Greater Los Angeles VA Seeking a Deputy Director of Medical Education/Residency Programs
Washington, Washington DC, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Academic/Faculty/Research
Salary
$255,000
– $400,000
• yearly
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Location
90073, Los Angeles, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
12/09/24
This full-time position for a physician clinician-educator (open to all specialties) within the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System VAGLA at the West LA Medical Center provides leadership for all Health Professions Education (HPE) programs, working under the direction of the Designated Education Officer (DEO). VAGLA administers the largest VA-funded educational program in the nation, with over 3,000 trainees across various disciplines including medical, dental, nursing, and associated health.
The Deputy Designated Education Officer (DDEO) assists the DEO in overseeing all health professions training at VAGLA while ensuring quality and maintaining educational affiliations. The DDEO provides leadership in clinical, educational, and administrative capacities, with preferred expertise in educational accreditation, financing, and policy. Strong skills in communication, project management, and interpersonal relations are essential.
Key responsibilities include overseeing trainee recruitment, onboarding, and performance, enhancing training quality based on feedback, and establishing affiliation agreements between the VA and educational institutions. The DDEO serves as a liaison between affiliate organizations, program directors, and VA staff across all clinical disciplines, facilitating seamless coordination of training programs. The DDEO works closely with the DEO and the Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) to expand programs, provide guidance, and resolve challenges, emphasizing leadership.
The Deputy Designated Education Officer (DDEO) assists the DEO in overseeing all health professions training at VAGLA while ensuring quality and maintaining educational affiliations. The DDEO provides leadership in clinical, educational, and administrative capacities, with preferred expertise in educational accreditation, financing, and policy. Strong skills in communication, project management, and interpersonal relations are essential.
Key responsibilities include overseeing trainee recruitment, onboarding, and performance, enhancing training quality based on feedback, and establishing affiliation agreements between the VA and educational institutions. The DDEO serves as a liaison between affiliate organizations, program directors, and VA staff across all clinical disciplines, facilitating seamless coordination of training programs. The DDEO works closely with the DEO and the Office of Academic Affiliations (OAA) to expand programs, provide guidance, and resolve challenges, emphasizing leadership.
Qualifications
• Education: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic
medicine
• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or
Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Residency: Must have completed residency in an accredited core specialty
• Experience: A record of academic and leadership accomplishments in educational, administrative,
and clinical roles
• Academic credentials suitable for a faculty appointment at affiliate Schools of Medicine
Working Hours