Residency Program Director

Posting Details

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Position Number F68310 Is this employee on a H1B Visa? No Position Type Teaching and Research Faculty Rank Open Working Title Residency Program Director School/Unit School of Medicine Department Emergency Medicine Number of Months 12 Tenure Status Non-Tenure Eligible Grant funded position? No
Mission or Goal of Unit
The Department of Emergency Medicine provides treatment for >94,000 patients per year and serves as the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region. Emergency Physicians manage a wide range of acute medical illnesses and injuries from neonates through geriatric patients. The department is nationally recognized for innovative management of chest pain, major trauma, medical management of EMS and for providing medical direction for aeromedical transport. In addition, the Virginia Poison Center is a division component of this department. Chief purpose of this position in support of above mission or goal
The Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking a Residency Program Director to provide oversight to all aspects of program administration and represent the program within the sponsor institutions and to external organizations. The program director has authority and accountability for the operation of the program in accordance with ACGME Emergency Medicine program requirements and institutional requirements. VCU Health is a Level 1 Trauma Center in Richmond, VA.

This position will be appointed by the VCU Emergency Medicine Department Chair in consultation with the VCUHS GME . The estimated time commitment is 60% (maximum of 16 hours per week clinically). Position Responsibilities
The Program Director must administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating the residents in each of the ACGME competency areas. They may delegate to the Associate/Assistant Program Director the duties below but is ultimately responsible. This role will oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education at all participating sites, which includes the ability and responsibility to:

• Select, reappoint, or remove program core faculty based on criteria and evaluations.
• Ensure at least annual anonymous evaluation of program faculty. This will be shared with each faculty member and department leadership.
• Monitor resident supervision at all participating sites.
• Prepare and submit all information required and requested by the ACGME .
• Ensure compliance with grievance and due process procedures as set forth in the Institutional Requirements and implemented by the sponsoring institution.
• Provide verification of residency education for all residents, including those who leave the program prior to completion.
• Implement policies and procedures consistent with the institutional and program requirements for resident duty hours and the working environment, including moonlighting.
• Monitor resident duty hours to ensure compliance with ACGME and institutional policies and adjust schedules as necessary to mitigate excessive service demands and/or fatigue. Develop and maintain clinical rotations in emergency medicine and other specialties that will provide clinical training of sufficient breadth and depth to meet or exceed standards established by the RRC -EM.
• Ensure that the number, quality and content of the program’s didactic conferences meet or exceed standards established by the RRC -EM.
• Ensure that residents have sufficient procedural experience and monitor each resident’s experiences in all areas required by the RRC -EM.
• Ensure that systems or programs exist to provide and document the quality of training in all competencies or skills required of a practicing emergency physician and/or mandated by the RRC -EM, ACGME, ABEM or the participating institutions.
• Ensure that the program regularly evaluates residents, faculty, conferences, clinical rotations and the overall program.
• Ensure that feedback from these evaluations is provided to the appropriate individuals on a regular basis.
• Ensure that a system exists to correct problems identified by these evaluations.
• Ensure that systems exist to monitor resident wellness and morale, and to provide mentorship, counseling or remediation as indicated. Recruitment
• Oversee the development and implementation of procedures for:
  • Resident recruitment
  • Residency applicant interviews
  • Development of a rank order list
  • Assist department leadership in the recruitment of faculty

Required Qualifications
In accordance with ACGME guidelines, the program director must have:

• Current certification in Emergency Medicine by ABEM and be clinically active in Emergency Medicine.
• Current medical licensure and medical staff appointment.
• A minimum of 5 years out of residency training.
• At least 3 years of experience as a core faculty member in an ACGME -accredited Emergency Medicine program.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU .

Preferred Qualifications
Date Posted 11/23/2021 Open Until Filled Yes Application Deadline Date Proposed Hire Date 01/01/2022 Type of Search National Application Process/Additional Information
Interested applicants must apply online at https://www.vcujobs.com and include a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position, current Curriculum Vitae, and the names and contact information for three professional references.

For additional information, please contact:
Harinder S. Dhindsa, M.D., Chair
harinder.dhindsa@vcuhealth.org
Department of Emergency Medicine
PO Box 980401
Richmond, VA 23298-0401

As a preeminent national, urban, public research university and academic health center, Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to organizational diversity, equity and inclusion – an environment where all can thrive in their pursuit of excellence.

Applicants are requested to submit a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (typically between 150-300 words) providing your career aspirations and contributions toward promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through this statement, you can share how your lived experiences; and past, present, and future academic and professional activities have or will contribute to VCU’s mission of promoting equity and
inclusion.

Note: Examples include working with others to further the goals of equity and inclusion; leading in any capacity that tangibly promotes an environment where diversity is welcomed, fostered, and celebrated; creative activity, research and scholarship that promotes equity and parity; teaching and mentoring students, and/or engaging with faculty and/or staff from traditionally underrepresented groups to create a positive and successful organizational experience. Posted Salary Quick Link https://www.vcujobs.com/postings/110554 Diversity Statement Information For more information on diversity statements, including guidelines, please click here . Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
2. Diversity Statement (Required for all Faculty)

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Reference Letter - 1
3. Reference Letter - 2
4. Reference Letter - 3