- Full-time
- Other
- Ross University School of Medicine
- Remote (US)
Job description
About Ross University School of Medicine
Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, expands access and opportunity to students on the path to becoming skilled physicians who are determined to make an impact in global communities. RUSM has graduated more than 15,000 alumni who practice in the U.S. and Canada. Located in Barbados, RUSM promotes equitable educational access through the Access and Inclusion in Medicine (AIM) Scholars Program to advance equity in healthcare through diversity and inclusion and to directly impact underserved communities by decreasing health disparities in the U.S. RUSM is accredited by the Caribbean Accreditation Authority for Education in Medicine and Other Health Professions.
Visit medical.rossu.edu for more information, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Adtalem believes in a culture of collaboration, creativity, and innovation, which thrives when we can work flexibly. Depending on your location, this role may be hybrid or remote.
- HYBRID – If you reside within 50 miles of Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL this role is hybrid, requiring office presence three days a week (Tue, Wed, Thu), with the rest of the workweek spent working from home.
- REMOTE – If you live over 50 miles from Adtalem offices in Chicago, IL, Addison, IL, Columbia, MD, Minneapolis, MN, and Miramar, FL, this role is remote. However, occasional office visits may be required based on business needs, with advance communication for such requests.
Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning - Teaching Assistant
As a Teaching Assistant (TA) for the Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning (cATL), you will assist senior faculty in all areas of board preparation and academic success support provided to students who are in their last two years of their medical school journey. Reporting directly to the Director of cATL, the Teaching Assistant will support the delivery of individualized tutoring, schedule regular individual academic advising sessions, present NBME MCQ reviews in large-group tutoring sessions, and provide mentorship of clinical students. The role will also include providing general academic support for the Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning (cATL) for Step 1, CK and CSA consistently for about 20 to 30 students on a weekly basis.
Teaching Assistants will spend most of their time coaching students in one-on-one and group tutoring sessions and working as a team to carry out the academic content provided to students. You will also be assigned projects for continual improvement on the delivery of board preparation services under the instruction of the Assistant Director – Operations of the Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning (cATL). You will also be assigned a group of 20 to 30 students as they prepare to take their Step 1 exam after their successful completion of the last medical sciences semester and help them achieve their Step 1 goal.
The Team
The Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning (cATL) mission is to help students achieve a solid foundation in the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed in subsequent core clinical clerkships and in the USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) exams and the RUSM Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA). We are designed to provide students with board exam preparation support by helping them develop a study strategy, identify the best study resources, create a timeline and cultivate skills to increase their chances of achieving their target Step exam scores.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The ideal applicant will be able to engage, mentor, and assist in coaching a diverse student body, as well as work closely and cohesively in a team under the instruction and supervision of the Director, Assistant Director, and senior faculty. To this aim, she/he must possess excellent communication, organizational, interpersonal, and public speaking skills. It is also important the Teaching Assistant be self-directed and able to work effectively as a member of a team. Strong candidates for this role should be motivated by working on complex, ever-evolving initiatives that are student driven.
Requirements/Skills
- Assist in the instruction of essential skills for OSCE/standardized patient formative and summative exercises in the RUSM Step 1 preparatory courses.
- Academic support will consist of at least one-hour weekly tutoring sessions to support Academic Advisor’s recommended study strategy, content review, and test taking skills, as well as monitor the progress and improvement of student toward their Step exam goal.
- Serve as mentors to a cohort of students, by maintaining close communication with each student and providing guidance in all aspects of their performance
- Conduct simulated Mock CS OSCE sessions as standardized patients
- Engage in weekly step 1 progress support outreach calls
- Participate in faculty development courses and activities, such as, the faculty senate
- Support the delivery of RUSM CSA exam preparation
- Participate in the assessment of simulated clinical skills using standardized checklists and rubrics
- Attend training sessions to become competent in tutoring and assessment skills
- Work independently and collaboratively with a team by developing and cultivating relationships and networks in order to achieve results
- Create student academic resources with the senior faculty to enhance the student experience, such as, presentations, videos, and electronics resources
- Assist in the presentation of clinical skills learning objectives in small/large group settings to students
- Act as a point of contact for students via phone/email – give problem solving assistance to student questions
- Completes other duties as assigned by Director and Assistant Director
Preferred Experience
- Teaching and/or tutoring experience in a healthcare related field
- Mentoring or advising experience in academic setting
- Leadership experience in student co-curricular activities
- Prior work experience in a team environment and healthcare setting (e.g. paramedic, scribe, simulation tech)
- Proficiency in computer skills including Microsoft Office (specifically, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint)
- Experience with prioritizing while under pressure in an independent work environment
- Strong academic performance in the RUSM curriculum and USMLE licensing exams preferred
Approach to Work
- Deep commitment to the Clinical Academy of Teaching & Learning’s (cATL) mission and our commitment to an exceptional student experience
- Exceptional initiative and solutions orientation in the face of complex problems; acts with purpose, urgency, high standards, and a long-term view
- Exhibits integrity while working 100% remotely
- Comfortable operating in environments of change
- Thrives on feedback and willing to continually learn, improve, and help others grow
- Exceptionally skilled at developing and cultivating deep relationships and networks in order to achieve results
Work Demands
- All Teaching Assistants are expected to start on June 1, 2023
- Applicants must be able to work in their role as TAs until May 31 2024
- Expected to work Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM remotely
- Expected to work 50 hours a week on average
- Ability and willingness to work and collaborate with other RUSM teams, like Admissions, Student Affairs, and Office of Career Attainment
- Ability and willingness to work evenings or weekends if necessary
- Complies with all policies and standards
- Must be a recent graduate of Ross University School of Medicine
- Must have an M.D. degree and completed all clinical rotations by April 31, 2024 for all US applicants
- Must have graduated within twelve months prior to the start date of the position –target start is June 2024
- Must have first attempt passing scores on all three USMLE examination attempts (Step 1, Step 2 CK, and CS); preferred high performance on both Step 1 and Step 2 CK examinations
- Satisfactory (or better) grades in all activities undertaken as RUSM student, including performance on NBME qualifying exams
- Strong teaching/tutoring skills and experience; or evidence of potential
- Must work well on a team and show flexibility
- Excellent communication skills in English
- Desire for self-improvement and openness to feedback for improvement
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $0 and $0. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
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