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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for a Simulation Center Manager within the Department of Clinical Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Support services include counseling and an effective counselor is sought, particularly an individual who is interested in supporting the counseling service and who works well on a team. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
The simulation center manager will spend 50% of his/her time overseeing the operations of the simulation center and 50% in teaching and simulation education research.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for a non-academic post as a Director of Counseling. Please note: due to the aftermath of hurricane Maria, RUSM has temporarily relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee and will be conducting classes there until the restoration of campus and community infrastructure in Dominica is complete. Successful candidates will provide services to medical students and their families under the supervision of and as part of an integrated, professional multidisciplinary health team. The center provides individual, group, family, and couples counseling, as well as outreach and consultation. The center is currently staffed with licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors. Position will remain open until filled.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Support services include counseling and an effective counselor is sought, particularly an individual who is interested in supporting the counseling service and who works well on a team. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in Pharmacology.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located in Knoxville, TN. invites applications for a faculty post, at any rank, as a Radiologist.
The Department of Anatomy in partnership with the Department of Clinical Medicine seek a radiologist to teach in the Foundations of Medicine curriculum in semesters 1-4 as well as develop teaching modules for the clinical clerkship program in semesters 5-10. Lecture and small group formats are used for curriculum delivery and faculty are expected to be proficient in teaching in both settings. The Department of Anatomy has a modern, highly advanced technological medical imaging space that can be used for small group teaching and a variety of educational uses and projects. Interviewing and physical examination skills labs, case-based small group learning, a robust Standardized Patient program, and high fidelity medical simulation using Laerdal SimMan3G technology, are all employed for the Clinical Skills curriculum delivery within the Department of Clinical Medicine. In addition, RUSM pre-clinical students have a number of required activities with live patients in community clinics and the Princess Margaret Hospital in Roseau. Curriculum activities and content are supported by behavioral learning objectives and proficiency expectations are clearly defined.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in Gross Anatomy.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), one of the largest accredited medical schools training physicians in North America, is seeking a skilled clinical educator in surgery to serve as Chair of the Department of Surgery. The Chairperson provides guidance and oversight of an aligned, integrated, and uniform educational experience in surgery for medical students across 25 of clinical sites. The Chairperson is the senior academic and administrative officer for clinical faculty in surgery distributed among 25 hospitals throughout the United States. The successful candidate is responsible for ensuring academic excellence and high student performance in surgery by driving instructional excellence among the surgery faculty at the clinical sites. The Chairperson is expected to establish, monitor, and as necessary refresh key performance indicators for students and faculty in surgery. The Chairperson will serves as the respected spokesperson for RUSM’s Department of Surgery among internal and external stakeholders. Because this is 0.5 full-time equivalent position, the successful candidate can work remotely.
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Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), one of the oldest and most accomplished Caribbean-based medical schools serving students primarily from the U.S. and Canada, seeks an innovative and experienced medical education leader for their newly created position of Chief Academic Officer (CAO).
RUSM, part of Adtalem Global Education (formerly known as DeVry Education Group), is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians. It has more than 12,000 alumni practicing all over the United States, Canada, and beyond. RUSM is also proud to stand out by fulfilling a societal mission by educating large numbers of doctors who principally practice primary care, work in medically underserved areas, and are more representative overall of the communities in which they serve.
The CAO will provide intellectual leadership and support for all academic departments and linked multi-disciplinary programs at RUSM; and will act as the face of the RUSM academic community to internal and external constituencies. The CAO is responsible for leading the faculty, staff, and administrative teams on academic and instructional matters relevant to student success. The CAO will report directly to Dr. William F. Owen, Jr., MD, FACP, RUSM’s new Dean & Chancellor. Dean Owen is a globally experienced academic health system leader who is focused on the continued transformation of RUSM to forge for pedagogical innovation to create a medically competent and socially engaged physician workforce.
