Associate Dean of Simulation in Healthcare

The Associate Dean of Simulation Healthcare is a physician-led role responsible for overseeing the strategic direction, development, and operational excellence of TUN’s 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 on the continuum from undergraduate medical education, to graduate medical education and health providers in practice, such as continued medical/professional education (CME/CPE). The successful candidate upholds best practices in experiential learning, assessment, and patient safety as well as novel research and scholarly activities. The Associate Dean of Simulation Medicine (ADSM( works in concert with and fosters strong relationships with the Department Chairs/Program Directors and the Department of Clinical Education. The ADSM also fosters community partnership relations through common scenario building such as emergency medicine and disaster training opportunities.

This position leads best practices in all components of Simulation Medicine, ranging from high fidelity training (i.e. Manikin) to medium and low fidelity training (such as task-trainer) simulation as well as standardized patient encounters that adhere to the Society of Simulation in Healthcare (SSIH) guidelines with the goal of maintenance of the current SSIH accreditation. Furthermore, modern technology integration into Simulation Medicine is being supported such through activities as Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) application. Ongoing quality improvement is being monitored and assessed on a regular basis.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with the Director of Simulation to assure appropriate training of the Standardized Patients and Staff to fulfill the mission of Simulation Medicine at Touro University Nevada.
• Design, develop and execute the development academic components into the Simulation Medicine Curriculum, academic/competency practices and procedures.
• Support and assist the Director of Simulation in their supervision of the simulation team.
• Directly works with TUN’s Simulation Advisory Committee in alignment with a shared mission, vision and values.
• Works directly in alignment with Touro University Nevada’s mission and strategic plan as well as the programmatic mission and strategic plans.
• Develops and maintains budgetary planning and implementation vis-à-vis institutional budgetary procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership and administrative oversight of the simulation center.
• Collaborate with academic and clinical faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate simulation curricula.
• Play a crucial role in the specific simulation education domain vis-à-vis faculty development and integration of simulation as an assessment tool.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and maintain high-quality, evidence-based simulation practices.
• Supervise faculty and staff involved in simulation delivery and operations.
• Integrate concepts of clinical decision making, ethical principles and professionalism into the student opportunities for skill acquisition and practice.
• Promote innovation in clinical education and interprofessional training.
• Serve as liaison with external stakeholders and institutions for collaborative efforts.
• Develop and implement relevant research opportunities for students and faculty in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Research.

Required Education & Experience

• DO or MD from a COCA or LCME accredited medical school with active clinical experience or equivalent terminal degree(s).
• Demonstrated successful leadership in medical education on the continuum, from undergraduate medical education (UME) to graduate medical education (GME) preferably within the context of simulation-based learning. Minimum of five (5) years.
• Experience with curriculum development, accreditation standards of the simulation center and the various programs, and interprofessional education.
• Strong commitment to student-centered learning and continuous quality improvement.
• A strong leader who is a skilled decision maker who is able to lead and communicate with various constituencies and stakeholders of TUN across the two colleges (COM and CHHS).
  
  

Preferred Education & Experience

• Five (5) years or more experience and demonstrated successful planning, developing, integrating and evaluating clinical simulation/SP program(s).
• Demonstrated successful integration of technology (such as POCUS) into the curriculum or clinical teaching activities (e.g. UME, GME/residency etc.).
• Experience with AI-integrated learning and novel ways of educational experiences.