SOM - Teaching Fellow, Basic Sciences

St. George’s University invites applicants for a full-time Teaching Fellow position in the School of Medicine.

Job Description

 

The Basic
Sciences component of the MD program at St. George’s University is 2-year
systems-based spiral curriculum. The first year comprises a complete sequence
of systems modules that integrate Human Anatomy, Histology, Physiology,
Biochemistry, Genetics, and Neuro and Behavioral Sciences.
The second-year revisits all of the systems, with emphasis on the
clinical integration of Pathology, Microbiology and Pharmacology for each of
the systems. Physical examination and communication skills are taught
throughout the 2-year program. 

 

Objective:

The
Teaching Fellow’s main duties involve providing clinical correlation to the
Basic Sciences. In this context, Teaching Fellows will be responsible for
facilitating student group academic activities, on clinical skills, developing
clinical vignettes and modelling and assessing professional behaviors linked to
the objectives of the basic science courses. In addition, Teaching Fellows will
contribute to the Interactive Team Instruction delivery method, which is a more
intensive small group delivery method that augments the delivery of Basic
Sciences and clinical content to our students in facilitated small group
activities. 

 

Essential Functions:

• Participation in content and teaching training
  sessions through attendance at live sessions and participation in
  self-directed study of provided materials. 
• Facilitation of small group and practical sessions
  for medical students. 
• Facilitation of ITI sessions for medical students.
• Facilitation of Ultrasound sessions
• Facilitation of Simulation Lab Sessions
• Facilitation of OSCE examination
• Serve as a model for students on the professional
  behavior required of what a physician is.
• Serve as a model for students on how to conduct
  themselves as leaders in a team environment.
• Contribution to written and practical student
  assessments by development of USMLE Step-style assessment items.
• Be available in the Clinical Instructor offices of
  the department during working hours. 
• Service to the University which may take the form of
  committees or community events.
• Any other duties assigned by the Chair.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a
  team.
• Commitment to the education of future health-care
  professionals.
• Eagerness to learn and develop through constructive
  feedback.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
  in English.
• Highly motivated and adaptable.

Qualifications:

• A recently graduated SGU SOM alumni with an MD degree who has not done an internship or residency.

  OR

• An SGU SOM 4th year student who will graduate with an MD degree within the next 3 months.
  
• No teaching experience is required, training is provided
  and SGU offers many programs to guide faculty in the methods of teaching,
  facilitation, exam question writing, research and many more.

 

Hours:
Expected to work for 40 working hours a week and be available during the core operation time of the assigned course with flexibility to be available according to the student timetable. Occasionally weekend work would be required particularly with regard to student assessment schedules.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

• This is a full time position in the Caribbean island of Grenada.
• To ensure full consideration, complete application materials including CV, Cover Letter and names and email address of three references must be submitted.
• Please ensure that your name and surname which is used to complete your profile on your application form, is the same as it appears on your passport. Also, please include your primary email address when filling out the form for your profile.
• Salary is competitive and paid in US dollars.
• Review of applicants will be ongoing until the position is filled.
• For further information about this position or the application process, please contact [email protected].

St. George's University (SGU) is a leading center of international medical education, drawing students and faculty from 140 countries to the island of Grenada, in the West Indies. SGU has helped change lives through its more than 21,000 alumni, which include physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and public health and business professionals across the world.

SGU is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment. SGU is an equal opportunity employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, employment-related decisions, or in business dealings on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. SGU strives to provide an environment free of discrimination to our employees, customers, vendors and other third-party partners.