The position is based in Miramar, FL, USA and serves medical students sequentially studying basic sciences on the island of Dominica, West Indies, internal medicine foundations in Miramar, FL, and their core and elective clinical rotations in a strong network of US teaching hospitals across the country. Travel to Dominica and the current and future clinical sites domestically and globally is expected.
The successful candidate will be an MD with an active medical license in the US, UK, or Canada (non-MDs with exceptional experience in medical education may be considered); a strong academic record and reputation, as well as a proven track record as an administrator; and academic credentials supporting eligibility for appointment at the rank of Professor within a RUSM department. It is preferred that the candidate will have at least 15 years of direct participation in medical education; knowledge of contemporary medical pedagogical issues involving medical education; experience in curriculum assessment and evaluation with a focus on improving measurable student outcomes; familiarity with budget development, capital planning, and fiscal oversight; and an understanding of medical school accreditation.
Expectations of Leadership
The following represent primary areas of focus and expected impact of the CAO over the first 12 to 18 months in the role and beyond (not listed in any particular order of significance):
Lead the advancement of medical education at RUSM 2
- Working with the basic science chairs on Dominica and the clinical chairs at the US clinical sites, continue to develop and implement an integrated and comprehensive four year medical education that focuses on the entire student experience.
- Lead the effort to modernize the curriculum and ensure students are trained and educated to practice in a changing healthcare environment.
- The CAO will lead and support the process of curriculum mapping and assessment of student competency.
Recruitment, retention and development
- Develop an approach to faculty recruitment and professional development that accommodates for possible fluctuations in student enrollment and the unique features of recruiting to the island of Dominica.
- Creatively find opportunities for faculty to participate in continuing medical education.
- As a member of the senior administration and the Dean’s cabinet, be the voice for the faculty and champion their continued development.
Ensure excellent academic outcomes
- Working with the clinical chairs, the CAO will ensure the core clinical experiences are consistent at each of the clinical sites that are part of RUSM’s network.
- The CAO will update and expand quality indicators for the education programs and incorporate them into a continuous quality improvement process.
Develop personal and professional credibility, gain respect, and build trust internally and externally
- Understand, acculturate, and positively contribute to the culture of RUSM and to Adtalem.
- Develop significant, positive and trustworthy relationships throughout the organization. One important relationship to note is with the Board of Trustees, which is responsible for overseeing the Ross University School of Medicine and the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Exposure to this engaged and passionate group will be refreshing and provide added opportunity. (To review the current Board of Trustees: http://medical.rossu.edu/medical-school/Board-of-Trustees1.cfm )
Reporting Relationships
The CAO will report to: Dr. William F. Owen, Jr., MD, FACP, Dean & Chancellor. As a member of the senior administrative team and the Dean’s Cabinet, the CAO works in close partnership with the Chief Operating Officer and collaboratively with RUSM leaders in finance, human resources, medical pedagogy, admissions, and residency placement.
Direct Reports:
Reporting to the CAO are the Associate Dean of Student Services, Senior Associate Dean (Dominica campus), Director of Internal Medicine Foundations, Associate Dean of Clinical Services, Associate Dean of Simulation, and the Director of the Health Clinic and Counseling.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank as a faculty member in the Center for Teaching and Learning.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Support services include counseling and an effective counselor is sought, particularly an individual who is interested in supporting the counseling service and who works well on a team. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in Histology.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Support services include counseling and an effective counselor is sought, particularly an individual who is interested in supporting the counseling service and who works well on a team. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for a faculty post at any rank in the Department of Clinical Medicine. This position will be located at our campus in Knoxville, TN.
