Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator I, Surgery Education

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

6h

About The Position

The GME PC 1 is part of the Surgery Education Office and is responsible for managing GME residency and fellowship programs within the Department of Surgery. Serving as both an administrative and developmental leader, the GME Program Coordinator plays a critical role in the overall success of the department's residency and fellowship programs. This career path rewards job-specific tasks for this position: someone resourceful, detail-oriented, extremely organized, and skilled at both task prioritization and time management.
Ideal candidates demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, are dependable, and critical thinkers with a proactive approach toward problem solving. To be successful in this role, this individual must operate with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, with a customer service focus.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field. (Two years of related experience or 60 semester hours of college credit may substitute for an Associate's Degree)
• May be required to submit to a federal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of the GME program, including educational activities (e.g., didactic sessions, conferences, grand rounds) and program-wide events (e.g., orientation, graduation, retreats).
• Conducts day-to-day administrative operations, including maintaining program records, databases, and accreditation documentation.
• Assists with resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, including visa requirements, licensure, and credentialing.
• Provides assistance and support to residents/fellows on program policies, procedures, and administrative matters.
• Works closely with the Program Director to ensure program compliance with ACGME requirements and institutional policies.
• Assists the program leadership with program quality initiatives and improvement projects.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Coordinates and facilitates resident/fellow evaluations, including scheduling, data entry, and analysis.
• Assists with the preparation and submission of all required reports and documentation to the ACGME, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and other regulatory bodies.
• Maintains and updates program letters of agreement with affiliated institutions and training sites.
• Assists with the coordination of accreditation site visits, special reviews, and annual program evaluations.
• Assists with the development, implementation, and tracking of resident wellness programs.
• Maintains effective communication with residents, fellows, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
• Utilizes and maintains proficiency in relevant software systems, such as the Residency Management System (RMS), electronic health records (EHR), and other program-specific applications.
• Assists with program budget management, including monitoring expenditures, reconciling trainee clinical effort, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees