Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME)

Simon Fraser University

Who We Are
Help build B.C.’s new medical school from the ground up!

At Simon Fraser University's School of Medicine (SoM), we envision a medical education system where students and residents learn as part of a team in primary care and other community-level settings and with a curriculum that considers social, environmental and prevention contexts. As we establish the school in Surrey, B.C., our growing relationships with the local community and with our partners (the Fraser Health Authority, the First Nations Health Authority, and the Divisions of Family Practice) will help us to meet the diverse health needs of the communities we serve and improve access to primary care throughout the province. We seek to advance reconciliation by embedding and equalizing Indigenous knowledge systems in our learning, research and practices while resting on a solid foundation of high-quality, accredited education and world-class research efforts that keep us oriented towards measurable socially accountable outcomes.

About the Role
The School of Medicine at Simon Fraser University invites applications for an Associate Dean, Postgraduate Medical Education (AD PGME). The Associate Dean appointment will be for a 5-year term, renewable, with an underlying faculty position. The underlying faculty position will be made at the appropriate rank and category, commensurate with experience. To be eligible to hold the underlying faculty position, candidates are expected to be able to contribute to teaching, service, and scholarship related to medical education and/or medical research. Alternative appointment arrangements (such as half-time) may also be considered to facilitate other commitments candidates may have.

The salary for the successful applicant will depend on the rank, category of appointment, and experience of the candidate, however, a reasonable estimate of the salary range is $220,000 – 270,000 (inclusive of an administrative stipend for the Associate Dean role and prorated depending on full-time equivalence/other commitments outside of academic work). The Associate Dean, PGME will be responsible for leadership and strategic development of SFU SoM’s Postgraduate Medical Education (residency) programs. The Associate Dean will lead the PGME accreditation and continuous quality improvement processes, including internal reviews and preparing and supporting programs for external reviews in collaboration with the Associate Dean, Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation. This position reports to the Dean.

Key Areas of Involvement
The Associate Dean, PGME is responsible for leadership of the SFU PGME (residency) programs including the strategic development and the implementation of policies pertaining to postgraduate medical education within the SFU School of Medicine. In fulfilling this mandate, the Associate Dean, PGME works in close collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean Accreditation, Assessment and Evaluation (AD AAE), the Associate Dean, Medical Education Programs (AD MEP), and other members of the Executive Team of the School of Medicine, as well as PGME program directors. The specific areas of involvement include, but are not limited to:

• Provide leadership in advancing the School of Medicine’s strategic plan and goals.
• Provide leadership in the strategic development and implementation of the SFU SoM postgraduate medical education (residency) programs.
• Craft the roles and responsibilities for the role as the founding Associate Dean, PGME.
• Lead monitoring of PGME programs, including the distribution of residents and appropriate resourcing to ensure educational standards in residency experiences.
• Ensure PGME programs meet or exceed accreditation standards of the College of Family Physicians Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Participate on the Dean’s Executive Committee.
• In collaboration with AD AAE, oversee and provide support for the implementation and monitoring of the programs of assessment within PGME programs
• Accountability for the processes and outcomes of the PGME programs.
• In collaboration with the AD AAE and other senior leaders, ensure continued compliance with accreditation bodies.
• In collaboration with the AD MEP, develop, interpret and/or implement policies related to PGME programs
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean Indigenous Health (ADIH) and other members of the Senior Leadership Team, contribute to SFU SoM’s commitment to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action #23 and 24.
• In collaboration with the ADIH, create opportunities to integrate Indigenous ways of knowing into PGME residency program curriculum, assessment, policies and processes.
• In collaboration with the Assistant Dean Learner Affairs, support residents requiring additional learning resources.
• In collaboration with the Associate Dean Research (ADR), support and encourage research in medical education to residents/PGME learners.
• Assist and advise faculty members (who are direct reports) in the Office of Postgraduate Medical Education regarding the performance of their duties and their career development.
• Work closely with other members of the executive team to develop SoM policy, planning and operations.
• Work closely with other members of the executive team to support the space, staffing and funding needs of the PGME (residency) programs.
• Represent the SoM with regard to postgraduate studies by being a member of relevant bodies within SFU.
• Work with deans and leaders for postgraduate medical education at other Canadian institutions to support innovation and to address problems of mutual interest and concern.
• Undertake duties as may from time to time be assigned to them by the Dean.
• Serve as Acting Dean on notification from the Dean of short-term absences.
• Serve on pan-university meetings of Associate Deans.

Qualifications & Experience:
Required
● M.D. (Doctor of Medicine).
● FRCPC designation.
● Minimum of 5 years of direct teaching experience with medical learners.
● Experience in medical education leadership.
● Knowledge of and respect for Indigenous cultural identities and values.
● Experience with the development, management, and/or monitoring of medical education curriculum and/or programs.
● Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse students, faculty, and staff.
● Demonstrated commitment to administrative, organizational and collaborative leadership, and adept at building and maintaining constructive relationships with various university groups and external partners.
● Familiarity with residency programs, the medical education environment, and health care environments (with a preference for primary care environments).
● Knowledge of accreditation standards and guidelines for postgraduate medical education.

Additional Assets
● CCFP/FCFP Designation.
● Eligibility to hold a license to practice medicine in British Columbia is preferred.
● Master’s Degree or PhD in a field related to health or education.

*Credentials verification will be required.

Please apply to the position via e-mail to ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca with the following documents as attachments:

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover Letter – stating interest and accomplishments
• Names and contact details of three (3) references

SFU encourages applications from all qualified candidates; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Applications received by June 17, 2025 end of day will be given full consideration. Screening of applications will commence on June 18, 2025 but will remain open until the position is filled.

About SFU
Simon Fraser University is an institution whose strength is based on our shared commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. Diversity is an underlying principle of our Strategic Vision, which pledges SFU to “foster a culture of inclusion and mutual respect, celebrating the diversity reflected among its students, faculty, staff and our community.” SFU is committed to ensuring no individual is denied access to employment opportunities for reasons unrelated to ability or qualifications. Consistent with this principle, SFU will advance the interests of underrepresented members of the work force, including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons and women; embrace gender and sexual diversity; ensure that equal opportunity is afforded to all who seek employment at the University; and treat all employees equitably. Candidates that belong to underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply.

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview process is accessible to all applicants. If you require any assistance or accommodations, please contact ms_academic_affairs@sfu.ca.

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