The Department of Clinical Medicine teaches clinical skills to pre-clerkship students and helps to integrate clinical medicine with the basic science content of the Foundations of Medicine Curriculum. The Department goals focus on creating clinical context for the basic science lecture material across all semesters and introducing students to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) competencies, adapted for pre-clinical medical students. Lecture and small group formats are used for curriculum delivery and faculty are expected to be proficient in teaching in both settings. Interviewing and physical examination skills labs, case-based small group learning, a robust Standardized Patient program, and high fidelity medical simulation using Laerdal SimMan3G technology, are all employed for the Clinical Skills curriculum delivery. In addition, RUSM pre-clinical students have a number of required activities with live patients in community clinics. Curriculum activities and content are supported by behavioral learning objectives and proficiency expectations are clearly defined.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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Part-Time Seasonal Position
Ross University School of Medicine is seeking adults of different age groups and backgrounds for their Standardized Patient Program. A Standardized Patient is a healthy person who has been trained to portray a patient in a medical situation. If you are interested in role-play and acting, can learn quickly and memorize, if you have excellent communication skills, accept direction, you are flexible and reliable, and you don’t mind being dressed sometimes in a hospital gown, then being a Standardized Patient can be the right position for you.
This part-time, seasonal, hourly paid position will be based in Knoxville, TN. Applicants must live within driving distance of zip code 37932.
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We are seeking an experienced Student Finance Analyst to work with our Ross Univeristy School of Medicine (RUSM), Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) and the Medical Education Readiness Program (MERP).
This position will provide administrative and organizational support to the Student Accounts Department within Student Finance by processing and reviewing student financial transactions within the federal/institutional guidelines, providing guidance to students on financial matters and resolving issues/inquiries that may arise from the student or any internal department. The position will also support on-campus functions such as check-in events and student presentations/meetings.
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The Role
As a Clinical Teaching Fellow for Internal Medicine Foundations, you will assist program faculty and staff in all areas of IMF instruction, administration and other activities relating to the operation of the Internal Medicine Foundations (IMF) clinical clerkship in Miramar, FL. Reporting directly to the Assistant Director, the Clinical Teaching Fellow(s) works closely with all faculty, staff, and other operational stakeholders to achieve the goals of the clerkship. This includes, but are not limited to, instructing students on Physical Examination techniques, providing guidance on history-taking, writing SOAP notes and H&Ps, designing and facilitating high fidelity simulation and procedural skills, conducting Mock CS OSCE sessions, test question design, proctoring exams, teaching ACLS and BLS and participating in the grading process as directed. Clinical Teaching Fellows will spend the majority of their time instructing students in small group sessions and working as a team to carry out the clerkship curriculum. During breaks between IMF clerkships, you will be assigned projects for continual improvement on the delivery of the clerkship curriculum under the instruction of the Director of IMF.
The Team
Internal Medicine Foundations (IMF): IMF’s mission is to introduce students to the principles and practice of Internal Medicine and help students achieve a solid foundation in the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in subsequent core clinical clerkships and in the USMLE Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) and Clinical Knowledge (CK) exams. We are designed to provide physician-supervised, hands-on training with patients at affiliated hospitals and ambulatory clinics.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for Clinical Teaching Fellows in the Department of Clinical Medicine, to start on May 1, 2018. Following our emergency evacuation after hurricane Maria in September 2017, our current temporary locations include a large campus in Knoxville, TN and a satellite campus on St. Kitts. You must be an RUSM graduate in order to apply. Our mission is to prepare highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians in the United States. Basic science coursework is taught in our pre-clinical curriculum (originally Dominica) and students then complete their clinical studies in the United States. After passing all prerequisite examinations, Ross graduates are licensed to practice medicine in all 50 states of the U.S. Ross University School of Medicine is a division of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE:ATGE)
Education is the primary focus of the faculty. The academic year is divided into three semesters with a new class of students admitted each semester. Lectures and other educational responsibilities continue throughout the year. Effective teachers are sought, particularly individuals who are interested in improving medical education and who work well on a team. Research opportunities exist, primarily in the area of medical education.
