UAMS Medical Education Program Designated Institutional Official (DIO)

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. The Baptist Health – UAMS Medical Education Program Designated Institutional Official (DIO) provides institutional leadership and oversight for all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency programs under the Baptist Health-UAMS Medical Education Program Sponsoring Institution. The DIO is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with ACGME Institutional Requirements and Common Program Requirements and serves as the primary institutional liaison to the ACGME.

Requirements

MD or DO degree (or equivalent).
Active, unrestricted medical license.
Demonstrated experience in graduate medical education (e.g., Program Director, Associate Program Director, or comparable leadership role).
Working knowledge of ACGME Institutional and Common Program Requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the institutional official with authority and responsibility for the oversight and administration of all ACGME-accredited programs.
Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, specialty, and subspecialty program requirements.
Act on behalf of the Sponsoring Institution in all matters related to ACGME accreditation.
Partner with the GMEC to establish, implement, and monitor institutional GME policies and procedures.
Ensure the GMEC effectively reviews program performance, accreditation status, and compliance concerns.
Oversee GMEC documentation, including agendas, minutes, and action plans.
Review and approve Program Letters of Agreement (PLAs) and ensure appropriate oversight of participating sites.
Review and approve institutional and program-level submissions to the ACGME, including applications, changes, and annual updates.
Lead institutional preparation for ACGME site visits, reviews, and responses to citations.
Ensure systems are in place to monitor and improve the clinical learning and working environment.
Oversee institutional processes related to patient safety, quality improvement, supervision, and professionalism involving residents and fellows.
Ensure residents and fellows have mechanisms to report concerns related to patient safety, quality of care, mistreatment, or the learning environment.
Ensure institutional policies and processes address resident and fellow well-being, fatigue mitigation, impairment, and professionalism.
Promote a culture that supports psychological safety, professionalism, and respectful learning environments.
Ensure confidential processes exist for reporting and addressing mistreatment or unprofessional behavior.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and institutional oversight to Program Directors.
Ensure adequate resources, faculty time, and administrative support are available to meet ACGME requirements.
Support faculty development related to teaching, evaluation, and accreditation expectations.
Ensure institutional GME policies are current, implemented, and reviewed regularly for ACGME compliance.
Review institutional and program-level data, including ACGME surveys, duty hour reports, board pass rates, and milestone outcomes.
Lead institution-level quality improvement initiatives related to graduate medical education.
Serve as the primary contact between the Sponsoring Institution and the ACGME.
Collaborate with hospital leadership, medical staff leadership, quality and safety, human resources, and legal/risk management as needed.
Represent the institution on GME-related matters with external partners and regulatory bodies.