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Chief Resident, Pediatrics
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Position Number: 5665325
Location: Reno, NV
Position Type: Medicine - Physicians

Chief Resident, Pediatrics

R0144010
Medicine, Reno - University of Nevada School of Medicine

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment.

If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu. For UNR Med professional job postings, please contact the Office of Professional Recruitment at (775) 784-6778.

Job Description

The Pediatric Residency Training Program at University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno is accepting applications for a graduating pediatric resident to serve as Chief Resident during the 2024-2025 academic year to oversee our training program which will be recruiting it's second class of interns to start in July 2024. The chief resident will be essential to ensuring the success of our program and contributing to its growth and development. Role responsibilities are as follows:

Clinical
- Serve as a supervising attending on the inpatient and outpatient settings in rotation with other attending faculty as appropriate.
- Support interns and residents on clinical rotations as needed.
Teaching/Curriculum Development
- Organization of the academic calendar, specifically academic half day curriculum
- Participate in didactic and small group teaching.
Administration
- Resident block schedule creation and maintenance
- Development of rotation schedules, including coordination of outside rotators and other learners
- Revise and update Residency Handbook
- Proctor In-Training Exam
- Organize and coordinate all absence requests.
- Be a resident liaison between residents and faculty.
- Attend Graduate Medical Education Committee and Resident Forum meetings, as well as hospital-wide committee meetings as needed.
- Be a member of the Program Evaluation Committee, Clinical Competency Committee and Resident Recruitment Committee
Leadership
- Participation in applicant interviews and intern selection/rank list
- Development of agenda and coordination of monthly Pediatric House staff meetings
- Work collaboratively with members of the Program Leadership Team
Mentorship
- Hosting social events for residents
- Lead collaborative class-wide and residency-wide SWOT analyses as needed.
- Collaborative mentorship and training of future chiefs
- Providing moral support for trainees
- Coordination of mental health and resident wellness initiatives

Required Qualifications

Must be graduating from an ACGME-accredited Pediatric training program in June of 2024 (MD, DO).
Must be prepared to start July 1, 2024. If accepted for the position, and if possible, we will coordinate with your current program to allow you to complete a "chief elective" rotation at the conclusion of the 2023-2024 academic year.
Must be American Board of Pediatrics eligible in 2024.

Compensation Grade

Lecturer - I

Benefits

Salary commensurate with PGY-4
Reimbursement for Nevada medical license and DEA certificate
Reimbursement for ABP board exam
CME funding
Health benefits and retirement contributions as faculty of UNR Med https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits/benefits/faculty-glance

Contact Information

Caroline Barangan, MD

Program Director

Caroline.Barangan@renown.org

Cbarangan@unr.edu

Exempt
Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

1) Resume/CV

2) Letters of Application (Cover letter)

3) Three professional references (include name, title, company/organization, email address, phone number)

4) One-page inclusivity statement: Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying. Please also highlight contributions you have made to this goal in your previous role(s).

Required UNR Med Recruitment Survey

Please complete the survey at the link below; this 1-2 minute survey will allow us to understand our current status and the effectiveness of our efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion at UNR Med. Survey data will not be accessible by the department for which you are applying or the recruitment team.

https://unr.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5uwa6f4UdCXFzOB?RID=MLRP_8wvvyes5WZVKBaR

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state's rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member's first day of employment.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

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For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

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Founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno is the State of Nevadas land grant institution with a statewide mission and presence. The University of Nevada, Reno is a Carnegie I Research Institution and has been recognized as a "Top Tier" Best National University by U.S. News & World Report. With an enrollment of nearly 21,000 students we offer 145 Tier 1 accredited degree programs. Located in the picturesque Truckee Meadows the University of Nevada, Reno is surrounded by numerous state and national parks, is 45 minutes from beautiful Lake Tahoe, and four hours from San Francisco.

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes that diversity promotes excellence in education and research. We are an inclusive and engaged community and recognize the added value that students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds bring to the educational experience.

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a persons age, disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race, or religion.