colorado. Qualify for a full-time appointment to the University of Colorado Department of Radiology faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Preferred Qualifications: Three years of administrative and leadership experience in graduate medical education at either the section, departmental, or institutional level. Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Outstanding customer service skills. Demonstrate commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion. Associate Professor: Candidates must have an M.D., D.O. (or foreign equivalent). Board-certified in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology (or foreign equivalent). Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Colorado. Qualify for a full-time appointment to the University of Colorado Department of Radiology faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Preferred Qualifications: Three years of administrative and leadership experience in graduate medical education at either the section, departmental, or institutional level. Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Outstanding customer service skills. Demonstrate commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion. Professor: Candidates must have an M.D., D.O. (or foreign equivalent). Board-certified in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology (or foreign equivalent). Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Colorado. Qualify for a full-time appointment to the University of Colorado Department of Radiology faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor. Preferred Qualifications: Three years of administrative and leadership experience in graduate medical education at either the section, departmental, or institutional level. Competencies: Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Outstanding customer service skills. Demonstrate commitment and leadership ability to advance diversity and inclusion.

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position Curriculum vitae / Resume Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers.

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