Director of Graduate Medical Education - Conroe, TX

Sam Houston State University • Huntsville, TX

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About The Position

The position is responsible for providing leadership and assistance in the development of graduate medical education (GME) training sites in the region. As a key member of the Office of Graduate Medical Education leadership team, the role involves coordinating the creation, accreditation, and management of residency and fellowship programs, as well as special projects assigned by the Dean and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five years of experience in graduate medical education with AOA or ACGME graduate medical education accreditation experience.
• Experience in a state institution of higher education is desirable.
• Experience at a College or School of Osteopathic Medicine preferred.
• Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to develop new graduate medical education (GME) programs in the region.
• Build lasting relationships with physicians, hospitals, practice groups, and administrators to ensure the development of high-quality programs.
• Assist with the development and accreditation of new and existing residency, fellowship, and internship programs.
• Travel as directed to potential and current postgraduate training sites to assist in recruitment and faculty development programs.
• Provide program support for the development and improvement of GME programs and assist with securing resources to meet the mission, vision, and goals of the program and institution.
• Direct the continuing development and operations of a GME consortium with SHSU - COM as its primary academic member, including accreditation, financial, and programmatic issues.
• Ensure that all accreditation documents are complete in a timely manner for submission to accrediting bodies.
• Maintain accurate clinical information databases for postgraduate training sites and clinical faculty.
• Ensure that GME faculty at affiliated sites are appropriately credentialed, granted faculty appointments, and awarded GME credit as appropriate for their service.
• Serve as point of contact and liaison for the coordinators and staff on matters affecting graduate medical education.
• Provide oversight for the evaluation process, completeness, and timeliness of evaluations required of future residents, clinical faculty, and clinical sites.
• Identify opportunities for grant funding and direct the application process.
• Maintain the database of evaluations of residents, clinical faculty, and clinical sites and provide to those with need to know and utilize the information.
• Assist in oversight and direction of a Continuous Quality Assessment and Improvement process for the GME components of the COM and its affiliates.
• Monitor and report regional, national, and international trends in graduate medical education.
• Work with the Associate Dean for GME in recruitment and credentialing of clinical sites and physicians, ensuring compliance with all COM, regulatory, and governmental policies.
• Coordinate and direct special projects as assigned by the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education.
• Provide guidance and assistance to GME Director of Medical Education Program Directors, administration, faculty, and staff of affiliated institutions for all academic, regulatory, legal, and governmental requirements.
• Serve on or chair SHSU COM committees as assigned by the Dean.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree