Graduate Medical Education Specialist - Surgery
About The Position
The Graduate Medical Education Specialist supports the Program Manager and Physician Fellowship Directors in administering surgical fellowship training programs, including Surgical Critical Care, Acute Care Surgery, Burn Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Advanced MIS/Bariatric Surgery, and Flexible Endoscopy. The role manages the administrative operations of these programs and helps ensure they meet regulatory requirements for continued accreditation. The Program Coordinator oversees compliance development and reporting, follows program activity schedules and deadlines, prepares reports and site-visit materials, manages ACGME protocols, and oversees the education evaluation system. The position monitors trainee progression against graduation criteria and assists with recruitment, orientation, credentialing, onboarding, and graduation. It also manages education-office resources and assists with travel, purchasing, and event planning.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize work, establish procedures and systems, and ensure timely workflow.
- Detailed knowledge of the responsibilities, functions, and management structure of a fellowship office.
Nice To Haves
- 2–4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Manager with surgical fellowship programs.
- Administer training programs to ensure regulatory requirements are met and accreditation is maintained.
- Support compliance development and reporting in partnership with Physician Fellowship Directors and the Program Manager.
- Follow program activity schedules and meet deadlines.
- Prepare reports, including materials for site visits.
- Manage ACGME protocols and oversee the education evaluation system.
- Monitor trainee progression to ensure graduation criteria are met.
- Assist with recruitment, orientation, credentialing, onboarding, and graduation.
- Manage education-office resources to facilitate program needs.
- Assist with travel, purchasing, and event planning.
- Organize office processes and systems to meet ACGME, RRC, AAST, The Fellowship Council, ABS, and institutional requirements.
- Prioritize work independently, establish procedures, and ensure orderly and timely workflow.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
