Graduate Medical Education (GME) Director of Wellbeing and Experience
About The Position
The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) seeks a dynamic and visionary GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience to serve under the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education/Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Designated Institutional Official (ACGME DIO). The GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience will lead efforts to enhance resident and fellow flourishing, thriving, and improve the resident and fellow training years through innovative wellbeing strategies, coaching programs, and grassroot level work with residents and fellows to enhance their workplace experience across our many training sites. This individual will also be responsible for working closely with residency and fellowship program directors to develop and enhance local wellbeing and trainee experience at the program level. The work of the GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience centers around identifying and addressing specific priorities related to professional well-being and fulfillment of our 1,300 resident and fellow trainees. This position will be instrumental in driving innovative approaches to support the holistic growth and success of trainees in alignment with CU SOM’s mission to cultivate exceptional and well-rounded physicians and leaders. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, excellent listener, and a clear communicator willing to try novel approaches to fostering resilience and improving the day-to-day experience of residents and fellows.
Requirements
- Currently hold or ability to obtain a faculty appointment at the rank of assistant professor at the University of Colorado.
- Terminal degree (MD, DO, PhD, EdD, or equivalent)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in graduate medical education leadership (e.g., Program Director, Associate Program Director, GME Administrator, or Faculty Leader).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ACGME requirements and GME program administration.
- A record of scholarship and leadership in medical education, resilience science, or physician wellbeing.
Responsibilities
- Advocate and innovate around policies that foster a supportive learning environment and work with hospital and health system leadership to address structural drivers of burnout and dissatisfaction.
- Implement coaching and mentoring models for residents and fellows to enhance professional growth, career development, and work-life integration.
- Serve as a wellbeing and resident experience expert in alignment with ACGME Common Program Requirements, including efforts to address trainee workload, duty hours, and mental health.
- Lead or support research and scholarship in wellbeing, coaching, physician professional development, and thriving for resident and fellow physicians.
- Clearly and effectively communicate the results of both GME and School efforts at coaching and wellbeing to the GME leadership community
- Clearly and effectively communicate the results of both GME and School efforts at coaching and wellbeing to existing interns, residents, and fellows
- Assure that wellbeing and coaching efforts in GME are communicated to applicants as part of the recruiting process
Benefits
- The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
