Medical Education, Senior Specialist

Why us, why now?

The Senior Specialist of Medical Education assists portfolio and Cluster leadership by researching and synthesizing information and data to produce scholarly articles, background papers, presentations, talking points, and training materials on a wide variety of topics related to medical education. They serve as a trusted resource and content expert in medical education and scholarship. The Senior Specialist monitors the educational literature to identify emerging issues and innovations in medical education, including but not limited to competency-based learning and assessment and artificial intelligence in medical education.

They document their review of the latest research and report findings of relevance for the Cluster and synthesize information to produce presentations, talking points, reports, and newsletters on a variety of medical education topics for Cluster leadership.

How will you make an impact?

Manage diverse writing teams to produce medical education products

• Manage matrixed teams consisting of diverse members depending on the project, to produce new resource collections, white papers, and tools for audiences identified by the Cluster and/or portfolio as high-priority. For example, developing data snapshots for the SCOPE survey, program evaluation for the MERC certificate program, and managing the Equity in Learning collection.
• Apply project management skills to guide teams in meeting timelines, managing deliverables, and evaluating outcomes for scholarly and practice-oriented resources.
• Use research methodologies beyond literature reviews, including qualitative and mixed-methods approaches, to inform the development of high quality products.
• Demonstrate adaptability in balancing multiple writing projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

Participate in research projects as assigned

• Work as the member of a team to produce high quality medical education research as Cluster goals necessitate on areas of high-priority such as competency based education and artificial intelligence in medical education.
• Conduct rigorous literature reviews and synthesize findings to support high-impact research efforts and scholarly dissemination.
• Employ varied research methodologies and data analysis techniques appropriate to the scope of assigned projects.
• Utilize statistical analysis software, databases (e.g., PubMed, Scopus), and citation tools to support robust, evidence-informed scholarship.

Work on behalf of Cluster leadership to implement a regular process for standardized and high-quality communication work products and initiatives in alignment with Cluster priorities

• Twice a year, update the shared slides, talking points, and other materials utilized by Cluster leadership to present existing Cluster work to diverse audiences. Utilizing content knowledge of medical education, create new presentations, talking points, and other materials alignment with the AAMC mission and Cluster goals.
• Translate synthesized research into communication plans that support informed decision-making by Cluster leadership and other stakeholders.
• Create and maintain tracking mechanisms that enable the timely organization, retrieval, and sharing of work products.
• Engage with key internal teams to ensure alignment and accuracy in communication products.

Serve as a trusted resource and content expert in medical education

• Respond to inquiries from colleagues in the Cluster and beyond, consult on medical education projects, prepare briefs for senior leaders speaking with reporters about medical education-related topics.
• Demonstrate deep content knowledge of emerging trends and innovations in medical education, including competency-based education and the application of artificial intelligence.
• Serve as a problem-solving resource for colleagues, offering evidence-informed guidance on complex educational issues.
• Collaborate effectively within a matrixed environment, working across clusters and organizational teams to advance shared educational goals.

Monitor the educational literature to identify emerging issues and innovations in medical education

• Create a tracking mechanism, regularly review current medical education articles, provide synthesized reviews of topics upon request from Cluster leadership.
• Implement and manage tracking systems that monitor educational trends and ensure timely access to relevant research.
• Regularly synthesize educational literature to produce concise reviews that inform internal strategies and stakeholder communications.
• Highlight key insights from emerging research in ways that support forward-looking decision-making for leadership and collaborative partners.

Essential Duty Requirement

Engage actively and contribute as needed to all required and optional organizational meetings, events, and initiatives, including those related to finance, human resources, communications, and facilities. Examples include but are not limited to Town Hall meetings, process and software training sessions, and accurate timekeeping.

• Supervisory Responsibility: N/A
• Supervision Received: Works independently with general supervision
• Contribution Level: Contributes Independently
• Decision Making: Position exercises independent judgment and decision-making within established guidelines and policies for all programs and projects within scope for the position.

Organizational Impact

By supporting the production of high quality research and resources the position contributes to long-term growth and success, ensuring the portfolio’s continued ability to deliver high-impact work products that drive positive outcomes for constituents, enhancing the AAMC's reputation and impact within the medical education landscape.

What you'll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 5–7 years of related work experience in medical education, academic affairs, or research. Experience working in or with medical schools, health professions education, or related academic organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and synthesize literature reviews and translate findings for a variety of audiences.
• Experience designing and conducting research using qualitative and/or quantitative methods, including data analysis and interpretation to inform evidence-based decision-making.
• Experience managing scholarly projects, including planning, coordinating matrixed teams, and tracking timelines and deliverables.
• Strong writing and editorial skills, with experience producing research-informed materials such as white papers, backgrounders, toolkits, courses or scholarly articles.
• Ability to independently identify and resolve issues, communicate with key stakeholders, and adapt in an evolving environment.
• Familiarity with medical education trends.
• Proficiency in tools such as Microsoft Office, PubMed or similar databases, citation managers, and virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams).

Remote Work Eligibility

Compensation Grade Range

Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors may include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as internal equity, market, and business considerations.

If a bachelor’s degree is required, related work experience may be substituted in some positions.  One year of college course work at an accredited institution is equivalent to one year of related work experience.

The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative​​ Action Employer.  The AAMC is committed to the policy of an equal employment opportunity in recruitment, hiring, career advancement, and all other personnel practices. The AAMC will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, past or current military service, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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