Mandate
The Lead of IPE reports to the Medicine & Society Pillar Director and the Assistant Dean, Curriculum, UGME. The Lead of IPE is responsible for the oversight of the delivery of the MD Program’s IPE curriculum, including overseeing the integration of IPE into medical education for the anglophone and francophone streams across four years. The Lead collaborates with the Pillar Directors to work towards these subjects’ horizontal and vertical integration across the MD Program. The Pillar Directors in the MD program oversee three key areas: Clinical Sciences, Foundational Sciences, and Medicine and Society. Each director ensures their respective pillar is effectively integrated and aligned with the overall curriculum, supporting the development of students' clinical skills, scientific understanding, and awareness of societal health issues. The Lead actively participates in committees hosted by national bodies, such as the AFMC, to stay abreast with national environment and adherence to educational standards. Additionally, the Lead of IPE will represent the MD program in building connections and fostering IPE initiatives with other schools, faculties, and professional associations.
Term of Position
One (1) year renewable once.
Description of Responsibilities
Leadership and Strategic Planning
Provide strategic leadership for the IPE curriculum throughout four years of the undergraduate medical education program, setting objectives and priorities to enhance collaborative medical education. Collaborate with other leads and the Medicine & Society Pillar Director to develop and implement strategic plans, aligning with accreditation standards (CACMS accreditation standards), educational best practices, and healthcare industry trends. Collaborate with the Associate Dean, Social Accountability, to promote related initiatives in UGME. Regularly review the policy, documentation, and evaluations for interprofessionalism and bring forward any recommendations to the Pillar Director of Medicine & Society. Represent the IPE curriculum at the Medicine and Society pillar committee meeting and attend a minimum of 75% of pillar committee meetings.
Curriculum Development and Oversight
In collaboration with the Medicine & Society Pillar Director, establish objectives and ensure their integration in the MD Curriculum, identify and plan interprofessional learning activities in collaboration with external faculties and schools to meet the learning objectives for the MD program. Oversee the design, integration (vertical and horizontal) and implementation of the IPE curriculum, ensuring alignment with educational objectives, clinical competencies, and MD professional standards. Regularly review the IPE components in the curriculum and provide suggestions to the Pillar Director for improvement as required. Collaborate with clinicians and APUO faculty members to develop innovative teaching methods, technology-enhanced training, and simulation activities to enhance the clinical learning experience, while updating and maintaining pre-existing instructional materials, such as CBL, web-based resources and large- and small-group sessions. Collaborate with the Assistant Dean of Student Evaluation and Curriculum Implementation and Assistant Dean of Curriculum on assessment strategies and exam content in accordance with the Faculty regulations. Review evaluations of students who participated in interprofessional activities. Develop and maintain an interprofessional curriculum that responds to accreditation requirements, ensuring that medical students have the opportunities to learn with students from other disciplines. The Lead will be accountable for and adhere to CACMS Accreditation Standards as they relate to their area of responsibility and provide specific accreditation related information to the UGME Assessment, Evaluation and Curriculum Office upon requests received from the Accreditation manager and team.
Faculty Development and Support
Recruit, mentor, and support faculty members, community partners, and clinicians under the IPE curriculum, providing guidance and resources to enhance their teaching effectiveness, clinical expertise, and professional development. Assist with recruiting preceptors and instructors.
Partnership Development
Cultivate strategic partnerships, collaborate with other faculties, departments, schools and community organizations (e.g., Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Management, Law) to foster the development and activities of the MD program.
Education and other Requirements
- MD or equivalent professional degree (e.g. JD, RN, PharmD, PT, OT) and in active practice.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in medical education, curriculum development, and clinical practice, preferably within an undergraduate medical education program.
- Strong understanding of clinical teaching methodologies and assessment methods relevant to medical education.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including faculty, students, and healthcare professionals.
- Commitment to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice in medical education and fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, and lifelong learning.
- Ability to function in a bilingual setting.
- Support the Francophonie and bilingual goals of the University.
- Academic appointment at FoM uO
Compensation and Location
Time allocation: 0.75 days per week. Consideration will be given to flexible work arrangements to allow the demands of the service to be spread over the entire week.This position will report to the Vice-Dean, through the Assistant Dean, Curriculum, and the Pillar Director, Medicine and Society.