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Vancouver Fraser Medical Program Simulation Lead

By nkerecha | November 20, 2024

The Faculty of Medicine at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications for the position of Vancouver Fraser Medical Program (VFMP) Simulation Lead. This is a 0.2 FTE (1 day per week) position for a three (3) year term with the possibility of renewal, subject to a satisfactory performance appraisal after one year and is renewable.

The University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine, in collaboration with the Provincial Government, is committed to training the health professionals of the future. The Vancouver-Fraser Medical Program (VFMP) Simulation Lead will develop, coordinate and oversee simulation activities at the Vancouver-Fraser Medical Program (VFMP). This position works collaboratively with the Simulation Leads at the Island Medical Program (IMP), Northern Medical Program (NMP), and Southern Medical Program (SMP) to plan and develop a simulation curriculum in the Undergraduate Medical Education (UGME). The position also serves as a liaison with Postgraduate Medical Education.

The VFMP Simulation Lead reports to the Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver-Fraser. Meets regularly with the Associate Dean, UGME and other faculty leads to ensure clear lines of communication are maintained and mutual needs are met.

The VFMP Simulation Lead will be responsible for Program Development and Improvement by conducting regular reviews of simulation capacity in the Lower Mainland Region and works with Clerkship Directors, Site Directors, and DSSLs to develop simulation opportunities; making recommendations to the Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver-Fraser, about resources required for UGME simulation at VFMP; promoting simulation as an educational tool.

The VFMP Simulation Lead will be responsible for Curriculum by working collaboratively with the Simulation Leads at the distributed sites to facilitate the planning and development of a simulation curriculum across all four years of the curriculum; working with VFMP course leads (course directors, clerkship directors and Discipline Specific Site Leaders (DSSLs) {as representatives of Departments}) to develop and integrate simulation sessions into the curriculum, including, but not limited, to:

• Years 1 and 2: Clinical Skills

• Year 2 – TICE (MEDD422)

• Year 3 – Clerkships – ad hoc if requested by specific departments

• Year 4 – TIPP (MEDD448)

The VFMP Simulation Lead will be responsible for Student Assessment by working with the Student Assessment Subcommittee (SAS) to develop assessment modalities for simulation, as required, etc.

The successful candidate will hold an MD or equivalent. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical simulation curriculum and knowledge of the UGME Program at UBC; demonstrated ability to build, manage and maintain positive and productive relationships across cultural differences and shows a commitment to equity and inclusion framework to their work; have collaborative leadership and negotiation skills and excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work with large, complex teams and organizational structures and have excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to work in a collaborative and inclusive manner, fostering equitable experiences and a respectful environment for all and create and foster an environment that promotes inclusivity and the values of respect, integrity, compassion, collaboration and equity.

A detailed job description is available below for those who wish to review it. For further questions, please enquire at the email address below.

A letter of application, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and names of three references should be directed to:

Dr. Cary Cuncic

Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Fraser

c/o Chaitali Soni

Email: vfmprad.office@ubc.ca

          Subject Line: VFMP Portfolio Site Lead, Student Assessment

The deadline for applications is December 15, 2024 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2025 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

 

The expected pay (or pay range) for this position is $30,000 per annum at 0.2 FTE.

This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.
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UBC — One of the World's Leading Universities. As one of the world's leading universities, the University of British Columbia creates an exceptional learning environment that fosters global citizenship, advances a civil and sustainable society, and supports outstanding research to serve the people of British Columbia, Canada and the world.

Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.

Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 12,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty — comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 10,000 clinical faculty members — is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualifies persons are encouraged to apply. Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.