Associate Dean of Simulation in Healthcare
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Overview
The Associate Dean of Simulation Healthcare is a physician-led role responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, development, and operational excellence of TUNs accredited simulation center serving osteopathic medical students and health sciences learners. This position ensures integration of simulation-based education into the curriculum of the various programs offered through the COM and CHHS of Touro University Nevada, fosters interprofessional collaboration from undergraduate medical education to graduate medical education and health providers in practice, such as CME/CPE. The successful candidate upholds best practices in experiential learning, assessment, patient safety, and scholarly activities. The Associate Dean works closely with Department Chairs/Program Directors and the Department of Clinical Education, and fosters community partnerships through scenario building like emergency medicine and disaster training.
The role involves leading all components of Simulation Medicine, from high fidelity (manikins) to medium and low fidelity training (task trainers), standardized patient encounters per SSIH guidelines, and integrating modern technologies such as Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS). Ongoing quality improvement is essential.
Responsibilities
Administrative Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Director of Simulation to train Standardized Patients and staff.
- Design and develop academic components of the Simulation Medicine Curriculum.
- Support the simulation team supervision.
- Work with TUNs Simulation Advisory Committee to align with mission, vision, and values.
- Align with Touro University Nevadas mission and strategic plans.
- Develop and manage the simulation center budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight of the simulation center.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula with faculty.
- Lead faculty development and use of simulation as an assessment tool.
- Ensure accreditation standards are met and practices are evidence-based.
- Supervise faculty and staff involved in simulation.
- Incorporate clinical decision-making, ethics, and professionalism into training.
- Promote innovation and interprofessional training.
- Liaise with external stakeholders.
- Develop research opportunities for students and faculty.
Qualifications
Required Education & Experience
- DO or MD from an accredited medical school with active clinical experience or equivalent terminal degree.
- At least five years of leadership in medical education across the continuum, with experience in simulation-based learning.
- Experience in curriculum development, accreditation, and interprofessional education.
- Commitment to student-centered learning and continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills across diverse constituencies.
Preferred Education & Experience
- Over five years of experience in planning, developing, and evaluating clinical simulation programs.
- Experience integrating technology like POCUS into curricula or clinical teaching.
- Experience with AI and innovative educational methods.
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