Coordinator - Student and Resident Development

nghs; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System seeks a Coordinator for Student and Resident Development to support Medical Education initiatives, student programming, and transition to residency. The role collaborates with program directors, faculty, and residents to foster professional identity and belonging, ensuring a positive educational experience for all learners.

The position combines onboarding and program implementation for students with support for GME residents/fellows, requiring strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in GME or adult education.
• Minimum 6 years of administrative support experience in a healthcare system (may be considered in lieu).
• Experience in student services, medical education, project management or professional development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding for high school, undergraduate and medical students requesting observations with physicians.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support workforce initiatives.
• Organize student orientation activities and collect data on program outcomes.
• Coordinate schedules with preceptors and generate evaluation reports for preceptors, students and rotations.
• Partner with Faculty Development/CME to develop educational materials and asynchronous content.
• Support wellness programming and belonging initiatives for residents in collaboration with GME teams.

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent judgment

Data reporting

Medical Terminology

Public speaking

Organization

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in GME or adult education

Tools

Online databases

Teleconferencing

Job description

Job Category

Administrative & Clerical

Work Shift/Schedule

8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary

The Coordinator for Student and Resident Development works under the supervision of the Director of Educational Support & Well-Being to ensure that regulatory and accreditation standards are met and that initiatives are implemented in support of the continued growth and success of Medical Education programs. The coordinator supports initiatives to support the physician pipeline by coordinating student programming designed to encourage the pursuit of medical school and other health professions. The coordinator supports programming designed to assist residents in their transition to residency training, development of professional identity and belonging, helping to ensure a positive educational experience to all learners. This is a split-function role with a portion of time dedicated to the scheduling, onboarding and program implementation of student programs, and a portion of time to support programming for the GME residents and fellows. The amount of time spent with students and residents vary according to assigned projects.

Minimum Job Qualifications

1. Licensure or other certifications:

1. Educational Requirements:

1. Minimum Experience: Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience in GME or adult education; six (6) years of administrative support experience in a healthcare system may be considered in lieu of GME or adult education experience.

1. Other: Preference will be given to candidates with experience in the areas of student services, medical education, project management and/or professional development. Occasional after hours, evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Preferred Job Qualifications

1. Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

1. Preferred Educational Requirements:

1. Preferred Experience:

1. Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use critical thinking skills and independent judgement; take initiative in implementation of the program as part of the program leadership decision-making team; show professionalism and integrity in confidential situations
• Ability to design routine reports, gather data and prepare and correspondence
• Medical Terminology
• Must be able to organize workload and prioritize activities
• Ability to speak effectively before groups
• Ability to work out problems of medium difficulty without much direction; solve problems independently or determine need for escalation
• Good listening skills and positive attitude
• Enhances growth and development through membership and participation in professional local and national associations
• Computer technology and modern information services including on-line databases, internet communication and teleconferencing to fulfill the requirements of a modern academically oriented department

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

Resident and Fellows Development

• a. Work closely with program directors, faculty, coordinators, and residents/fellows to identify areas of need transition to residency and professional identity formation.
• b. Consult with program directors on individual learning plans, as appropriate
• c. Assistance/support for medical graduates who face unique challenges relocating for residency training

Students and Medical Learners

• a. Oversee onboarding for high school, undergraduate and medical students requesting observations with physicians
• b. Collaborate with other internal stakeholders and departments to support programming for workforce initiatives
• c. Coordinate student orientation activities for a successful student experience
• d. Collect data on program effectiveness of student outcomes
• e. Organize student preceptors and coordinate schedules with preceptors
• f. Generate evaluation reports for preceptors, students and rotations.

Work with Faculty Development/CME team to develop educational materials on topics that support transition to residency and professional identity formation. This includes programming for residents to treat diverse patient populations (dealing with difficult patients, micro aggressions, bias, etc.)

• a. Identifying topics and speakers or serving as a presenter
• b. Developing and/or coordinating presentation materials.
• c. Developing and/or coordinating asynchronous content

Work jointly with the GME Wellness coordinator to deliver resources, programming, and events that support positive educational experiences and belonging in residency training

• a. Holiday recognitions/celebrations
• b. Coordinate team building activities

Involvement in system-wide committees that support employee well-being and inclusion

• a. Serve on GME Housestaff Committee
• b. Serve as representative on the NGHS Voices committee
• c. Seek opportunities and coordinate resident participation in Voice initiatives and activities

• Oversee special program budgets, and review and monitor monthly expenses
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