Academic Medical Director

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:

• Curriculum Evaluation/Development
  •      Monitors the didactic curriculum and suggests appropriate changes
  •      Monitors the clinical curriculum and suggests appropriate changes
  •      Serves as a member of the Academic Progress Committee
• Consultant Function
  • 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.
  • Will attend PA program faculty meetings, various appropriate committee meetings, reaccreditation site team visit meetings and graduation ceremonies.
  • Works in the Clinical Committee as a strong advocate of the PA profession.
• Student Health
  • Assists the Admissions Committee with student health forms and monitors student health issues and policies for adherence to current standards and school policy.
• Teaching responsibilities
  • The Medical Director will teach various courses and give lectures in areas of expertise.

Education/Experience

• Doctor of Medicine required.
• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.
• Board Certified in area of discipline

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required
• Familiarity in online learning platforms including Banner, Canvas, Blackboard, and Adobe Connect preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred
• A high degree of interpersonal competency:professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues required