Chief Academic Officer & DIO — Medical Education Leader

Main Line Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Main Line Health in the Greater Philadelphia Region seeks a visionary Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and Designated Institutional Official (DIO) to lead its expanding medical education enterprise, overseeing GME, UME, faculty development, and academic partnerships while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Reporting to the VP of Medical Education, the CAO will shape strategic direction, ensure accreditation excellence, and advance physician workforce development across the system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and board certification.
• Eligibility for unrestricted PA medical licensure.
• Experience in ACGME-accredited training environments.
• Prior service as Designated Institutional Official is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership in academic medical education and program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of all residency and fellowship programs.
• Oversee Graduate Medical Education (GME) and Undergraduate Medical Education (UME).
• Lead faculty development, scholarly activity, and research initiatives.
• Establish and nurture academic partnerships and ensure accreditation compliance.
• Drive strategic planning for the health system's academic mission and physician workforce development.

Skills

Academic leadership

GME management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Executive communication

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in appropriate specialty

Eligibility for unrestricted PA medical licensure

Job description

Main Line Health in the Greater Philadelphia Region seeks a visionary Chief Academic Officer (CAO) and Designated Institutional Official (DIO) to lead its expanding medical education enterprise, overseeing GME, UME, faculty development, and academic partnerships while maintaining an active clinical practice.

Reporting to the VP of Medical Education, the CAO will shape strategic direction, ensure accreditation excellence, and advance physician workforce development across the system.