Academic Medical Director For Manhattan Physician Assistant Program
The Academic Medical Director for the Manhattan Physician Assistant Program, is a licensed physician experienced in the delivery of primary health care. The Medical Director works closely with the program directors to assure that the PA Program meets and exceeds the published Standards and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Physician Assistants as developed by the ARC-PA. The Medical Director will support the program directors in assuring that continuous competent medical guidance for the clinically related program components is provided, so that both didactic and supervised instruction meets current acceptable practice. The Medical Director should provide continuous, competent medical guidance for those portions of the curriculum in which the physician assistant students learn, develop and practice the knowledge and skills essential to successful professional interactions with physicians in the workplace. Additionally, the Medical Director should elicit actively the understanding and support of practicing physicians. The Medical Director will be sufficiently available to fulfill the educational and administrative responsibilities outlined below :
Responsibilities
Monitors the didactic curriculum and suggests appropriate changes
Is available to the Program Directors for input regarding any aspect of the training program regarding curriculum, strategic issues, disciplinary / remediation measures, or policy formulation.
Assists the Admissions Committee with student health forms and monitors student health issues and policies for adherence to current standards and school policy.
The Medical Director will teach various courses and give lectures in areas of expertise.
Qualifications
Education / Experience
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Maximum Salary
USD $35,000.00 / Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $28,000.00 / Yr.
Academic Medical Director • New York, NY, United States