GME Program Coordinator/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky in Lexington seeks a Graduate Medical Education Program Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support for the Neurosurgery Residency Program. You will collaborate with the program director and the GME Office in day-to-day management in line with ACGME guidelines.

The role requires strong knowledge of accreditation policies, initiative, and the ability to direct a range of program activities including planning, policy updates, recruitment, and database

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and three years of administrative, office, or project support experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides administrative and operational support for the Neurosurgery Residency Program.
• Collaborates with the program director and the GME Office in day-to-day management per ACGME guidelines.
• Directs program activities including planning, policy updates, recruitment, and policy maintenance.
• Manages residency databases and residency management software (MedHub).
• Interacts with faculty, fellows, residents, medical students, and external partners; serves as liaison among various stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree

Tools

MedHub

Office software

Database management

Job description

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Sitting at a computer for long periods of time

Shift

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

Job Summary

This Graduate Medical Education ( GME ) Program Coordinator position provides administrative and operational support for the Neurosurgery 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

Administrative support experience. An associate’s degree and three years of administrative, office, or project support experience needed. Willingness to obtain Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education ( TAGME ) certification within 3 years of hire date.

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.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 10/08/2026

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 that best describes your number of years of paid, full-time employment experience in a healthcare role and/or higher education.
  • None
  • More than 0, up through 1 year
  • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
  • More than 3 year, up through 5 years
  • More than 5 years
• * Do you have a current TAGME certification, or are eligible to obtain one within 3 years hire?
  • Yes
  • No