Baptist Health - UAMS Medical Education Program Designated Institutional Official

Baptist Health Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health Arkansas is seeking a Designated Institutional Official (DIO) in Little Rock, AR. The DIO will provide leadership for all ACGME-accredited residency programs, ensuring compliance with ACGME requirements. The ideal candidate will possess an MD or DO degree, an unrestricted medical license, and experience in graduate medical education. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, and includes protected administrative time.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted medical license.
• Demonstrated experience in graduate medical education.
• Working knowledge of ACGME requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for ACGME-accredited programs.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME standards.
• Oversee GMEC documentation and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

MD or DO degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

The Designated Institutional Official (DIO) provides institutional leadership and oversight for all ACGME-accredited residency programs under the Baptist Health-UAMS Medical Education Program Sponsoring Institution. The DIO ensures institutional compliance with ACGME Institutional Requirements and Common Program Requirements and serves as the primary institutional liaison to the ACGME.

Responsibilities

• Institutional Oversight and Authority
  • Serve as the institutional official with authority and responsibility for the oversight and administration of all ACGME-accredited programs.
  • Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, specialty, and subspecialty program requirements.
  • Act on behalf of the Sponsoring Institution in all matters related to ACGME accreditation.
• Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) Leadership
  • Partner with the GMEC to establish, implement, and monitor institutional GME policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the GMEC effectively reviews program performance, accreditation status, and compliance concerns.
  • Oversee GMEC documentation, including agendas, minutes, and action plans.
• Program Oversight and Accreditation
  • Review and approve Program Letters of Agreement (PLAs) and ensure appropriate oversight of participating sites.
  • Review and approve institutional and program-level submissions to the ACGME, including applications, changes, and annual updates.
  • Lead institutional preparation for ACGME site visits, reviews, and responses to citations.
• Clinical Learning Environment, Quality, and Safety
  • Ensure systems are in place to monitor and improve the clinical learning and working environment.
  • Oversee institutional processes related to patient safety, quality improvement, supervision, and professionalism involving residents and fellows.
  • Ensure residents and fellows have mechanisms to report concerns related to patient safety, quality of care, mistreatment, or the learning environment.
• Resident/Fellow Well-Being and Professionalism
  • Ensure institutional policies and processes address resident and fellow well-being, fatigue mitigation, impairment, and professionalism.
  • Promote a culture that supports psychological safety, professionalism, and respectful learning environments.
  • Ensure confidential processes exist for reporting and addressing mistreatment or unprofessional behavior.
• Program Director and Faculty Support
  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and institutional oversight to Program Directors.
  • Ensure adequate resources, faculty time, and administrative support are available to meet ACGME requirements.
  • Support faculty development related to teaching, evaluation, and accreditation expectations.
• Policies, Data, and Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure institutional GME policies are current, implemented, and reviewed regularly for ACGME compliance.
  • Review institutional and program-level data, including ACGME surveys, duty hour reports, board pass rates, and milestone outcomes.
  • Lead institution-level quality improvement initiatives related to graduate medical education.
• Institutional and External Liaison
  • Serve as the primary contact between the Sponsoring Institution and the ACGME.
  • Collaborate with hospital leadership, medical staff leadership, quality and safety, human resources, and legal/risk management as needed.
  • Represent the institution on GME-related matters with external partners and regulatory bodies.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent).
• Active, unrestricted medical license.
• Demonstrated experience in graduate medical education (e.g., Program Director, Associate Program Director, or comparable leadership role).
• Working knowledge of ACGME Institutional and Common Program Requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience serving as a DIO, Associate DIO, or GMEC Chair.
• Experience with ACGME accreditation submissions and site visit preparation.
• Formal training or certification in medical education, quality improvement, or healthcare leadership.

Employment Terms

• Protected administrative time of 0.50 FTE is contractually guaranteed.
• Institutional support includes access to GME administrative staff, data systems, and resources necessary to meet ACGME requirements.
• Performance is reviewed annually based on accreditation status, GMEC effectiveness, and institutional GME outcomes.