DIRECTOR - MEDICAL EDUCATION

LifeBridge Health; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Director of Medical Education to oversee residency programs and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. This role fosters academic excellence and professional development, while managing educational initiatives and resources.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative direction for Graduate Medical Education.
• Maintains accreditation standards and prepares for audits.
• Organizes faculty development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Job description

SUMMARY: The Director of Medical Education (DME) is responsible for the leadership, development, and oversight of graduate medical residency programs, continuing medical education, the medical library and short-term clinical training programs within the institution. This role ensures compliance with current accreditation standards and fosters a culture of academic excellence, professional development, and innovation in medical training. RESPONSIBILITIES: Educational Leadership

• Provides overall administrative direction and support for the DIO, the Graduate Medical Education Committee, program directors, program administers and hospital leadership.
• Plays a multifaceted role in ensuring institutional and program compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements.
• Plan, manage and oversee graduate medical education institutional initiatives and events that benefit the overall well-being and development of residents and faculty.

Accreditation & Compliance

• Maintain accreditation standards (e.g., ACGME, ACCME) and prepare for site visits and audits.
• Acts as a liaison between the institution, the DIO, Graduate Medical Education Committee, residency programs and the ACGME.
• Develop and implement policies and documentation required for educational regulatory compliance.

Faculty & Learner Development

• Organize faculty development initiatives to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Exhibit excellent knowledge of Institutional and graduate medical education policies, laws and regulations address learner concerns, performance, professionalism and progression issues.

Strategic Planning & Administration

• Manage the educational budget and resource allocation.
• Promote quality improvement, and scholarly activity and research in medical education.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the liaison between hospital administration, medical schools, and accrediting bodies.
• Foster a collaborative environment among medical staff, residents, medical students and academic partners.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.