Director - Graduate Medical Education

Overview

Job Summary

In collaboration with the program directors, directs the development of learning objectives, course materials, and assessments. Consults with specified programs on their educational needs and develops assessment tools that will enable programs to meet competencies. Collaborates with other faculty in maintaining scholarly productivity in research and development activities in the areas of simulation, faculty development or continued professional development, instruction, and/or performance assessment.

Essential Functions

• Works with other GME faculty on continued improvements to enhance the process of educational quality assurance in residency education.
• Provides guidance and expertise to those GME faculty who desire to engage in the development and evaluation of educational and assessment projects.
• Assists in planning and evaluating programs to assure compliance with ACGME requirements; establish goals for assessment plans consistent with the Competency Outcomes of the ACGME.
• Coordinates and oversees institutional affiliation agreements between GME programs and outside institutions with the assistance of appropriate departments.
• Organizes and provides administrative support for all resident/fellow grievance and appeal matters.
• Maintains membership and serve a consulting role on relevant educational committees of the Institution.
• Collaborates with colleagues beyond the institution; participate in relevant regional and national medical education conferences and meetings.

Physical Requirements

Primarily works in a home or office setting. Majority of time is spent working at a desk. Frequently works with computer terminal, calculator and various other office equipment. Required to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Responsible for working in a safe manner.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Master's Degree in Education with 7 years experience in assessment, instructional design, and medical education or Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration or Business Administration with 7 years management experience in medical education or healthcare required.

Experience in Graduate Medical Education (GME) highly preferred