The Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education (GME) & Designated Institutional Officer (DIO) will be responsible for planning, directing, and the implementation of programs, policies and procedures for the Department of Graduate Medical Education. They will assist our affiliated clinical partners with both the development of new and continued compliance of existing GME programs to meet ACGME requirements as well as determining appropriate support, resources, programming, and training to facilitate faculty growth in all areas of their professional roles. The Associate Dean of GME & DIO will also assist our affiliated clinical partners who are interested in obtaining Osteopathic Recognition of ACGME accredited programs. The Associate Dean of GME & DIO will provide direction to residency program DMEs, Program Directors, and Program Coordinators and interact with key hospital staff and other physicians.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in personal professional development.
- Attend all CME conferences required to maintain accreditation
- Maintain ACGME accreditation and Osteopathic Recognition, establishing new and updated policies, procedures and practices as needed to maintain accreditation.
- Create a vision for residency faculty development within the context of ARCOM continuum of clinical education incorporating OMS3 and OMS4 with residents and attending physicians.
- Work with the department of Continuing Medical Education to develop CME/Faculty development events, workshops, programs, seminars, faculty learning communities, and conferences designed to improve teaching and learning.
- Provide oversight and direction for the Graduate Medical Education (GME) faculty, administration, staff, deans, Directors of Medical Education (DMEs) and clinical affiliate partners of ARCOM in developing, implementing and evaluating their graduate education curriculums and programs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ACGME standards and accreditation requirements, self-study visits, Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) visits, and support conversion and compliance of GME programs.
- Plan, develop, and manage the finances dedicated to GME to implement educational programs for ARCOM, ensure effective and efficient operational functions and procedures consistent with established college policies.
- Provide supervision and direction for post-doctoral and graduate medical education efforts delivered by the faculty of ARCOM in cooperation with the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine and other administrators and faculty of ARCOM at the direction of the Dean.
- Explore, evaluate, recruit and establish new clinical education sites and GME programs with an emphasis on sites in rural and underserved opportunities.
- Establish, implement and evaluate procedures for GME site and GME faculty evaluation regarding the educational effectiveness of the clinical training sites and faculty partnering with ARCOM in providing GME for its graduates and clinical education for its students.
- Perform or direct the collection and evaluation of data to ensure that the Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs and the CME/Faculty Development programs associated with ARCOM are meeting their goals, are supporting ARCOM’s mission, values and goals and are operating consistent with established regulations, policy and procedures in the areas of clinical education and continuous faculty development programs. Evaluations will include needs assessments and gap analyses based on feedback from ARCOM’s department chairs and Deans.
- Ensure that all clinical and graduate Medical Education faculty that hold faculty appointments by ARCOM are properly and timely credentialed according to ARCOM policy and they are in good standing with state and national regulatory bodies and meet the qualifications established by ARCOM for faculty appointments.
- Provide expertise and recommendations to ARCOM faculty and other medical education partners in the design of innovative educational programs.
- Provide administrative leadership, faculty mentorship and development for junior members of the faculty, staff and students.
- Participate in curriculum development, assessment and modification as a part of the college’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Participate in the assessment or evaluation of and provide feedback to other members of the faculty as a component of the college’s ongoing quality improvement and assessment program.
- Enhance individual teaching effectiveness by consulting with individual faculty to facilitate growth in appropriate pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment of student learning.
- Provide guidance and assistance to the DMEs, program directors, administration, faculty and staff for the development and improvement of graduate medical education programs, the selection and evaluation of students and residents, and management of resources to meet the goals of the program and institution.
- Provide oversight for and direction for a Continuous Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement process for the graduate medical educational components of ARCOM and its affiliates, the DMEs and their clinical faculty, the clinical sites and the residents.
- Work with the Associate Dean for Clinical Medicine and the Director of CME/Faculty Development to support and direct faculty development for ARCOM clinical faculty.
- Work with the Department Chairs and the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine to stimulate the development of programs, resources, faculty and implement programs to advance clinical research and scholarly activity.
