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Position Start Date: July 1, 2025. An earlier start date can be arranged to allow for overlap with the current incumbent to ensure a smooth transition.

The position profile below calls for the successful candidate to have a substantial knowledge of, and exposure to, the issues faced by distributed medical education, to possess significant experience in clinical practice and the academic sector, to be self-motivated and self-directed, and to possess superior interpersonal, facilitation, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.

Reporting

The Program Director, Anesthesiology, reports to the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME), for academic and financial matters and for non-academic policy and strategy.

Responsibilities

Summary of Functions

The Program Director is responsible for the planning, development, promotion, implementation and evaluation of the residency program and for supporting the work of the NOSM University (NOSM U).

Educational Responsibilities

• Provide direction for all aspects of the Anesthesiology program to ensure that it meets or exceeds the accreditation requirements of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCSPC):
  • Plan, organize and supervise the residency program
  • Provide leadership in direction of program to Competency-Based Education in collaboration with Academic Coordinator and Curriculum Instructional Designers
  • Ensure the program provides opportunities for resident to attain all the competencies outlined in the objectives of training
• Ensure a fair and transparent selection process for candidates applying to the program
• Implement an effective resident assessment and promotion process in accordance with NOSM U postgraduate policies
• Develop and implement remediation programs for residents in difficulty as necessary
• Maintain an appeal mechanism consistent with NOSM U postgraduate policies
• Ensure appropriate support for residents including safety, career counselling, stress management and availability of other resources for resident wellbeing as needed
• Ensure the ongoing review and evaluation of the residency program including educational objectives, academic, and clinical curriculum consistent with the requirements of the RCPSC and NOSM U.
• Employ a continuous quality improvement approach to resident placements, other educational experiences, and program development, so that residents are prepared for practice, including in northern and rural areas.
• Coordinate the recruitment of faculty for teaching and make recommendations for academic appointments in collaboration with the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education and Health Sciences, and other academic leaders at NOSM U
• Work to enhance faculty support, development, evaluation and feedback to improve the commitment and retention of NOSM U faculty
• Ensure the main teaching sites are visited at least annually to ensure preceptor input and feedback on the educational experiences and to support and foster evaluation and preceptors’ professional development.
• Prepare for and participate in internal and external reviews and accreditation of NOSM U programs
• Act as a surveyor for internal reviews at NOSM U

 Administrative Responsibilities

• Chair the Residency Program Committee
• Facilitate communication among preceptors, programs and residents through committees and other mechanisms for the purposes of planning, coordinating and overseeing respective components of the program
• Participate in required postgraduate NOSM U, and RCPSC committees, as identified by the Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education and Health Sciences, and provide such reports as may be required from time to time.
• Liaise with people and groups essential to the Anesthesiology residency program such as:
  • Program Director(s) NOSM U
  • The Royal College Anesthesia Specialty Committee
  • Other Anesthesiology program directors across Ontario and, at times, Canada
• Member of the Anesthesiology Competence Committee
• Fulfil other such duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Must hold certification in with the Royal College in Anesthesia (or equivalent as determined by the Associate Dean, PGME)
• A physician licensed in Ontario who is a member of the RCPSC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A current faculty appointment (or eligibility for same) with NOSM U
• Preferably three (3) years recent northern practice experience
• Preferably three (3) years recent experience as a preceptor
• Substantial knowledge of, and exposure to, the issues faced by northern and rural medical education
• Significant experience in clinical practice and academic sectors
• Self-motivated and directed
• Superior interpersonal, communication, leadership and problem-solving skills
• Resident advocacy skills and interest
• Preference will be given to NOSM U faculty residing in Northern Ontario

Language

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (verbally, written and comprehension)
• French/Indigenous language skills would be considered asset

Remuneration

• As per the stipendiary faculty remuneration process

Time Commitment

• One and three-quarter (1.75) days per week