GME Institutional Administrator

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The Graduate Medical Education Institutional Administrator is responsible for the central oversight, management, and continuous monitoring of all ACGME accredited residency/fellowship programs for the designated facility. They are a key member of the GME educational leadership team reporting directly to the Manager of Graduate Medical Education. This role works closely with GME leadership to ensure compliance with ACGME, common, specialty/subspecialty-specific, program requirements, as well as relevant organizational policies and procedures.

The position facilitates teamwork to ensure regulatory compliance for the institution and its programs. The GME Institutional Administrator has strong knowledge on ACGME Institutional and program-level requirements for maintenance and continuation of accreditation. The position is charged with providing programs with comprehensive support to meet regulatory requirements for accreditation. This position supports and manages projects for GME operations, events, accreditation activities, and new program development initiatives.

• The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Institutional Administrator is responsible for coordinating all activities and responsibilities of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) as required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME.)
• The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Institutional Administrator coordinates the administration of all internal special and focused program reviews, staffs the GMEC Program Review Subcommittee and is responsible for the systematic management and retention of all GME program accreditation files at the hospital. Develops and provides maintenance of the program administrators handbook.
• The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Institutional Administrator is also the lead technical expert on the ACGME Annual Data System (ADS) and supports the programs on required ADS filings and submissions.
• Manage the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) agenda and meetings, ensure coverage of all GMEC responsibilities as required by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), maintain accurate and complete GMEC meeting minutes specific to the ACGME Institutional requirements.
• The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Institutional Administrator provides administrative support to the GME leadership to ensure continued program accreditation. Program accreditation includes: independent organization and management of daily program operations consistent in quality and content requirements as mandated by the standards and requirements established by the ACGME and other accrediting agencies, Medical Boards and Dignity Health. This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of the Organization.
• Supports GME leadership, program directors, and faculty in compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements and other accrediting agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree required

Three (3) years of experience in an academic setting coordinating educational/training programs.

Operate independently to achieve and maintain high levels of successful project completion.

Preferred Qualifcations:

1-3 years experience in medical education is preferred.