Details:
• Serves as the lead administrative person for the GME residency/fellowship program.
• Manages and oversees the daily operations and activities of the GME residency/fellowship program(s) and may be in conjunction with other levels of GME Program Coordinators/Administrators.
• Functions as an important liaison with learners, faculty, and other
staff members, and the ACGME.
• Assists the GME Program Director and or other levels of GME Program Coordinators or Administrators in the design, implementation, and management of the administrative/academic operations of the program.
• Manage and coordinates educational activities (e.g., didactic conference schedule, Grand Rounds, etc.) that support the program’s curriculum and adhere to ACGME requirements.
• Provides guidance to residents/fellows on program and GME policies, and non-clinical aspects of the program.
• Creates, reviews, and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with university and accrediting agency standards to ensure compliance. Interprets policies and procedures for faculty, staff, resident, and fellows.
• Advises and consults on issues or inquiries from residents/fellows, faculty, staff, and department chairs.
• Manages confidential and critical materials, issues, and communications. Act as liaison between the Program Director and a full range of internal and external offices and individuals.
• Manages the Residency Management System for the program, including maintaining resident/fellow demographics data; resident/fellow schedules, importing program and rotation goals and objectives; conferences attendance tracking; and ensuring timely completion of work hour reports.
• Identify areas for programmatic improvements and recommend initiatives to address program weaknesses.
• Provide guidance regarding accreditation and program management to the Program Director, other levels of GME Program Coordinators/Administrators, and department constituents.
• Assist Program Director in development of program evaluations that measure resident/fellow performance, faculty performance, educational content of rotations, and the program, ensuring these are written in competency-based language, as necessary.
• Administer the evaluation process for the program through the Residency Management System and ensure timely completion by evaluators.
• Coordinates accreditation activities including ACGME Site Visits, Self Studies, Internal Reviews, annual program reviews, etc.
• Assists the Program Director by monitoring and reporting Resident Wellness outcomes to ensure compliance.
• Coordinates the resident/fellow recruitment and selection process and appointment process for incoming trainees in coordination with policies and procedures provided by the UTSW GME Office and respective hospital GME Offices.
• Assists the Program Director and faculty in planning program quality improvement projects.
• Assists with and maintains program letters of agreement for all required activities at outside institutions.
• Tracks, documents, and reports on educational activities for residents, for the purpose of meeting board certification requirements, meeting program accreditation requirements, and complying with the policies and procedures of the Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME).
• Utilizes systems and reporting to inform the GME Program Director of program compliance with organizations such as ACGME, AMA, NRMP, and any other program-level related organizations.
• Maintains working relationships with the Office of GME to remain compliant with all necessary requirements for all residents/fellows, visiting residents, and faculty.
• Coordinates, organizes, and schedules GME program events including recruitment, orientation, graduation, retreats, conferences, and various meetings. Prepares and distributes materials for conferences and lectures.
• Reads literature and attends conferences to keep abreast of relevant accreditation trends and developments related to program. Represents the program at local, state, and national meetings and conferences.
• Collaborates with colleagues within and outside the university, becomes active in related national organizations (e.g., specialty associations, TAGME).
• Provides direction and mentorship to other levels of GME Program Coordinators.... More >><< Less