HCA Graduate Medical Education is the largest sponsor of residency and fellowship training programs across the nation. With more than 300 programs across more than 60 hospitals, we are building a leading network of innovative, patient-centered graduate medical education programs. We believe graduate medical education is much more than medical
training. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of physicians to care for and improve human life by focusing on patient-centered approaches to practicing the latest evidence-based medicine.
GME is a relatively new service line within HCA Healthcare. The group is expected to grow substantially over the next several years, so this is an excellent growth opportunity. HCA hospitals currently train more than 5,000 residents and fellows with that number growing to nearly 8,000 by 2028.
In partnership with the Division Vice President of GME, the Division Director of Graduate Medical Education (DDGME) is responsible for the operations, strategic planning, leadership and management of Graduate Medical Education development and maintenance in the Division. The DDGME works with the DVP to resolve complex issues and make business decisions for the GME enterprise in the Division.
The role exists to direct the operations, maintain appropriate oversight, management of all medical education programs and ensure the securing and maintenance of accreditation in the Division. Supervises multiple Directors of GME.
Readiness and Accreditation
The position will work with each facility to ensure ongoing readiness for Institutional review by ACGME and meets with all programs to secure necessary paperwork. Quarterly audits of each specialty area as designated by the Division or Corporate Leadership and/or program directors. Facilitates necessary training and orientation for each facility.
Development of mechanisms to ensure appropriate teaching of ACGME competencies.
Program Development
Assists the DVP and hospitals with the creation of new programs. Manages the application process with external resources. Stays abreast of agenda close dates and monitors timely submission of new program applications. Manages oversight of new and continued program accreditation and maintenance of institutional accreditation. Communicates with program directors. Addresses needed program changes and citations. Monitors and assists facilities as they prepare for site visits. Participates in internal review process and assessment of annual program improvements and assist in reporting action steps to the Division or Corporate Leadership and related program directors.
Management Responsibilities
Manages the hiring and training of all GME staff in the Division. Will audit and run reports as needed from the residency management tool to ensure all programs are appropriately populating program information. Assists as needed to ensure that faculty agreements/contracts are being managed timely by each hospital. Assists Hospital to ensure a smooth transition for PDs, APDs, and Core Faculty into employment by HCA. Creates/streamlines efficient pathways for entrance into the organization by Program Administrators and facilitates any needed orientation not only to the Division but the GME service line. Identifies revenue enhancement and cost containment initiatives and in conjunction with the hospitals prepares the operating and capital budgets for Graduate Medical Education cost centers. Manages fiscal and human resources for Graduate Medical Education. Determines resources required to meet goals and objectives. Reviews and approves contracts between Medical Education and internal and external partners. Supervises the daily activities of the facility or market GME staff leaders and the Program Administrators to ensure institutional program guidelines are satisfied.
Includes responsibility for performance appraisals, discipline, scheduling and any supervisory related duties. Regularly interacts with facility C-Suite in support of GME staff and program requirements to ensure alignment of facility and GME goals. Develops and manages operating and capital budgets for related programs. Manages all Division Accreditation Site Visits. Assist the VP of the Division with any needed activity. Oversee resident liaison meetings, organize and chair GMEC meetings in the absence of the DIO. Works in conjunction with GME Leadership Team to create or update Master Affiliation Agreements and Aggregate Agreements.
Assist Hospitals if they need guidance regarding Program Letters of Agreement and or AAMC medical student agreements and the use of VSAS for medical student rotations. Identify financial support needed to maintain residency programs according to institutional requirements set forth by the ACGME.
Maintain documents relative to GMEC meetings and accreditation. Facilitates the creation of a sense of community for Program Administrators. Helps set the annual calendar for the Division and oversee Division-wide meetings and training including annual resident orientation. Participate in local, regional and national activities on behalf of HCA GME.... More >><< Less