Summer Program Teaching Assistant, School of Medicine Admissions

Latino Medical Student Association; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Latino Medical Student Association seeks Summer Teaching Assistants for a program at Virginia Commonwealth University. Candidates must be current first-year medical students with relevant teaching experience and competency in key medical subjects. This role involves assisting in study sessions and evaluating fellow students' performance.

Qualifications

• Teaching assistants must be current VCU SOM medical students.
• Experience in teaching/tutoring required.
• Competency in key medical subjects like Anatomy and Physiology is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily study sessions and program operations.
• Prepare for study sessions and meet regularly with staff.
• Evaluate participants and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Teaching/Tutoring Experience

Anatomy Competency

Physiology Competency

Biochemistry Competency

Clinical Medicine Competency

Respect for Diversity

Education

Current 1st Year Medical Student at VCU SOM

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located in the heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU's sponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationally recognized for patient care and education.

Position Responsibilities:

Summer program TAs will assist the core instructors and program personnel with the daily operations of the program and leading daily study sessions and/or courses for participants. TAs are expected to be available some evenings and weekends; comfortable with leading group study activities and evaluating individuals on their performance, and assisting with social activities for all participants.

• Responsible for conducting daily study sessions to review course material given by VCU faculty with student participants over the program duration
• Must prepare for evening study sessions by keeping informed of coursework presented through interaction with faculty and updates provided on Canvas
• Meet with program staff for a ½ hour weekly recap to discuss student participation or learning issues
• Meet weekly with fellow TAs to strategize study sessions and course material
• Participate in the evaluation of participants and the program at the conclusion
• Maintain confidentiality of all records pertaining to student participants
• Other responsibilities as necessary

Hours/Days: varied hours, M - F, not to exceed 25hrs/week

Required Qualifications:

Must be a current 1st VCU SOM Medical Student with experience teaching/tutoring experience. Must have achieved competency in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry and Practice of Clinical Medicine. Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications:

Former pre-matriculation program participant.

Position will remain open until filled.

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.