Assistant Professor

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

Clinical Activity (MD Only)

• Clinical activities will include assisting with the development in conjunction with the Meharry Medical Group in the areas of Family and Community Medicine. Faculty may also participate in inpatient duties.
• Provides guidance on or evaluations and medication management services to clients in the Meharry Medical Clinics.
• Provide appropriate clinical documentation and follow-up for services/treatment activities.
• Treats patients by utilizing medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications.
• Develops treatment plans by determining the nature and extent of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders to establish treatment goals and methodologies.
• Treats patients by utilizing psychotherapeutic methods and medications; discussing progress toward goals with patients; providing instructions; monitoring effect of medications.
• Provides supervision and clinical instruction to medical students/residents on various medical and behavioral health subjects, including medication management and patient evaluations.
• Facilitate hands-on learning experiences, including history taking, physical examinations, diagnostic evaluations, and procedural skills.
• Promote critical thinking and clinical reasoning through case discussions and problem-solving exercises.
• Supervise medical students during clinical encounters to ensure patient safety and adherence to ethical standards.
• Offer constructive feedback on clinical skills, professional behavior, and knowledge application.
• Serve as a mentor and role model for professionalism, empathy, and excellence in medical practice.
• Conduct student evaluations based on their performance, including clinical competency, communication skills, and professionalism.
• Complete required assessment tools and documentation promptly, including clinical evaluations, narrative comments, and grading rubrics.
• Align teaching with Meharry Medical College’s core curriculum and objectives for the assigned clinical rotation reference syllabus.
• Attend periodic orientation sessions or faculty development workshops as required by the School of Medicine.
• Provide feedback to Meharry Medical College on the clinical rotation experience, including opportunities for improvement.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Meharry Medical College and the affiliated clinical site.