Job Description

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The Second-Year Osteopathic Medical Student (OMS II) Teaching Assistant (TA) position enhances the foundational clinical and osteopathic manipulative skills of first-year osteopathic medical students (OMS I). OMS II TAs achieve this by providing direct, hands-on assistance and reinforcement of concepts within the Primary Clinical Skills (PCS) course, specifically for Formative Observed Simulated Clinical Encounters (FOSCEs) and Observed Simulated Clinical Encounters (OSCEs). Additionally, TAs support OMS I students in mastering Osteopathic Principles and Practice (OPP) lab skills and preparing for practical exams. When needed, TAs may also assist with technical skills review in the Simulation (SIM) Center. This role supplements the instruction from the Fellows program, ensuring OMS I students receive comprehensive guidance in their early clinical education.

Essential Functions

• Provide hands-on assistance to OMS I students in mastering clinical skills necessary for Formative Observed Simulated Clinical Encounters (FOSCEs) and Observed Simulated Clinical Encounters (OSCEs) within the Primary Clinical Skills (PCS) course.
• Demonstrate proper techniques for physical examinations, history taking, and patient communication in a simulated clinical setting.
• Guide OMS I students through skill practice, offering real-time feedback and corrections.
• Help students identify and correct errors in their clinical technique and approach.
• Serve as a standardized patient or a peer in mock clinical encounters to facilitate practice.
• Clarify complex anatomical, physiological, or pathological concepts as they relate to clinical skills.
• Review key diagnostic criteria and treatment principles that underpin clinical decision-making.
• Answer questions and facilitate group discussions to deepen understanding of course material.
• Demonstrate and guide students through osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) techniques.
• Help students practice palpatory diagnosis and joint articulation.
• Conduct review sessions to prepare students for practical examinations, focusing on common challenges and key learning objectives.
• Work collaboratively with Fellows to ensure a consistent and comprehensive learning experience for OMS I students.
• Provide additional practice opportunities and individualized attention that may not be feasible in larger lab settings
• Bridge gaps in understanding by offering peer-to-peer insights and explanations.
• Guide students in practicing procedural skills, such as venipuncture, suturing, or sterile technique, using simulation equipment.
• Offer constructive feedback on technique and adherence to safety protocols.
• Ensure proper use and care of simulation equipment during practice sessions.
• Participate in training utilizing live, Zoom, and pre-recorded modules.
• Orient OMS I students to the Performance Evaluation Suite (PES).
• Support OMS I students during (2) Formative Observed Simulated Clinical Encounters (FOSCEs) held in the fall.
• Support OMS I students during (2) Observed Simulated Clinical Encounters (OSCEs) held in the fall.
• Support OMS I students during (1) final FOSCE held at the end of spring.
• Support OMS I students during (2) OSCEs held in the spring.
• Support OMS I students during (2) OPP Practicals each semester.
• Attend assigned OPP labs on days required.
• Performs other duties as requested that do not compromise moral code of conduct or protocols set in place.

Supervised Positions

• None

Qualifications

Minimum Education Required

• OMS II students with an overall GPA minimum of 3.0 and a PCS minimum course grade of 4.0

• Be a student in good standing and not on academic probation.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must successfully complete a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to successfully complete the onboarding program and attend all mandatory orientations.
• Ability to complete onboarding, including orientation to Workday, FERPA, and subject matter content, introduced during the summer before the academic year.
• Ability to attend a required in-person orientation during the first week of the fall semester.
• Ability to attend an in-person Meet-and-Greet with all faculty and staff during the second week of the fall semester.

Shift

Day

Shift Details

First

FTE

0.2

Type

Per Diem

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