Residency Program Specialist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bethesda, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Pathology at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The Residency Program Specialist supports residency program operations and ensures compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements. The role maintains resident records, develops policies and procedures, supports annual program evaluations, and coordinates required data submissions in collaboration with program leadership.

The specialist coordinates resident and medical student rotations with internal and external organizations, including USUHS, other departments, and military and civilian treatment centers. The position also coordinates and monitors contract requests with the Contracting Office, represents the Residency Program Director at meetings, prepares after-action reports with recommendations, monitors changes to ACGME requirements, and applies regulations and policies to support efficient use of resources and program quality.

The position is located onsite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 0730–1600. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. The incumbent must meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, subject to applicable medical or religious exemptions, and must undergo tuberculosis testing. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of citizenship. A one-year probationary period is required, and direct deposit is mandatory. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; permanent change of station costs are not authorized.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• One year of specialized experience maintaining contact and records for incoming and outgoing residents and students, determining budget requirements for travel, contract costs, and equipment, and reviewing program content to ensure residency program compliance; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• If qualifying based on education, provide transcripts.
• Applicants using foreign education to meet qualifications must provide an evaluation or evidence of full credit from an accredited U.S. college or university.
• Subject to a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation.
• Must meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless an applicable medical or religious exemption is approved and documented.
• Tuberculosis testing is required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A one-year probationary period is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the residency program complies with ACGME requirements.
• Write policies and procedures, maintain records on residents, support the annual program evaluation, and submit required data to ACGME in coordination with program leadership.
• Coordinate resident and medical student rotations with internal and external agencies, including USUHS, other departments, and military and civilian treatment centers.
• Coordinate execution and monitoring of contract requests with the Contracting Office.
• Represent the Residency Program Director at meetings with representatives of the medical treatment facility and other Department of Defense agencies.
• Prepare comprehensive after-action reports, including recommendations to improve coordination, planning, administration, and management, in coordination with program leadership.
• Stay current on ACGME Residency Review Committee changes, including new or revised requirements.
• Interpret regulations, policies, guidance, and course directives and apply measures to ensure efficient and effective use of resources and maintain program quality.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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