Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator II, Surgery

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

UT Southwestern Medical Center has an opening for a Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator II.
Surgery Education is searching for an experienced GME Program Coordinator II to join our team. Ideal candidates will have a history of success in coordinating GME programs, be knowledgeable of ACGME and GME program and accreditation requirements, will be resourceful, detail-oriented, extremely organized, skilled at task prioritization and time management, demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, dependable, and a critical thinker 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 and ensure compliance with all medical school policies and procedures..

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field required, (four years of administrative experience or 60 semester hours of college credit may substitute for an Associate's Degree)
• 2 years of direct experience with a medical education program required, including specific knowledge and experience with ACGME or LCME accreditation requirements and national standards related to medical education programs
• May be required to submit to a federal background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• (TAGME) TRAINING ADMINS OF GRAD MED ED TAGME certification Upon Hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of the GME program, including the development and implementation of innovative educational strategies.
• Supports the daily operations and activities of the GME residency/fellowship program(s), possibly in conjunction with other levels of GME Program Coordinators/Administrators.
• Facilitates resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, including visa requirements, licensure, and credentialing in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Provides guidance and mentorship to residents/fellows and junior program coordinators and other administrative staff on GME policies, program procedures, and administrative matters.
• Leads program compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to all ACGME requirements, institutional policies, and regulatory standards, and advises and consults on issues or inquiries from residents/fellows, faculty, staff and department chairs.
• Oversees the program evaluation, including residents, faculty, and program evaluations, ensuring timely completion and analysis of data.
• Leads in the preparation and submission of all required reports and documentation to the ACGME and other regulatory bodies.
• Leads the development and implementation of program quality improvement initiatives and participate in national and regional GME conferences.
• Collaborates with program leadership on all aspects of accreditation activities, including site visits, self-studies, and special reviews.
• Develops, implements, and maintains all program procedures in accordance with institutional and accrediting agency standards.
• Acts as the primary liaison with the Program Director, providing regular updates on program progress, identifying and resolving program challenges.
• Mentors junior program coordinators and other administrative staff as assigned.
• Represents the program at local, state, and national meetings and conferences as a program representative.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, including faculty, residents, staff, administrators, and external agencies.
• Oversees 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees