Peak-to-Peak Accelerated 3-Year Pathway Director

Accelerated Three-Year Pathway (A3YP). Four Pathway Director positions are available, each aligned with a specific clinical specialty and training site. Available pathways include Fort Collins Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and St. Joseph's Family Medicine. Each Pathway Director will provide leadership for students participating in the A3YP within their designated pathway and residency program. Candidates must be able to be obtain a faculty appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO degree from an accredited University. This is an at ‐ will position and will be available at a 0.05 FTE (salary support plus benefits) equivalent. Positions will be named as soon as an appropriate candidate(s) is identified and with funding to begin as soon as named. The School of Medicine's Office of Medical Education is developing A3YP curricula with several core goals: 1) medical student debt reduction, 2) workforce development in specialties and communities in need, 3) innovation in time variable medical education and precision medical education, and 3) facilitation of transition between UME and GME. Students will matriculate into an A3YP after acceptance to the CUSOM through a collaborative process between UME and GME leaders in each A3YP program. Students will participate in a structured accelerated UME program with tailored curriculum focused on professional identity formation, mentorship, project development, and clinical skills development tailored to their clinical setting and specialty. Students will participate in a directed pathway match at the end of their 3rd year in medical school and transition to the designated GME program. Key Responsibilities: · Direct the secondary admissions committee to select A3YP students for the assigned pathway program. · Work closely with the A3YP Program Director and Program Manager to develop and oversee all aspects of student academic engagement and progress through 6 years of programmatic progression · Collaborate closely with all UME leaders involved with A3YP students in curriculum development and implementation to ensure integration and supplementation of curriculum serves goals of program. · Meet regularly with students to review progress and feedback, develop individualized learning goals, support career goals, and provide individualized mentorship and advising · Participate in Progress Committee providing detailed feedback bidirectionally to committee and students and participating in deceleration process if indicated · Collaborate with the Office of Student Life and GME teams in supporting students with directed pathways to matching · Support students and GME program leaders in facilitating transition to residency with development of individualized learning plans and collaborative handoffs · Collaborate with GME leaders to support residents with ongoing regular meetings for review of progress, individualized mentorship and advising · Develop relationships with clinical affiliates and communities to support workforce placement and loan repayment initiatives · Improve the A3YP as informed by course evaluation · Collaborate with A3YP leadership team to support programmatic evaluation and outcomes demonstration General expectations : · All A3YP program leads are expected to be involved in direct student teaching as a DOCS preceptor and/or LIC preceptor within their assigned pathway and clinical training environment. · Participation in and attendance at regularly scheduled meetings · Must be responsive to email and text communications in a timely manner from students, faculty, and program and school leadership · Must engage with School of Medicine information technology platforms and learning management systems · Must have role as core faculty or partner closely with program leadership in respective GME program · May not participate in resident selection committee of respective GME program Work Location: Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and has openings at the following location: Denver Health Pediatrics Why Join Us: In the Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) Office within the University of Colorado School of Medicine, you will be part of a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of medical education. Our curriculum, known as “Trek,” launched in 2021 and represents a groundbreaking approach that emphasizes curiosity, life-long learning, and a deep commitment to serving both the medical profession and society. The Trek curriculum was developed through a collaborative effort of nearly 600 faculty, staff, and students and is designed to prepare future physicians to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Joining UME and more specifically the Office of Admissions means being at the forefront of medical education innovation, contributing to student success, and becoming part of a community dedicated to educating compassionate, skilled physicians. This is an exciting time to be a part of UME as we continue to evolve and enhance our programs to support the next generation of medical professionals. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor, Senior Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor based on experience and qualifications as indicated below: Instructor: · Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty Instructor appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine · Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University · Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role Senior Instructor: · Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty Senior Instructor appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine · Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University · Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role Assistant Professor: · Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty Assistant Professor appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine · Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University · Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role Associate Professor: · Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty Associate Professor appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine · Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University · Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role Professor: · Candidates must be able to obtain a faculty Professor appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine · Applicants must be a board-certified physician with an MD or DO from an accredited University · Applicants must have permission from their clinic or department to assume role Open Track: To support the growth of our faculty, selected candidates will be offered the opportunity to choose a track that corresponds to their area of excellence. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs . Open Rank: Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the Office for Faculty Affairs . Preferred Qualifications: · Program management and coordination skills · Ability to communicate and collaborate with students, faculty, and leadership team members · Experience in medical education and curriculum development · Experience working effectively with blended teams · Demonstrate an interest in medical student education Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: · Excellent written and oral communication. · Interprofessional leadership and teamwork skills. · Ability to work with a diverse group. · Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines · Flexibility and the ability to adapt various skills · Comfort communicating with students, faculty, and community stakeholders · Excellent program management, time management and organizational skills · Attention to details · Ability to represent the University in a professional manner Conditions of Employment: · Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future. How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers . Questions should be directed to: Dr. Jennifer Adams ( jennifer.e.adams@cuanschutz.edu ). Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until September 30 th , 2026 . Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as HIRING RANGE: Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $7,500 - $12,500 as 0.05 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000). Sr. Instructor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $7,500 - $12,500 as 0.05 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000). Assistant Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $7,500 - $12,500 as 0.05 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000). Associate Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $7,500 - $12,500 as 0.05 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000). Professor: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established at $7,500 - $12,500 as 0.05 FTE salary support (up to the educational cap of 250,000). The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation unless it is non-exempt. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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