Designated Institutional Official (DIO)
About The Position
The Designated Institutional Official (DIO) serves as the senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, oversight, and continuous improvement of Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs within Saint Vincent hospital. Acting on behalf of the Sponsoring Institution, the DIO ensures compliance with all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Institutional, Common, and Specialty-Specific Program Requirements while fostering a culture of educational excellence, innovation, quality, safety, professionalism, and trainee well-being. The DIO serves as the institutional authority for graduate medical education and is accountable for the oversight of residency and fellowship programs, accreditation activities, academic governance, financial stewardship, faculty development, trainee affairs, and institutional learning environment initiatives. The DIO works collaboratively with executive leadership, Program Directors, department chairs, medical staff leadership, affiliated institutions, academic partners, and regulatory agencies to advance the institution's educational mission and strategic goals.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Professions Education, Public Health, Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or a related field.
- Ten (10) years of progressive leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education, including significant experience in:
- ACGME accreditation and institutional oversight.
- Residency and fellowship program administration
- Graduate Medical Education operations and compliance.
- Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
- Budget development and financial management.
- Faculty, trainee, and staff development.
- Academic governance and committee leadership.
Responsibilities
- Serves as the executive leader responsible for the vision, strategic direction, and long-term growth of GME across the Massachusetts Market.
- Maintains ultimate responsibility for compliance with all ACGME Institutional Requirements.
- Chairs the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC).
- Provides oversight and operational leadership for all residency and fellowship programs sponsored by the institution.
- Oversees institutional GME budgets and financial planning processes.
- Leads initiatives to improve the clinical learning environment and educational culture.
- Performs related duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
