Associate Director of Continuing Medical Education (CME)

ASAE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director of CME to lead and innovate educational programs. This dynamic role involves managing accreditation processes, developing faculty resources, and ensuring compliance with educational standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in continuing medical education management, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to foster collaborative relationships. This position offers the flexibility of remote work, making it an excellent opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact in the field of medical education.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of leadership experience in CME management.
• Strong ability to mentor and manage teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CME and CPD management, ensuring compliance with ACCME.
• Collaborate with committees to enhance educational offerings.

Skills

Leadership in CME Management

Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Conflict Management

Educational Design

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Certifications in Professional Development

Tools

Learning Management System

Cadmium Eventscribe

Job description

The Associate Director of CME works closely with the Director of Education and Operations to provide strategic direction and leadership to develop world-class educational offerings. This individual is responsible for all aspects of all CME and ASRA Pain Medicine ACCME accreditation.

Term of position
Full time at-will employee of ASRA Pain Medicine with the option of fully remote work. Contract opportunity also available.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Management
a. Support the CME chair in the management of the CME committee (agenda, attendance, follow up, etc.)
b. Maintain all required documents for ACCME accreditation.
c. Submit renewal application and related materials as directed by ACCME.
d. Conduct educational gap analysis and needs assessment, develop organizational educational SMART learning objectives.
e. Ensure the educational blueprint is updated by the CME Committee based on gap analysis, needs assessment. and relevant outside information resources on at least a three-year cycle.
f. Assess current educational design process and improve as necessary.
g. Verify and document independence from commercial bias in planning phase of all educational offerings.
h. Provide feedback on all educational offerings to ensure compliance.
i. Address concerns elevated from the Education and Programs Manager and/or the planning committee about bias and/or conflict of interest.
j. Ensure separation and compliant communication of accredited education and promotional and/or non-accredited activity.
k. Develop an expert understanding of ABA maintenance of certification in anesthesia (MOCA).
l. Provide training on issues in CME/CPD and related issues to ASRA leadership and/or staff as needed.
m. Manage conflict of interest for all educational offerings
i. Review all disclosures
ii. Manage and document conflict of interest resolution process
iii. Disclose and document relevant relationships to learners prior to learning activity
iv. Resolve conflict of interest issues
n. Manage the credit claim process, award and report credits to the ACCME PARS or other professional credit system.
o. Obtain additional professional credits (PA, AANP, etc.) as warranted from the planning process.
p. Oversee and execute CME Joint Providership services as requested.

2. Faculty development
a. Collaborate with the Faculty Development and CME Committees, and the Scientific Planning Committees and related staff to transition to Evidence-based Learning and Teaching methods.
b. Supports a culture of teaching excellence.
c. Collaborate with the Faculty Development Committee in providing resources and pathways to support junior faculty in successful development.

3. Meeting program development and management
a. Train chairs of the scientific planning committees on policies, procedures, and timelines using a well-maintained program chairs guide.
b. Support the scientific planning committees in program development and ensure regular communications with the committee.
c. Provide meeting shell and detailed schedule in collaboration with the Education and Programs Manager.
d. Shepherd draft meeting programs through CME and Board approval process.
e. Manage the faculty through Cadmium Eventscribe or other speaker management software with support from the Education and Programs Manager and Administrative Assistant
i. Support faculty needing assistance with educational design, CME requirements, compliance, etc.
Educational materials
ii. Collect all presentations and materials from faculty
iii. Provide access to educational content for all attendees (app, website and/or program guide)
iv. Manage meeting app to include all meeting information and materials, from vendor relations to implementation, collaboration with the Communications Manager on app visuals
v. Provide educational content for posting to meeting app and/or website
f. Review educational material to ensure compliance and educational brand
g. Attend annual meetings and courses and provide educational oversight and compliance for all educational sessions

4. Evaluations, Outcomes, Reporting
a. Implement an evaluation plan from design to reporting for all CME activities

5. Learning Management System
a. In collaboration with the Education and Programs Manager, provide:
i. System Administration
ii. Content Management
iii. User Support
iv. Reporting and Analytics

6. Budget Management
a. Verify that all elements follow CME requirements
b. Identify appropriate potential grantors, submit educational grant applications and follow up as necessary. If approved, complete LOA and follow up as required by award letter. Disclose support prior to learning activity
c. Collaborate with the Director of Education and Operations on the development and management of the budget in alignment with ASRA Pain Medicine accounting systems.

7. Support the activities and priorities of the society with other work as assigned

At least seven years’ leadership experience in continuing medical education management or related field
Experience teaching, mentoring, and managing people
Certifications in professional development a plus
Demonstrated ability to work with physicians
Ability to break large tasks into exacting details
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to prioritize; plan and carry out responsibilities independently or as part of a team
Diplomacy, discretion, independent judgment
Ability to build collaborative, working relationships with volunteers from diverse cultural backgrounds
Ability to travel, work overtime and lift to 50 pounds, as necessary