GME Program Coordinator/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky is seeking a Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program Coordinator to support the Pathology Residency Program. You will assist in daily operations, collaborate with the program director and GME Office, and help manage projects, policies and residency software (MedHub).

Ideal candidates demonstrate exceptional organization, strong communication and attention to detail; familiarity with Microsoft Office and event planning is a plus.

Qualifications

• Exceptional organization and communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Experience with program planning, policy updates and residency management systems.
• Willingness to obtain TAGME certification within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support for the Pathology Residency Program.
• Collaborate with program director and GME Office on daily operations.
• Manage program planning, project development and policy updates.
• Recruiting and updating policies; use residency management software (MedHub).
• Liaise with faculty, fellows, residents, medical students and teaching sites.

Skills

Exceptional organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Project coordination

Event planning

Education

Willingness to obtain TAGME certification

Tools

MedHub

Microsoft Office

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pulling objects up to 25lbs

Shift

Monday – Friday (40 hours) some nights and weekends may be needed

Job Summary

This Graduate Medical Education ( GME ) Program Coordinator position provides administrative and operational support for the Pathology Residency Program. This position collaborates with the program director and the GME Office in the daily operational management of the program(s), as outlined in the ACGME Institutional, Common Program and Specialty Program Guidelines for Graduate Medical Education. This position requires a comprehensive and detailed understanding of national accreditation policies as well as a high degree of initiative and independent judgment. This person will develop, initiate and/or direct a wide range of programmatic activities including program planning, project development, and management, recruiting, updating policies, and using databases and residency management software system (MedHub). This position interacts with faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students and managing internal and external program relations. The position is essential in training program operations and is a primary resource for learners, faculty and administrative staff, as well as liaison between the Residency Program Director, chief residents, residents, program faculty, GME Office, and affiliated teaching sites concerning residency program matters. This position is a requirement of the accrediting agency, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education ( ACGME )

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Exceptional organization, strong verbal and written professional communication, strong attention to detail, familiar with Microsoft Office applications, strong project coordination/event planning

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Willingness to obtain Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education ( TAGME ) certification within 3 years of hire date. Proficient using Microsoft Office applications.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 09/09/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please choose the answer which best describes your years of paid, full-time employment experience in a healthcare role and/or higher education
  • None
  • More than 0, through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, through 3 years
  • More than 3 years, through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Do you have a current TAGME certification, or are eligible to obtain one by date of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter