Vice Chair of Education – Radiology

Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Radiology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), a major academic teaching hospital and primary affiliate of Harvard Medical School (HMS), invites applications for the position of Vice Chair of Education. This visionary role will report to the Chair of Radiology, with close collaboration across departmental, institutional, and Harvard Medical School leadership. The Vice Chair of Education provides strategic direction and operational oversight for the department’s education mission across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. This role offers significant potential to develop innovative, high-impact strategies in educational advancement, along with the flexibility to shape the position. The Vice Chair also serves as Director of the Herbert Gramm Education Academy, advancing excellence in teaching, educational scholarship, and faculty development, including growth of the Teaching and Educational Leadership Track at HMS. The Vice Chair of Education leads a comprehensive educational enterprise supporting medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. The role balances strategic leadership, academic vision and operational oversight, with meaningful protected time and dedicated administrative infrastructure. The Vice Chair of Education will help shape education during a transformative period, including BIDMC’s collaboration with Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians to establish New England’s only free‑standing adult inpatient cancer hospital, providing unique opportunities for interdisciplinary and oncology‑focused educational innovation.

Requirements

MD with board certification in Radiology
Demonstrated success leading ACGME-accredited educational programs
Track record of educational innovation, leadership, and academic productivity
Experience with accreditation, faculty development, and educational administration
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and strategic leadership skills
Eligible for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor academic rank at Harvard Medical School
Appointment level will be commensurate with experience and published evidence of innovation and scholarly productivity.
Candidates with a rank of Instructor will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Responsibilities

Set and advance the Department’s educational vision across UME, GME, and CME
Align educational initiatives with departmental, institutional, and HMS priorities
Serve as a visible leader in radiology education at the institutional and national level
Oversight of: HMS medical student education, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program, Interventional Radiology Residency Program, Seven clinical fellowship programs
Ensure compliance with ACGME, GME, and institutional accreditation standards
Supervise and support program directors and educational leadership
Support and promote a culture of trainee well-being to ensure both personal, professional development and career development.
Expand faculty participation in the HMS Teaching and Educational Leadership Track
Promote educational innovation, curriculum development, and scholarship
Mentor faculty in teaching excellence, academic advancement, and leadership development
Lead education operations, initiatives, and administrative workflows
Oversee the education budget in partnership with Radiology Finance leadership
Support departmental CME programming and educational revenue streams
Direct departmental Grand Rounds, named lectures, Graduation Day, and trainee awards
Strengthen recruitment, branding, and national visibility of educational programs
Represent Radiology education at BIDMC, HMS, and external forums