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Saint Louis University School of Medicine is recruiting an Assistant Dean of Simulation to enhance and develop simulation programming in the medical school program curriculum. This position will report to the Associate Dean of Simulation and Clinical Skills and serve as a member of the medical school leadership team, particularly relating to Curricular Affairs. Additionally, it will be a key administrative position in the School of Medicine Simulation Center, a 4,000 square foot space under the directorship of the Associate Dean of Simulation and Clinical Skills and supported by an education specialist and coordinator.

Key job functions will include School of Medicine simulation curriculum development and planning; direct simulation instruction and faculty development; and contribution to Simulation Center administrative processes. These job functions will require a deep understanding of the principles of simulation-based education, excellent facilitation and teaching skills, collaboration with educational stakeholders, and the ability to independently organize and manage projects.

The time requirements for this position are estimated at 0.3FTE. The other 0.7 FTE will be working as an emergency medicine physician in the level 1 trauma center. 

Minimum qualifications include the completion of a MD or DO degree. The individual should have board certification or eligibility in an appropriate medical specialty and good standing with relevant licensing and credential boards. Candidates with simulation fellowship training and/or three years of educational leadership in simulation-based education are strongly preferred.

Strategic and Curricular Planning

• Serve as an advisor to the Associate Dean of Simulation and Clinical Skills
• Serve as a simulation representative at School of Medicine curriculum meetings
• Identify avenues for simulation growth in the School of Medicine program, particularly in the Core Clinical (clerkship) and Pre-Residency (post-clerkship) phases of medical student education
• Collaborate with the Dean's Office, educational faculty, curriculum committees, and other key stakeholders to revise and develop simulation curriculum aligned with programmatic needs
• Identify, develop, and allocate resources required to support simulation programming, such as facilitators, equipment, and staff
• Contribute to assessment and grading processes for medical students

Direct Instruction

• Act as a facilitator for existing School of Medicine simulation programming in the Foundations and Core Knowledge (pre-clerkship) and Core Clinical (clerkship) Phases of the School of Medicine program
• Revise, develop, and deliver training processes for instructional faculty

Simulation Center Administration

• (With the Associate Dean of Simulation and Clinical Skills) Serve as a representative for new program development, within and external to the School of Medicine program
• Maintain and contribute to existing Simulation Center processes
• Contribute to key aspects of Simulation Center strategic planning, such as goal-setting, budgeting, program outcome evaluation, and process review and revision

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• MD or DO
• Board certification or board eligibility in the appropriate specialty
• Simulation fellowship training strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Understanding of the principles and practice of simulation-based education
• Understanding of the functions, roles, and responsibilities of a simulation center
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to co-create and deploy curriculum in alignment with course, clerkship, and institutional objectives, such as the School of Medicine educational program objectives
• Ability to relate to students, faculty, institutional personnel, and the public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Compensation & Benefits:

SSM Health provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy benefits plans tailored to meet the healthcare needs of you and your family. The package also offers pre-tax savings incentives, a wellness program, and retirement plans such as 403(b), and 401(k). Moreover, SSM Health provides generous PTO that encourages a healthy work/life balance, as well as personal and professional growth and development opportunities.

For consideration of this position please submit a cover letter and CV to Deidre Wyly, SSM Health Physician Recruiter at deidre.wyly@ssmhealth.com

About SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital:

SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital, a LEVEL 1 Time Critical Diagnosis hospital in Stroke, Trauma and STEMI, is at the forefront of ground-breaking medical treatments, procedures, clinical trials and comprehensive patient care. Our commitment to research and innovation allows us to treat you and your family with the care you deserve. SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital has been an academic hospital in the St. Louis community for more than 80 years.

We serve as the medical teaching hospital for Saint Louis University School of Medicine, and exclusively staffed by the SLUCare Physician Group. This relationship between SSM Health, SLUCare and Saint Louis University School of Medicine provides advanced health care solutions that benefit our community.

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