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Position Start Date: July 1, 2025

Overview

This position’s primary purpose is to provide oversight and direction for Health Sciences curriculum at the Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics (CMT) I and II Committees and at the UME Curriculum Committee with view of all four years.

Reporting

The Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Curriculum Lead, Health Sciences, reports to the Associate Dean, UME. Collegial and collaborative supervision, leadership and guidance, including delegation of tasks and contribution to performance review, will be by the Assistant Dean, Clinical Education, and the Health Sciences Section Chair.

Responsabilités

The UME Curriculum Lead, Health Sciences, works directly with the Chairs of Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics I and II and the Health Sciences Section Chair on the following:

1. Provide overall direction on Health Sciences curriculum content and delivery throughout the MD program at the UME Curriculum Committee to ensure integration across the four years.
2. Work closely with the Health Sciences Section Chair to help bridge issues across the Health Sciences continuum of medical education at NOSM University (NOSM U). This includes participation in Health Sciences Section meetings and communications providing updates and opportunities to gather input from members on UME Health Sciences curriculum content and delivery to support all functions of this role.
3. Represent NOSM U UME Health Sciences at relevant local and national undergraduate education tables
4. As required by the CMT Chair, participate in overseeing Health Sciences curriculum content and academics and any associated assessment components in the clerkship years.
5. Annually, or as required by the Chairs of CMT I and II or ICM, provide input on:
   • The Phase 3 Health Sciences clerkship objectives, academic sessions, RCLEs and any associated assessment
   • The Phase 2 Health Sciences clerkship objectives and curriculum (for example CARs, DTS, Aquifer cases). RCLEs and any associated assessment
   • The Phase 1 Health Sciences curriculum and any associated assessment
   • Any relevant curriculum renewal (gaps/redundancies) initiatives as per the UME Program Curriculum Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Process to the UME Curriculum Committee
   • developing leveled educational activities/sessions to help deliver the Health Sciences curriculum

It is anticipated that the majority of duties can be carried out asynchronously and as such communication with Chairs of Introduction to Clinical Medicine, Clinical Medicine and Therapeutics I and II and the Health Sciences Section Chair may be completed by email or phone.

Attend Committee meetings for:

UME Curriculum Committee, Health Sciences Section meetings and relevant local or national Health Sciences Undergraduate groups or any committees delegated by CMT Chair.

Liaise regularly with the Chairs of ICM, CMT I and CMT II and attend meetings at their invitation

Qualifications

Éducation

• A regulated health professional licensed in Ontario, practicing in Northern Ontario or currently practicing in other northern, rural or remote contexts, or with significant previous academic experience in Northern Ontario.

Connaissances, Compétences et Capacités

• Must have (or be eligible for) a faculty appointment with NOSM U
• Preference will be given to NOSM U faculty residing in Northern Ontario

Langue

• 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

• Four tenths (0.4) of a day per week