GME Accreditation Coordinator

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Accreditation Coordinator supports accreditation efforts in the UAMS College of Medicine GME office. As a member of the office’s leadership team, the coordinator has specialized knowledge of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), institutional and program-specific requirements, policies, and procedures. The position coordinates accreditation activities, reporting, committee operations, program reviews, compliance monitoring, accreditation documentation, and support for programs seeking ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition. It also helps develop and communicate policies and procedures, advises GME stakeholders on accreditation matters, and supports special projects and institutional initiatives. The role performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in health, business, or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma or GED plus four years of project coordination or administrative support experience.
Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Responsibilities

Support GME accreditation activities and help ensure programs remain aligned with ACGME and institutional requirements.
Use the ACGME Accreditation Data System to review data, generate reports, verify program information, and assist with annual institutional and program reporting.
Coordinate GMEC and subcommittee activities, including calendars, meeting invitations, attendance, document preparation, minutes, reminders, and follow-up requirements.
Support internal program reviews, special reviews, institutional and program site visits, Annual Program Evaluations, and annual ACGME updates.
Track and monitor compliance related to evaluations, Program Letters of Agreement, ACGME surveys, moonlighting, clinical activities, milestones, program changes, resident and fellow complement, participating sites, and other accreditation requirements.
Manage accreditation-related forms and workflows, and collaborate with GME staff to develop and improve processes using SharePoint, New Innovations, and other institutional resources.
Assist with tracking and responding to ACGME Letters of Notification, citations, surveys, and other accreditation documentation, ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
Support programs seeking ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition, including applications, accreditation requirements, and preparation for institutional site visits.
Assist with developing, maintaining, implementing, and communicating GME policies and procedures, and support programs through transitions to new accreditation requirements or processes.
Serve as a resource and point of contact for program directors, coordinators, residents, fellows, and other stakeholders regarding GME accreditation, policies, processes, and requirements.
Support GME special projects, annual orientation, communications, program tracking, and other institutional initiatives.
Collaborate with the GME team, program leadership, and other stakeholders to provide support, resolve issues, and promote effective GME operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.