Anesthesiology - Vice Chair of Education and Residency Program Director

Company: MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

Job DescriptionThe Vice Chair for Education and Residency Program Director of the Department of Anesthesiology is a full-time member of Beverly Anesthesiology, Inc., reporting to the Co-Chair of Anesthesiology. This position will serve as the primary leader, strategist, and administrator for all educational activities within the department, in addition to overseeing the anesthesiology residency program. This role requires a seasoned clinician-educator with a proven commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity. The Vice-Chair will spearhead efforts to enhance the department's educational programs, cultivate leadership within the education team, and collaborate with residency and fellowship program directors to drive excellence in training and professional development. Additionally, the Vice Chair will oversee, develop, and continually improve the residency program to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and provide an exceptional learning environment for trainees.Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Educational Leadership: Directing and overseeing the department's residency, fellowship, and continuing medical education programs to ensure their success and alignment with institutional goals.
• Curriculum Advancement: Developing, refining, and updating educational curricula to reflect advancements in anesthesiology.
• Faculty Support and Mentorship: Promoting faculty development through mentorship, skill-building opportunities, and recognition of teaching excellence.
• Program Evaluation: Establishing systems to evaluate educational programs and trainee performance, using data to implement ongoing improvements.
• Accreditation Oversight: Ensuring compliance with accrediting bodies' standards to maintain program accreditation and uphold departmental credibility.
• Innovative Practices: Introducing and expanding the use of modern educational tools, including simulation-based learning, digital platforms, and interdisciplinary training models.
• Educational Research: Supporting and encouraging research initiatives in medical education to enhance teaching methodologies and contribute to the academic community.
• Resource Management: Overseeing the allocation of resources for educational programs, including budgeting, securing funding, and optimizing facilities and materials.
• Collaborative Partnerships: Building relationships with other departments, institutions, and external organizations to enhance educational opportunities and share best practices.
• Trainee Support: Offering guidance and support to medical students, residents, and fellows, addressing their academic and professional development while prioritizing their well-being.
• Residency Program Oversight: Developing and improving the residency program, ensuring compliance with ACGME accreditation standards, including implementing changes to meet evolving requirements.
• Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures related to trainee hours, selection, evaluation, promotion, and supervision, as well as maintaining accurate programmatic records.
• Overseeing and implementing the program curriculum, including monitoring trainee progression and ensuring the learning environment fosters resident education.
• Faculty and Trainee Support: Monitoring faculty compliance with the timely submission of resident performance evaluations.
• Facilitating a culture of educational excellence in the residency program by promoting an environment that values academic growth and professional development.This role requires a visionary leader dedicated to advancing education and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation in training and development.Cedars-Sinai ranked #1 in California and eight years in a row on the "Best Hospitals" Honor Roll by U.S. News & World Report, 2024-25.Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a state-of-the-art, 958 bed tertiary acute care academic medical center is committed to excellence in compassionate patient care, research, education, and community programs to improve the lives of our patients. Our robust academic enterprise shapes the experts who will help redefine medicine for the next generation.Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, located at the junction of West Hollywood and Beverly Hills. Cedars-Sinai Health System is the largest private not-for-profit provider of health care on the West Coast, serving more than 9 million people in Los Angeles County.Join us and take the next step of your career with Beverly Anesthesiology, Inc at Cedars-Sinai! We offer signing bonuses, housing loan or student loan assistance.Our compensation philosophy: We offer a competitive total compensation and benefits package to our physicians. The total pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range includes incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.Pay Range: $545,896- $714,043 Total Cash Compensation.#doxQualifications

• Unrestricted California Physician license.
• Current board certification by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
• Demonstrates current competency in clinical responsibilities as an anesthesiologist.
• Demonstrate ongoing academic achievements with appropriate dissemination, including publications, the development of educational programs, or the conduct of research.
• Demonstrate expertise in the principles and expectations of medical training programs, with a proven record of educational leadership and excellence in teaching.
• Must have prior leadership experience within an academic medical department.
• Prior leadership experience as a residency program director or associate program director.
• Must have expertise in evaluating program faculty.
• Proven skills in fostering a culture of improvement, excellence, and efficiency.
• Medical Staff membership in accordance with requirements as specified in the CSMC and Medical Staff bylaws, rules and regulations.
• Proven excellence in teaching and in the organization of both clinical and non-clinical activities.
• Evidence of exceptional academic, clinical, professional, and administrative accomplishments.About UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars-Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamWith a growing number of primary urgent and specialty care locations across Southern California, Cedars-Sinai's medical network serves people near where they live. Delivering coordinated, compassionate healthcare you can join our network of clinicians and physicians to improve the healthcare people throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
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