Description
: Reporting to the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, the Physician Director for Career Advising (non-tenure track clinical faculty) plays a pivotal role in guiding and supporting medical students in their career development journey. Combining expertise in physician career pathways, career selection and entry into graduate medical education, the Director for Career Advising provides mentorship, counseling, and oversight of career advising programs to ensure medical students are equipped with the resources and guidance needed to make informed decisions about their medical careers, beginning from matriculation and continuing through graduation.
Primary Responsibilities:
Administrative – Physician Director for Career Advising
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, develop, implement and enhance the career advising program from matriculation to graduation.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Associate Dean for Assessment and Quality Improvement, develop and maintain an evaluation process to determine the effectiveness of career advising (e.g., collect and analyze data on career outcomes, residency placement, and student satisfaction), identify necessary interventions, and engage in continuous quality improvement to achieve and maintain accreditation standards.
• Oversee the development of a clinical faculty advising program including clinical faculty advisor recruitment, development and evaluation of effectiveness.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with alumni, healthcare organizations, and industry professionals to facilitate networking opportunities for students.
• Provide career and residency advising for students throughout their medical school career, including one-on-one, group, and other educational activities from orientation through transition to residency.
• Assist students in creating personalized career development plans and timelines. Develop workshops, seminars, and educational materials to enhance students’ understanding of career options and professional development skills.
• Provide guidance and resources throughout the residency application process, including CV and personal statement review, interview preparation, and program selection.
• Assist students in navigating the match process and understanding residency program requirements.
• Advise students on elective selection for the Advanced Clerkship and Electives phase of the curriculum.
• Participate in regional and national careers in medicine organizations and conferences Counsel and advise medical students on issues related to academic progress.
• Contribute to other areas of student affairs depending on background and qualifications.
Rank and Salary: Commensurate with academic achievements and experience
Houston is nation’s fourth largest city that offers a great quality of life that includes affordable housing options in excellent school districts, world-class arts, pro sports, award-winning cuisine and employment opportunities in numerous industries throughout the region. The University of Houston is located in close proximity to the Texas Medical Center, which is home to The MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Medical School, Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, and Baylor College of Medicine, among other institutions. This environment is rich in potential for numerous collaborative opportunities.
The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
