Senior Learning Specialist GME

Banner Health; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Banner Health's Graduate Medical Education (GME) department in Phoenix seeks an Academic Learning Specialist to promote resident and fellow academic success. You will provide individualized learning guidance, assess programs, and implement evidence-based strategies to improve outcomes.

You will collaborate with program directors and faculty, offer time and study-skills coaching, and help develop personalized learning plans to support ongoing professional development in a Magnet-designated

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as academic/learning support or learning specialist at undergraduate or graduate school.
• Experience working with advanced graduate and professional students.
• Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of educational resources focused on techniques-based learning theory and evidence-based strategies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, fellows, staff, and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Manages academic intervention and advises residents and fellows on ways to enhance learning and performance.
• Develops and presents workshops for individual programs as needed, collaborates with other faculty and staff to accomplish program goals.
• Collaborates with program directors to develop and modify individualized learning plans for residents/fellows as needed.
• Provides individual appointments to assist residents/fellows with organization, time management, stress management, studying, and test-taking strategies.
• Works with resident/fellow program directors to identify academic needs related to medical knowledge acquisition, interpersonal skills and communication, practice-based learning and improvement, and professionalism.
• Reviews and suggests enhancements to learner assessment tools to improve formative and summative feedback.
• Develops and oversees a coaching program to connect residents/fellows with trained faculty from other programs.
• Manages data collection and prepares reports and analyses to identify progress, adverse trends, and recommendations for short- and long-term strategies.

Skills

Learning strategies coaching

Time management

Adult education

Communication with residents

Education

Master’s degree in education, higher education, educational psychology, or related field

Job description

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona Department Name: Medical Educ Admin-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Administrative Services Find your path in health care. We want to change the lives of those in our care – and the people who choose to take on this challenge. If you’re ready to change lives, we want to hear from you. Join our Graduate Medical Education department at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, where you can play a vital role in shaping the future of healthcare by supporting residents and fellows in overcoming academic challenges. Benefit from our commitment to providing individualized study plans that cater to each resident's unique learning needs, ensuring they receive the personalized attention necessary for success. Enhance your three or more years of GME experience with access to proven time management techniques and evidence-based learning strategies that not only aid residents but also bolster your own skills as an educator. Work alongside a dedicated team at Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and growth that empowers both staff and residents. Enjoy working a day shift from 8 am to 5 pm, allowing for a healthy work-life balance while making a meaningful difference in the lives of future medical professionals.

Location: Banner-University Medical Center Phoenix 1111 East McDowell Road Shift: 8am -5pm University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center. The world-class hospital is focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. Our commitment to nursing excellence has enabled us to achieve Magnet™ recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. The Phoenix campus, long known for excellent patient care, has over 730 licensed beds, several unique specialty units and is the new home for medical discoveries, thanks to our collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus responsibilities include fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics.

POSITION SUMMARY This position, located in the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME), develops and maintains a program promoting resident and fellow academic success and retention. The position provides individual and group consultation on academic learning strategies and methods, evaluates existing programs/services, and institutes effective strategies for the academic assessment of resident and fellows in accordance with accreditation requirements for residents and fellows participating in any College of Medicine-Phoenix training program.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Manages academic intervention and advises residents and fellows on ways to enhance learning and performance. Counsels and assists residents/fellows with assessing, identifying, and resolving academic deficiencies.
• Develops and presents workshops for individual programs as needed, collaborates with other faculty and staff to accomplish program goals.
• Collaborates with program directors to develop and modify individualized learning plans for residents/fellows as needed.
• Provides individual appointments to assist residents/fellows with organization, time management, stress management, studying, and test-taking strategies.
• Works with resident/fellow program directors to identify academic needs related to medical knowledge acquisition, interpersonal skills and communication, practice-based learning and improvement, and professionalism.
• Reviews and suggests enhancements to learner assessment tools to enhance the written communication of formative and summative feedback.
• Develops and oversees a coaching program to connect residents/fellows with trained faculty from other programs.
• Manages data collection and prepares reports and analyses to identify progress, adverse trends, and recommendations for short- and long-term strategies.
• Participates on committees or work groups relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in education, higher education, educational psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience as an academic/learning support or learning specialist at an undergraduate or graduate school, with demonstrated expertise in learning skill development, diagnostic and prescriptive advising, cognitive and learning skills, and adult education.
• Experience working with advanced graduate and professional students.
• Knowledge of teaching principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of educational and training resources focused on techniques-based learning theory and evidence-based strategies.
• Ability to effectively communicate with residents, fellows, staff, and faculty

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in medical education, particularly medical students and/or graduate medical education.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, coordination and delivery of effective learning services, teaching principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, inclusive excellence.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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