Residency Program Coordinator - Dept. Emergency Medicine

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is seeking a Residency Program Coordinator for the Department of Emergency Medicine at its Detroit campus. The coordinator oversees residency program operations and ensures academic, administrative, and compliance requirements are met. Working with the Graduate Medical Education Department at the DMC, the coordinator manages resident rotations across the three-year residency, oversees academic milestones, coordinates accreditation activity, and supports residents by providing guidance.

The position provides operational and strategic planning support for the residency program, including accreditation, curriculum and process improvement, budgeting and resource analysis, program development, and performance assessment. The coordinator serves as a technical and administrative resource for University and DMC personnel and external professional and constituent groups. The role reports to the Program Director and the Chair of Emergency Medicine.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Extensive program management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of ACGME and RRC requirements as they relate to Emergency Medicine graduate education.
• Extensive knowledge of GME and University policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and without formal instructions.
• Ability to delegate work, set clear direction, and manage the workflow of large projects.
• Group-based problem-solving and sound decision-making skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; New Innovations; ERAS; and a statistical software package.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate, interpret, and present information in professional documents or presentations.
• Attention to detail sufficient to achieve a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, prioritize and plan work, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced coursework in a specific discipline.
• Experience in graduate medical education.

Responsibilities

• Oversee residency program operations and ensure academic, administrative, and compliance requirements are met.
• Manage resident rotations over the three-year residency in coordination with the DMC Graduate Medical Education Department, and oversee academic milestones.
• Support residents and provide guidance as needed.
• Provide analysis and operational support for accreditation and strategic planning.
• Monitor the education process and recommend improvements to meet established standards for medical education and residency certification.
• Coordinate development of budgeting and funding support programs, monitor program costs, and analyze resources, equipment, and services.
• Plan, develop, and implement program strategies; research program needs and propose or implement changes in support of program objectives.
• Oversee needs assessments and cost-benefit analyses, and direct work to achieve program objectives and improve services.
• Serve as a technical and administrative resource, managing program operations and interfacing with University and DMC personnel and external groups.
• Provide consultation and disseminate information about program objectives and activities.
• Oversee and participate in special research on operational programs; prepare program proposals and specifications.
• Support strategic planning and report to the Program Director and the Chair of Emergency Medicine.
• Respond to complex inquiries and keep current with technical and administrative developments relevant to the assigned area.
• Participate in professional organizations and represent the organizational area on committees and task forces.
• Manage day-to-day ACGME and RRC processes and accreditation documentation, including the PIF, to maintain continuing accreditation.
• Formulate strategies, execute strategic plans, and lead process-improvement initiatives.
• Gather, organize, filter, and store data for accreditation and strategic planning decisions.
• Coordinate development of program materials and conduct individual and group presentations.
• Analyze performance and data trends, assess their impact on education processes, and initiate studies to improve those processes.
• Recommend curriculum and work-process improvements based on research and best practices.
• Monitor and respond to changes in accreditation requirements and coordinate related performance-improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level