The Foundation Phase of the School of Medicine’s curriculum seeks basic-science co-directors for the following blocks of the Medical Science Courses for fall 2021: (1) MS1 Hematology, (2) MS2 Neurologic, (3) MS2 Endocrine, and (4) and MS2 Reproductive
The Foundation Phase of the School of Medicine’s curriculum seeks basic-science co-directors for the following blocks of the Medical Science Courses for fall 2021: (1) MS1 Hematology, (2) MS2 Neurologic, (3) MS2 Endocrine, and (4) and MS2 Reproductive (see below for specific details for each block). The basic-science co-director may be a basic-science faculty member or a clinical faculty member with a basic science focus and will work with the current clinical co-director. Duties for each co-director will include curriculum design and scheduling, content delivery, small-group management, assessment development, and attendance at monthly Foundation Phase meetings. Ideal candidates will be familiar with block content, the learning management system (Sakai), and assessment systems and mechanisms (e.g., ExamSoft). Co-directors are expected to be in attendance at a majority of the block sessions (Monday through Friday, 8:AM to 12:PM) to monitor instruction and interact with students.
Self-nominations as well as nominations by chairs, chiefs, or colleagues are welcome. Top candidates will be interviewed in January. Nominations and applications (a statement of interest and CV) will be accepted by Kurt Gilliland, Associate Dean of Curriculum (kogillil@med.unc.edu), until December 18.
MS1 Hematology Block Basic-science Co-director Position
The block runs from approximately September 27 to October 22 and consists of an introduction to blood, hematopoiesis, anemias, hemoglobinopathies, iron deficiency, hemostasis, thrombosis, coagulation disorders, myeloproliferative disorders, leukemias, lymphomas, plasma cell disorders, and basic oncology and chemotherapy. In addition, the block includes relevant pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathology. The new basic-science co-director will work with the current clinical co-director and will receive 16% salary support up to the NIH salary cap.
MS2 Neurologic Block Basic-science Co-director Position
The block runs from approximately August 16 to September 22 and consists of fundamentals of the nervous system (including neuroanatomy and neurophysiology), congenital abnormalities, motor and sensory systems, special senses (vision and hearing), infectious diseases, trauma, vascular disease, neoplasms, demyelinating diseases, cortical and clinical syndromes, movement disorders, degenerative disease, and inborn errors of metabolism. In addition, the block includes relevant gross anatomy, embryology, histology, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathology. The new basic-science co-director will work with the current clinical co-director and will receive 20% salary support up to the NIH salary cap.
MS2 Endocrine Block Basic-science Co-director Position
The block runs from approximately October 4 to November 1 and consists of an introduction to principles of endocrinology; disorders of the pituitary gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, and pancreas; metabolism; diabetes; obesity; and transgender health care. In addition, the block includes relevant anatomy, embryology, histology, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathology. The new basic-science co-director will work with the current clinical co-director and will receive 16% salary support up to the NIH salary cap.
MS2 Reproductive Block Basic-science Co-director Position
The block runs from approximately November 1 to December 6 and consists of an introduction to reproductive medicine, urology, and obstetrics/gynecology, including reproductive endocrinology, puberty, intersex patient care, infertility, contraception, abortion, menopause, trauma, voiding dysfunction, urologic malignancies, uterine and ovarian pathology, infectious diseases, pregnancy, lactation, labor, metabolism, and breast pathology. In addition, the block includes relevant anatomy, embryology, histology, physiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, genetics, nutrition, microbiology, epidemiology, and pathology. The new basic-science co-director will work with the current clinical co-director and will receive 20% salary support up to the NIH salary cap.