- Work with the Department Chairs and the Associate Dean of Clinical Medicine to evaluate the performance of the clinical faculty of ARCOM annually or as indicated by policy, report evaluations to the Dean, make recommendations for discipline, promotion and recognition and develop a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and advancement for each of the chairs.
- Assist the Associate Dean for Clinical Medicine in the direction and supervision of the clinical faculty at GME and clinical training sites so that they meet the accreditation standards of the ACGME and COCA and that competencies required and outcome objectives for clinical education are also met.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
- Demonstrate an ability to work as a group leader and group member; team player.
- Participate in preparation of grant proposals and academic evaluative reports.
- Create a culture of teaching excellence at ARCOM through involvement in the delivery and assessment of Pre-Clinical Curriculum.
- Advance the perceived value of and output of research and scholarly activity among the faculty and students of ARCOM through leadership, mentorship and participation.
- Demonstrate the highest standard of professionalism and ethical behavior in all aspects of personal and professional actions and performance.
- Demonstrate and role model an ongoing ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, supervisors and support staff.
- Provide service to the college community and students through serving on ARCOM and department committees, providing leadership, mentorship and expertise to students, participating in community outreach events, international medical events and with professional organizations or groups as assigned by the Dean.
- Demonstrate adaptability and the willingness to assist the college in fulfilling its mission and vision through teaching, academic administrative duties, and community service and/or perform special duties as assigned.
- Provide clinical care within the community.
- Advance the prestige of ARCOM through advancement of and avocation for its mission, values, and goals.
- Advance the prestige of ARCOM through scholarly publication and research.
- Other duties as assigned by the Dean.
QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS
Education and Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal Degree: DO, MD
- Three to five years of GME practical and administrative experience, preferably in a university or an academic hospital/healthcare system with medical students, resident/fellows.
- Prior academic education experience in the residency or medical school setting.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ACGME standards and accreditation requirements, self-study visits, Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) visits, and support conversion and compliance of GME programs. Knowledge of and functional competency with computers, software, data systems and all other electronic devices and methods used to deliver educational programs and assess their outcomes.
- Demonstrated leadership, productivity and administrative experience in a professional, research or educational setting.
- Strong skills pertinent to teamwork, communication, staff management and supervision, analytic problem solving, and education advocacy.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill to conduct needs assessments and gap analyses, apply principles of adult education to CME design, and develop educational outcomes measurement tools.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the delivery of medical education in the classroom, laboratory, simulation and standardized laboratory settings and in clinical settings for faculty, students and residents.
- Demonstrate knowledge of varied curriculum template and educational formats.
- Demonstrate ability to mentor and motivate students and peers.
- Demonstrate leadership skills, organizational skills, delegation skills, and time management skills.
ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB
Communication and Comprehension
ARCOM is in full compliance with American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. The following are essential abilities and physical requirements for all positions at the college.
- Ability to orally communicate effectively with others.
- Ability to work cooperatively with colleagues and supervisory staffs at all levels.
- Ability to understand oral and written information, using the English language, and organize thoughts and ideas into effective forms of communication.
- Ability to make decisions which range from moderate to a significant impact on the immediate work environment, as well as outside contributors.
- Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of ARCOM to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
- Strong organizational skills.
Problem Solving
- Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
- Expertise in negotiation.
- Experience with scholarly publication and research.
Physical and Sensory Abilities
- May be exposed to short, intermittent, and/or prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing in performance of job duties.
- May be required to accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies to include, but not limited to pens, pencils, calculators, computer keyboards, telephone, etc.
- May be required to transport oneself to other campus offices, conference rooms, and on occasion, to off-campus sites to attend meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc.
- May require significant travel or work away from campus.
- Requires attendance at events representing ARCOM both within as well as outside of the college setting.
- Frequently required to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.
- Frequently required to see for purposes of reading matter.
- Frequently required to hear and understand speech at normal levels.
- Occasionally required to lift items in a normal office environment.
- Frequently required to operate office and presentation equipment.
If you need assistance in the application process because of a disability, or for any other reason, please contact Barbara Jetton, Associate Vice President for Human Resources, at 479.308.2291 or barbara.jetton@acheedu.org.
Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is an equal opportunity employer.