Associate Program Director for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
Company: National Medical Association
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
The University of Washington Department of Family Medicine (DFM)
is seeking a full-time Associate Program Director of Diversity,
Equity and Inclusion (DEI). The position will be on the regular
(clinician-educator) teacher track with a faculty title of
assistant professor, associate professor or professor without
tenure (WOT) due to source of funding. Academic rank and
compensation will be commensurate with experience and
qualifications. This position will be 70% clinical and 30%
administrative and is based at the Residency Section of the
department in Seattle, WA. The expected start date is July 1, 2022,
or soon thereafter. Assistant Professors (Without Tenure) are
eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month
service period (July 1-June 30), and Associate Professors and
Professors (Without Tenure) hold indefinite appointments that align
with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with
12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a
12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is
available for paid time off. ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW The Department
of Family Medicine (DFM) at the University of Washington School of
Medicine is committed to improving the health and well-being of
individuals, families, and communities through leadership in
education, scholarship, and clinical care. We are committed to
three core tenets: 1) ensuring high quality, rigorous,
patient-centered education for students and residents; 2) providing
compassionate, high caliber, evidence-based clinical patient care;
and 3) maintaining an internationally recognizable research
organization focused on increasing the quality, effectiveness,
accessibility, and sustainability of primary care. The DFM promotes
diversity, health equity and inclusivity. We value the unique
talents and contributions of each individual and strive to build a
diverse faculty and staff representative of the communities we
serve. The University of Washington Family Medicine Residency is a
university-based residency program whose mission is to train and
empower the next generation of family medicine leaders and
educators to provide broad spectrum, team-based care in diverse
communities and practice settings. We strive to understand social
and historical constructs that contribute to institutional racism
and to build skills to dismantle or enhance structures to achieve
health equity. By harnessing the revolutionary power of family
medicine, we work to create a healthcare system that centers on
marginalized communities, thereby meeting and exceeding the needs
of all people. The Associate Program Director for Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) will help UWFMR and the DFM practice
inclusive excellence. More than a short-term project or single
initiative, a comprehensive approach requires a fundamental
transformation of the residency by embedding and practicing
inclusivity in every educational and patient care effort. GENERAL
SUMMARY The Associate Program Director for Diversity, Equity and
Inclusion will be a catalyst and a visible presence in the
Residency and the Department of Family Medicine whose focus is
creating and sustaining 1) an inclusive culture 2) a diverse family
medicine residency of faculty, residents, and staff, and 3) equity
and inclusion as part of all aspects of residency operations. This
position will also support overall Department of Family Medicine
(DFM) DEI goals. This position will be supported by the Department
of Family Medicine and the Residency through regular meetings with
leadership, collaboration with the DFM Vice Chair for Justice,
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, the DFM Justice, Equity, Diversity
and Inclusion Committee, UW School of Medicine Office of Health
Care Equity, the Network for Underrepresented Residents and
Fellows. Options for faculty development include the UWSOM Teaching
Scholars Program and the WWAMI Network Faculty Development
Fellowship, among others. Scope includes: Equity a value, principle
and goal: Fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement
while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that prevent full
participation Foster a workplace and learning environment free of
stereotypes and unwarranted, avoidable, and unfair differences in
opportunity, access, participation, relationship, and use of
individual talents, Promote a high standard of health for all, with
special attention to needs of those at greatest risk of poor health
based on social conditions and marginalized or oppressed
positionality. Diversity a spread of individual differences
representative of who we serve. Lead recruitment and retention of a
diverse and representative group of faculty, residents and staff.
Serve a diverse patient population with cultural humility and
safety. Inclusion active, intentional, ongoing engagement with
diversity and equity. Create an environment in which any individual
or group feels welcomed, respected, supported, valued, and
encouraged to participate and bring their full, authentic selves to
work and education. Foster a care system that authentically invites
all patients in, consciously including and providing a sense of
belonging and ability to achieve the best health they can. KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES Curricular Development and Administration In
collaboration with the Program Director and the residency Health
Equity and Anti-Racism (HEAR) Committee, develop and implement
strategies designed to enhance and promote a diverse and inclusive
community throughout the residency. Refine and lead curricular
efforts to train every family medicine resident, staff, and faculty
members to be role models, educators, and leaders in transforming
healthcare to achieve health equity. Maintain relationships with
other UW entities interested in health equity and DEI such as the
DFM Justice Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Committee, UW Office
of HealthCare Equity, UW GMEC EDI Subcommittee. Participate in
assuring residency compliance with UW Medicine, UW Office of GME,
UWNC and ACGME policies. Physician Leadership Serve as a leader in
the residency and DFM to recruit/mentor/promote URM faculty,
residents, and students. Train future family physicians to practice
in a high-quality, sustainable, evidence-based fashion. Foster an
academic environment within the organization, adding to quality
goals and staff satisfaction. Strategic Direction Review strategic
plans for the residency program with particular emphasis on
diversity, equity and inclusion. Be aware of operational issues,
progress on implementation of strategies, and concerns and
successes of frontline staff; be able to assist program director in
communicating and advising on these issues. Professional
Development Participate in leadership development activities such
as UW GME Program Director series, WWAMI FMRN director development,
NIPDD as able and needed. Operational Excellence and Quality Assist
the residency Program Director in ensuring the program meets
accreditation requirements of the American Board of Family Medicine
and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
(ACGME). Assist the residency Program Director in making UWFMR a
leader in diversity, equity and inclusion and an educational model
for other residency programs. Lead adoption and implementation of
evidence based clinical practices, particularly as they relate to
health equity. Actively support and participate in clinical care
delivery decision-making to ensure clinical care meets the highest
standards of quality and cost-effectiveness. Participate in
selection, orientation, supervision, and evaluation of residents.
Financial Stewardship Assist Program Director in oversight of
residency operations with a focus on innovative and integrated
strategies for optimal financial performance. UW Family Medicine
Residency representation Represent the residency at local, regional
and national levels, participating in professional organizations as
needed, in partnership with the Program Director. Contribute to
efforts that market UW as an educational institution. Represent the
residency as part of UW Department of Family Medicine s commitment
as a socially responsible, anti-racist organization. Foster
relationships with local and national organizations for faculty
development, dissemination of research, and accreditation. Actively
promote UW as the best place to practice and receive care.
Translate and communicate our vision to residents and staff.
Celebrate successes, recognize excellence in performance, and
communicate accomplishments to build pride. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS Applicants should apply with a letter of interest,
statement of past and planned contributions to diversity, equity
and inclusion (i.e. diversity statement), curriculum vitae and
contact information for at least two references at Informal
inquiries can be sent to Dave Evans at evansd9uw.edu Qualifications
MD, DO or other doctoral terminal degree (or foreign equivalent) in
a relevant field Board certified by the American Board of Family
Medicine Must hold or be eligible for Washington State medical
license Two years experience providing patient care in family
medicine Positive factors for consideration include, but are not
limited to, experience with or demonstrated commitment to
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) In order to be eligible for
University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign
(non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all 3
steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or equivalent as
determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
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