Head of Anesthesiology jobs in Racine, WI

Position Summary

Faculty Specialty Advisors at Chicago Medical School help students understand the scope of their specialty and guide them to explore activities that will help the students to be successful in their careers. We are expanding our team of advisors and seek physicians with training and practice in the following areas:

•  Anesthesia
• Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Dermatology
• Interventional Radiology
• Neurosurgery
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Otolaryngology
• Plastic Surgery
• Radiation Oncology
• Urology
• Vascular Surgery

In this role, the Faculty Specialty Advisor will meet with students as a group and individually. There will be regular training and support sessions for the advisor. All duties can be performed remotely or in-person. 

 Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFU) is a graduate health sciences university committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose Photo 51 was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. 

Today, the university’s 6 colleges continue Dr Franklin’s legacy through rigorous academics, pioneering research, and innovative community service. Our unique interprofessional education model allows students to learn from and with each other in a variety of settings, including our simulation labs, the student-led Interprofessional Community Clinic, and through partnerships with area hospitals and clinics. RFU is a national leader in interprofessional research and practices, and is nationally recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, proteomics, cancer cell biology and immunology, cardiac resuscitation, and gait and balance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

M1/M2 year:

• Give an introductory session to the specialty to include life in the specialty, average hours worked, salary, training, number of residencies, general competitiveness of the specialty and steps to prepare for the specialty. (2 hours)
• Attend interest sessions when available. (4 hours)
• Develop a resource list for students highlighting possible mentors, research opportunities, and professional organization information. (10 hours)
• Meet 1:1 with students as needed. (approx. 1/hour per student)

M3 year:

• Meet as a group with students interested in the specialty. (2 hours)
• Meet 1:1 with students in the spring who have decided to apply to this specialty.
  1. Confirm their understanding about the specialty
  2. Provide suggestions for M4 rotations
  3. Provide strategies regarding writing Letters of Recommendations

      (approx. 1-2 hours per student)

M4 year:

• Meet 1:1 with students to review application materials, which include:
  1. Residency Program review and application strategy
  2. Review of Personal Statement and Noteworthy Characteristics
  3. Conduct Mock Interviews as requested
• Write Letters of Recommendation as needed 

      (approx. 3 hours/student)

Administrative duties

• Attend monthly faculty meetings (6 hours)
• Attend Student Class meetings (4 hours)
• Attend Faculty training on student advising (3 hours)
• Meet 1:1 with the Assistant Dean for Career and Specialty Advising, 30-minutes every other month (3 hours)

All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Teaching responsibilities vary and may include:

• Direct instruction
• Curriculum management
• Assessment
• Advising and mentoring for students

Scholarly activities vary and may include:

• Original scholarship
• Grant procurement
• Research mentoring

Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through:

• Committees
• Contributions to the profession
• Recruitment
• Direct patient care

Scholarly activities and/or clinical activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
• Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy

Required Education & Experience

• Doctor of Medicine MD, or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine DO
• An official transcript for the highest degree earned and also the highest clinical degree earned, if different and relevant to the position

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work collaboratively with clinical and basic science faculty
• Dedication to educating a diverse body of future physicians
• Understanding of interprofessional medical education implementation methods
• Communicating in a timely fashion via email, phone or in-person 

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets