Opportunity Details
Department of Anesthesiology
Anesthesiology
Clinician
Commensurate w/Experience
Assistant Residency Program Director
The Washington University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology is seeking candidates for the role of Assistant Residency Program Director of Ultrasound and Perioperative Technology to work with one of the top anesthesiology residencies in the US. We will consider applications from any full-time faculty at the rank of assistant professor or above, at WashU or another institution.
Overview
Ranked by U.S. News & World Report as among the best in the nation, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSM) is committed to advancing human health throughout the world. As renowned leaders in patient care, research, and education, outstanding faculty have contributed many discoveries and innovations to science and medicine since the school’s founding in 1891.
The Washington University School of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology (WUDA) is one of the largest departments within WUSM. Our dedication to excellence, advancing the science of anesthesiology and our passion for the quadripartite mission of clinical care, research, fostering of staff and education are distinguishing characteristics. The Department offers competitive educational programs that train the next generation of physicians and physician-scientists whether in our Residency Program, or one of our 10 subspecialty fellowship programs.
The Department of Anesthesiology at Washington University School of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated individual to further the educational mission of the anesthesiology residency. The individual will be expected to:
- Develop and implement a longitudinal perioperative ultrasound program for the anesthesiology program across all four years of training
- Oversee the structure and framework of the residency education curriculum
- Perform targeted assessments and evaluations of education programs with emphasis on ultrasound
- Develop programs for faculty growth within ultrasound education
- Partner with the simulation center director to enhance simulation initiatives in residency education
In this exciting opportunity, the successful candidate will work closely with residency and departmental leadership to cultivate technologic innovation in education. The applicant should have a strong background in ultrasound, and preferably be POCUS and TEE certified, or with equivalent certification. The position will require curriculum development and implementation and will be instrumental in the selection of an expert faculty cohort to ensure ultrasound education across multiple specialties within the Department of Anesthesiology, with focus on the ABA Advanced exam and OSCEcontent outlines.
The successful applicant will have the opportunity to increase their skills in curriculum development, assessment, and research within graduate medical education. A tailored mentorship and leadership training program will be implemented for the new assistant program director to promote professional and academic growth. This role will report to the Residency Program Director and the Vice-Chair for Education. We encourage applicants who have a strong commitment to building a collaborative culture and the exploration of novel approaches to residency training. As a Department and residency training program, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and the wellness of our trainees, and we expect these values to be shared by the successful applicant. For more information about this new role or to submit CV and letter of interest, please contact Shirley Vaughn, Vaughns@wustl.edu.
The successful applicant for this prestigious career development opportunity will be a board-certified anesthesiologist with a strong commitment to education and with ambitions to be a national leader in postgraduate medical education and training.
6/18/2024
No end date
An Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. It is the university’s policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. Washington University seeks an exceptionally qualified and diverse faculty; women, minorities, protected veterans and candidates with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.