Residency Coordinator, General Surgery

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Graduate Medical Education team seeks a Residency Program Coordinator for General Surgery. You will support an accredited residency, manage recruitment, accreditation activities, and resident records to sustain a high-quality training environment.

You’ll collaborate with program leadership, residents, and faculty to ensure compliance with ACGME standards and educational programming. The role emphasizes organization, attention to detail, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related administrative experience in healthcare or education.
• Experience coordinating residency programs preferred.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of an accredited residency/fellowship program.
• Support program directors, faculty, and residents with program administration and policies.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements and maintain accreditation records.
• Coordinate resident recruitment, interviews, rankings, onboarding, orientation, and graduation activities.
• Administer ERAS, NRMP, and/or San Francisco Match processes.
• Maintain resident and alumni records, evaluations, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate resident scheduling, training, leave requests, promotions, and verification activities.
• Schedule educational conferences, committee meetings, and program events.
• Monitor program budgets and assist with financial tracking.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Detail orientation

Problem solving

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERAS

NRMP

MedHub

Job description

Department

02400 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Surgery

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Pay Range

$28.55 - $42.85

Help Shape the Next Generation of Physicians

At Advocate Health, our Graduate Medical Education team plays a critical role in developing future healthcare leaders. As a Residency Program Coordinator, you will support an accredited residency or fellowship program by managing daily operations, coordinating recruitment and educational activities, and ensuring compliance with ACGME standards.

Position Summary

The Residency Program Coordinator for General Surgery serves as the primary administrative partner to program leadership, residents, and faculty. This role oversees residency recruitment, accreditation activities, resident records, educational programming, and program operations to support a successful training environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of an accredited residency/fellowship program.
• Support program directors, faculty, and residents with program administration and policies.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements and maintain accreditation records.
• Coordinate resident recruitment, interviews, rankings, onboarding, orientation, and graduation activities.
• Administer ERAS, NRMP, and/or San Francisco Match processes.
• Maintain resident and alumni records, evaluations, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate resident scheduling, training, leave requests, promotions, and verification activities.
• Schedule educational conferences, committee meetings, and program events.
• Monitor program budgets and assist with financial tracking.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of related administrative, healthcare, education, or program coordination experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Graduate Medical Education (GME) or academic medicine.
• Knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards.
• Experience with ERAS, NRMP, MedHub, or similar residency management systems.

Key Skills

• Organization and project coordination
• Written and verbal communication
• Attention to detail and compliance management
• Problem-solving and independent decision-making
• Relationship building with physicians, residents, and leadership

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.