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Chair, Department of Family Medicine

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Position:

Chair, Department of Family Medicine

Location:

Pomona, CA

Chair, Department of Family Medicine - WesternU COMPWestern University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (COMP) is conducting a nationwide search for an experienced physician/leader of osteopathic medicine to serve as the next Chair, Department of Family Medicine. The incoming Chair will lead a dynamic multi-campus faculty and staff dedicated to the common goal of providing students with a strong foundation in clinical medicine using the guiding principles of Osteopathic Medicine.

The ideal candidate for this leadership role is a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with current AOA or ABMS board certification, demonstrating substantial teaching experience, proven academic accomplishments and established program-building expertise.

Required Qualifications

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.

Current AOA or ABMS board certification in Family Medicine/Family Practice.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting.

Unrestricted California licensure (or eligibility for California licensure).

Unrestricted Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) certificate.

Position SpecificsThe incoming Chair will represent and lead COMP in every aspect relating to Family Medicine, requiring key involvement both external and internal to COMP. Externally, the incoming Chair of Family Medicine will participate in discussions with peer department chairs at other osteopathic colleges and medical schools and professional organizations to foster and promote a strong working relationship with COMP. Internally, the Chair has many specific duties and responsibilities, including:

Responsible to maintain intellectual integrity and to strive for academic excellence in teaching.

Integrates family medicine and its principles into the appropriate segments of the four-year academic curriculum at COMP.

Provides leadership and collaboration to foster an integrated approach to osteopathic medical education between COMP’s academic departments.

Supports faculty development within the college and department.

Coordinates and develops an integrated approach to osteopathic medical education between all of the clinicians on WesternU’s campus.

Performs and coordinates the on-site evaluation of family practice rotations (clerkships) and submits written evaluation reports to the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs.

Develops and coordinates the curriculum for OMS III and IV students.

Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner so as to bring credit to the key role model position in family medicine for our medical students.

Serves as faculty lead for the Family Medicine core and elective rotations.

Continues to develop and refine the goals and objectives for family medicine rotations for the OMS III and OMS IV students.

Appoints appropriate committees to function within the Department of Family Medicine and chairs departmental meetings.

Clinical teaching and precepting of students.

Development of federal/state grants for the advancement of the Department of Family Medicine and its educational role at COMP.

Performs other duties and projects as assigned by the Dean of Osteopathic Medicine.

How to applyPlease submit applications, nominations, and/or confidential inquiries to: gentry@academic-med.com.

EEO/AACOMP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. COMP will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.

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