THIS POSITION MAY BE LOCATED IN THE US OR BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS. REGULAR TRAVEL IS NECESSARY.

Summary/Objective

The Assistant Clinical Dean serves as the senior academic and administrative leader for all clinical education programs at the BVI School of Medicine. The Assistant Clinical Dean provides strategic leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of the clinical sciences curriculum, clinical clerkships, graduate outcomes, and affiliated training partnerships. This position ensures that students receive high-quality clinical education experiences that meet accreditation standards, support licensure requirements, and prepare graduates for successful residency placement and medical practice.

The Assistant Clinical Dean collaborates closely with the Basic Sciences Dean or Chair, faculty, healthcare partners, students, and senior leadership to maintain academic excellence throughout the clinical phase of the medical education program.

Success in this role will be measured by the quality and effectiveness of the clinical education program, including clinical clerkship performance and student satisfaction outcomes; achievement and maintenance of accreditation compliance and successful accreditation review outcomes; residency match and placement rates; recruitment, retention, and engagement of qualified clinical faculty and preceptors; student progression, retention, academic success, and graduation outcomes; the development, expansion, and maintenance of high-quality clinical training partnerships; and the successful achievement of strategic goals and objectives related to clinical education, student success, and institutional growth.



The Clinical Dean is expected to use data-driven assessment and continuous improvement practices to enhance program quality, support student achievement, and advance the mission of the School of Medicine.

Principle Duties/Responsibilities

Clinical Education Leadership

- Provide strategic leadership for all clinical education programs, clerkships, electives, and clinical training experiences.
- Develop and implement long-term plans to strengthen clinical education and enhance student outcomes.
- Ensure integration and continuity between basic science and clinical curricula.
- Lead initiatives that support student success, residency placement, and graduate readiness.

Clinical Curriculum Oversight

- Oversee the design, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the clinical sciences curriculum.
- Ensure clinical learning objectives align with institutional mission, accreditation standards, and current medical practice.
- Monitor student achievement of clinical competencies and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs).
- Recommend curriculum revisions based on assessment data, student feedback, and evolving healthcare trends.

Clinical Clerkship Administration

- Direct and oversee required and elective clerkships.
- Establish and maintain standards for clinical training sites.
- Monitor clerkship quality, site compliance,



and student learning experiences.
- Ensure consistency in assessment and grading across clinical rotations.
- Address issues involving student performance, professionalism, and remediation.

Affiliation and Partnership Management

- Develop and maintain relationships with affiliated hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations.
- Negotiate and oversee clinical affiliation agreements in collaboration with institutional leadership and legal counsel.
- Conduct regular evaluations of clinical training sites and preceptors.
- Expand clinical training opportunities to support institutional growth and student placement needs.

Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with all applicable accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and educational policies.
- Lead preparation for accreditation reviews, site visits, and reporting requirements related to clinical education.
- Maintain required documentation, outcomes reporting, and quality assurance processes.
- Implement corrective actions associated with accreditation findings or recommendations.

Faculty Recruitment and Development

- Recruit, appoint, develop, and evaluate clinical faculty and preceptors.
- Promote faculty engagement in teaching, student assessment, scholarly activity, and professional development.
- Support a culture of educational excellence and continuous quality improvement.
- Recommend faculty appointments, promotions, and recognition initiatives.

Student Affairs and Success

- Serve as a key advocate for student achievement and professional development.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to

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