GME Program Coordinator II — Education & Compliance Lead

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator II to join the Surgery Education team. The role requires coordinating GME programs, ensuring accreditation compliance, and supporting residency and fellowship activities with a strong emphasis on organization and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of GME program experience, familiarity with ACGME/LCME standards, and the ability to manage recruitment, onboarding, and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field; four years of administrative experience or 60 semester hours of college credit may substitute.
• At least 2 years of direct experience with a medical education program and knowledge of ACGME or LCME accreditation requirements.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree.
• TAGME certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of the GME program, including the development and implementation of innovative educational strategies.
• Support daily operations and activities of the GME residency/fellowship program(s).
• Facilitate resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes, including visa requirements, licensure, and credentialing in collaboration with the Program Director.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to residents/fellows and junior program coordinators and other administrative staff on GME policies and procedures.
• Lead program compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to ACGME requirements, institutional policies, and regulatory standards.
• Oversee program evaluation, including residents, faculty, and program evaluations, ensuring timely completion and analysis of data.
• Lead the preparation and submission of all required reports to the ACGME and other regulatory bodies.
• Lead development and implementation of program quality improvement initiatives and participate in national/regional GME conferences.
• Collaborate with program leadership on accreditation activities, including site visits and self-studies.
• Develop and maintain all program procedures in line with standards.
• Act as primary liaison with the Program Director, providing regular updates and resolving challenges.
• Mentor junior coordinators and staff as assigned.
• Represent the program at meetings and conferences locally, state-wide, and nationally.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including faculty, residents, staff, and external agencies.
• Oversee program budget management, including monitoring expenditures and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Education

Associate's Degree in business administration, healthcare administration, or related field

Bachelor's Degree

TAGME certification

Job description

UT Southwestern Medical Center seeks a Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator II to join the Surgery Education team. The role requires coordinating GME programs, ensuring accreditation compliance, and supporting residency and fellowship activities with a strong emphasis on organization and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of GME program experience, familiarity with ACGME/LCME standards, and the ability to manage recruitment, onboarding, and regulatory reporting.