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The Patient Safety Fellows assist in providing students with simulation experience and added skills in the clinical setting. Students learn to apply their medical knowledge and competencies in a clinical context. Offered in Far Rockaway, NY; Pontiac, MI; Los Angeles, CA; Southfield, MI, students in clinical clerkships are learning through an interactive simulation and standardized patient care component and a bedside direct patient-care component. We teach third and fourth year medical students. Orientation will be the week of April 30th in your designated hospital (Far Rockaway, NY; Pontiac, MI; Los Angeles, CA; Southfield, MI) and all Patient Safety Fellows are expected to start on May 7, 2018.
We are currently seeking applicants to start in May 2018 and continue through May 2019. Responsibilities include assisting program faculty and staff in all areas of instruction, administration and other activities as assigned. These areas include, but are not limited to, test question design, proctoring exams, instructing students on Physical Examination techniques, providing guidance on history-taking, write-ups, SOAP notes, simulation, skills lab, participating in grading process as directed. Candidates are expected to be in the office Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm and available Monday through Sunday as needed, evenings included.
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The Institute of Research and Clinical Strategy and the Center for Excellence in Simulation Education invites applicants for Fellow position.
This is a temporary position offered on a 6 month basis and subject to satisfactory performance. Employment may be extended for an additional 6 months based on program needs, fellow availability and satisfactory performance. Our mission is to prepare highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians in the United States.
This newly created position is designed for Ross University School of Medicine graduates awaiting residency placement who wish to extend their clinical medicine teaching and educational scholarship portfolio. The Fellow will have an opportunity to engage in bench research or clinical simulation or educational research projects such as USMLE Clinical Skills 2 Exam prep through Becker Professional Education or gaming and technology enhanced education projects based on interest and any prior experience.
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM) invites applications from recent RUSM graduates for a Clinical Teaching Fellow position at California Hospital Medical Center.
Education and mentorship are the primary responsibilities of the Junior Faculty position. Based on program needs, these and other responsibilities continue throughout the year. The mission of RUSM is to prepare highly dedicated students to become effective, successful physicians in the United States.
We are currently seeking applicants to start in May 2018 and continue through May 2019.The position is subject to satisfactory performance as determined by the CHMC Medical Director(s) and RUSM Associate Dean of Academic and Student Operations and may not to exceed one year of employment.
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Perform a variety of general office activities with a basic understanding of departmental procedures.
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Ross University School of Medicine, located on the beautiful Caribbean island of Dominica in the West Indies, invites applications for an Student Development Specialist. Please note: due to the aftermath of hurricane Maria, RUSM has temporarily relocated to Knoxville, Tennessee and will be conducting classes there until the restoration of campus and community infrastructure in Dominica is complete.
Ross University School of Medicine is a member of Adtalem Global Education (NYSE: ATGE), a global education provider headquartered in the United States. The organization's purpose is to empower students to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Founded in 1978, Ross is committed to educating a diverse group of skilled physicians to serve as leaders in the U.S. healthcare system. With more than 12,000 alumni, Ross is an important contributor to healthcare in North America. Students complete their foundational studies in Dominica, West Indies, before completing their clinical training in one of Ross’s affiliated teaching hospitals throughout the United States. Ross is accredited by the Dominica Medical Board and the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions (CAAM-HP).
The Student Development Specialist reports to the Director of Student Affairs and has primary responsibility in three main areas:
- Design, implement and evaluate campus-wide programming, out of classroom activities and experiences, and direct supervision of the Campus Activity Center (including the campus wide Room Reservation System) and Campus Life staff;
- Co-Advisor to Student Government Association (SGA): Provides regular assistance and oversight to SGA and all student groups (averaging 40+ a semester) in the implementations of their tasks, responsibilities and programs;
- Social media and Web content manager for Campus Life and SGA, ensuring all pages have current information, resources, pictures, etc. and developing innovative resources to support communication and development of RUSM Basic Science Students.
The Student Development Specialist works in partnership with SGA and with all areas of Student Affairs to create and implement programs and opportunities that enrich students’ overall educational experience and contribute to their personal and professional development.
