Overview:
Reporting directly to the Clinical Practice Leader (CPL) at the Touro College of Dental Medicine's clinic in Albuquerque New Mexico, with a dotted line to the Director of Clinical Education, and the Executive Assistant Dean of Clinical Affairs, clinical faculty are responsible for direct patient care and mentoring/teaching students.
Responsibilities:
- Initiate and guide student doctor/patient interaction and assist in transition to clinical practice
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In the case of the community practices, aid in the continual review of student rosters
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In the case of clinical practices, arrive prior to clinical start, provide guidance and direction in care of patients by monitoring student performance, treatment planning, and progress
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Model and advise students on professionalism and patient management techniques
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Assist in solving patient related problems
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Assist the CPL in the review within their clinical practice, each student's performance related to:
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Quality and quantity of clinical care
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Each student's practice and patient resources
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Each student's individual roster and group progress
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Student's ability to establish and reach patient treatment goals
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Determination of individual student needs and related time utilization
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Assuring accuracy of student clinical notes, approving student procedural code, and evaluating/assessing student in the areas of Preparedness, Professionalism, Promptness
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Discharging and transferring clinical responsibilities if needed
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Monitoring unapproved notes and treatments on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, and signed by each CPL
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Report instances of misconduct to the Clinical Practice Leader on site
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Maintaining calibration as determined by the Director of Clinical Education as well as:
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Ensuring the clinical protocols are being followed in their clinical areas
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Infection Control Compliance
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Complete Reviews of student activity upon request
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Aid in supervision of Clinical Formative and Summative Examination Process
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Attend periodic meetings with their specific CPL and attend clinical faculty meetings, including Faculty Forum
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Membership, if appointed, on relevant Clinical Committees
Qualifications:
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Required Qualifications
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D.D.S./DMD from a CODA-accredited dental school or equivalent.
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Dental License Registration; must be eligible for licensure in the state of New Mexico.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Certificate of training from an ADA-accredited AEGD or GPR program, and/or other advanced degrees.
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DEA number.
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Previous teaching experience.
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A track record of scholarly activity and outstanding patient care, as well as demonstration of or likely commitment to diversity-related teaching/research/service.
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Engagement and familiarity in curriculum development and digital dentistry technology and experience in faculty calibration.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
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Ability to maintain and uphold an educational/clinical environment that promotes collegiality and collaboration.
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Demonstrated professionalism and high ethical standards in a health science educational setting is essential.
