MFM FELLOWSHIP DIRECTOR THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY AND WOMEN’S HEALTH

Montefiore Health System is the academic medical center and University Hospital for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. It is nationally recognized for clinical excellence—breaking new ground in research, training the next generation of healthcare leaders, and delivering science-driven, patient-centered care. Montefiore is ranked among the top hospitals nationally and regionally by U.S. News & World Report. For more than 100 years Montefiore has been innovating new treatments, new procedures, and new approaches to patient care, producing stellar outcomes and raising the bar for medical centers in the region and around the world.

THE POSITION: Appointed by and reports to the Vice-Chair of Education and Department Chair of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health. The Fellowship Director must administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to training Fellows in each of the ACGME competency areas and in conformance with hospital and GME policies and procedures. The Director is responsible to the Designated Institutional Official, the Graduate Medical Education Committee, and to the ACGME’s Fellowship Review Committee for the timely and accurate completion of all tasks and their quality related to the Fellowship Fellowship. The Director's duties include oversight of Education, GME Governance, Compliance with Regulatory Requirements, and Maintenance of Accreditation.

The candidate will be responsible for the success of the Fellowship program and be provided with authority and accountability for the overall Fellowship, including compliance with all applicable Fellowship requirements. The candidate must have current certification in the specialty for which they are the Fellowship director by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) or by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, or specialty qualifications that are acceptable to the Review Committee, current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment and ongoing clinical activity. The candidate must have the specialty expertise and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the review Committee

Responsibilities include:

The Fellowship Director must have a responsibility, authority, and accountability for: administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; Fellows recruitment and selection, evaluation, and promotion of Fellows, and disciplinary action; supervision of Fellows; and fellows education in the context of patient care.

• The Fellowship Director must administer and maintain a learning environment conducive to educating the Fellows in each of the ACGME Competency domains.
• The Fellowship Director must develop and oversee a process to evaluate candidates prior to approval as Fellowship faculty members for participation in the Fellowship education and at least annually
• The Fellowship Director must obtain review and approval of the Sponsoring Institution’s DIO before submitting information or requests to the ACGME, as required in the Institutional Requirements, and outlined in the ACGME Fellowship
• The Fellowship Director must document verification completion for all graduating Fellows within 30 days and provide verification of an individual fellow’s completion upon the fellow’s request, within 30 days
• The Fellowship Director must ensure the below:
• the Fellowship’s compliance with the Sponsoring Institution’s policies and procedures related to grievances and due process
• ensure the Fellowship’s compliance with the Sponsoring Institution’s policies and procedures for due process when action is taken to suspend or dismiss, not to promote, or not renew the appointment of a fellow
• ensure the Fellowship’s compliance with the Sponsoring Institution’s policies and procedures on employment and non-discrimination.
• The Fellowship Director must provide a learning and working environment in which fellows can raise concerns and provide feedback in a confidential manner as appropriate, without fear of intimidation or retaliation
• The Fellowship Director must provide applicants who are offered an interview with information related to the applicant’s eligibility for the relevant specialty board
• The Fellowship Director is responsible for the recruitment and retention of fellows

THE DEPARTMENT: The Department is centered on providing comprehensive health care to women and is recognized nationally and internationally for their clinical, education and research achievements focused on improving patient outcomes.

The Department’s mission is to provide comprehensive women's health care to improve health outcomes for the diverse population of women they serve in their community. Complementary to their mission is their commitment to educate the next generation of health care professionals and to participate in evidence-based research to ensure patient care continues to evolve in the areas of quality and safety. To this end, a culture of learning and collaboration is present within the Department through innovative interdisciplinary relationships. They are proud of their history and are building on their strengths to be the Department of choice for highly capable medical staff, trainees and faculty who share their mission.

A competitive salary ($425-$575k), relocation and outstanding benefit package are offered.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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