Vice Chair of Education – Radiology

HMFP at BIDMC, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vice Chair, Education Department of Radiology will report to the Chair of Radiology and provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the department’s education mission across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. The role also serves as Director of the Herbert Gramm Education Academy at HMS, advancing teaching excellence and faculty development.

The position leads a comprehensive educational enterprise supporting medical students, residents, fellows, and

Qualifications

• MD board-certified in Radiology.
• Experience leading ACGME-accredited educational programs.
• Track record in educational innovation and faculty development.
• Eligible for Assistant or Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School; rank commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Set and advance the Department’s educational vision across UME, GME, and CME.
• Align educational initiatives with HMS priorities and institutional goals.
• Lead education operations and oversee the education budget in partnership with Radiology Finance.
• Supervise program directors and develop a culture of trainee well-being.
• Promote educational scholarship and national visibility of the programs.

Skills

Educational leadership

Strategic leadership

Academic productivity

ACGME accreditation experience

Education

MD, Radiology

Job description

Vice Chair, Education Department of Radiology

This visionary role will report to the Chair of Radiology and will provide strategic direction and operational oversight for the department’s education mission across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education. The Vice Chair also serves as Director of the Herbert Gramm Education Academy, advancing excellence in teaching, educational scholarship, and faculty development, including the growth of the Teaching and Educational Leadership Track at HMS.

Overview

The Vice Chair leads a comprehensive educational enterprise supporting medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty. The role balances strategic leadership, academic vision and operational oversight, with meaningful protected time and dedicated administrative infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Educational Leadership & Strategy
  • Set and advance the Department’s educational vision across UME, GME, and CME.
  • Align educational initiatives with departmental, institutional, and HMS priorities.
  • Serve as a visible leader in radiology education at the institutional and national level.
• Program Oversight & Compliance
  • Oversight of HMS medical student education, Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program, Interventional Radiology Residency Program, and seven clinical fellowship programs.
  • Ensure compliance with ACGME, GME, and institutional accreditation standards.
  • Supervise and support program directors and educational leadership.
  • Support and promote a culture of trainee well‑being.
• Scholarship
  • Expand faculty participation in the HMS Teaching and Educational Leadership Track.
  • Promote educational innovation, curriculum development, and scholarship.
  • Mentor faculty in teaching excellence, academic advancement, and leadership development.
• Operational & Financial Management
  • Lead education operations, initiatives, and administrative workflows.
  • Oversee the education budget in partnership with Radiology Finance leadership.
  • Support departmental CME programming and educational revenue streams.
• Educational Community & Visibility
  • Direct departmental Grand Rounds, named lectures, Graduation Day, and trainee awards.
  • Strengthen recruitment, branding, and national visibility of educational programs.
  • Represent Radiology education at BIDMC, HMS, and external forums.

Qualifications

• MD with board certification in Radiology.
• Demonstrated success leading ACGME‑accredited educational programs.
• Track record of educational innovation, leadership, and academic productivity.
• Experience with accreditation, faculty development, and educational administration.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and strategic leadership skills.
• Candidates should be eligible for appointment at the Assistant or Associate Professor academic rank at Harvard Medical School; appointment level will be commensurate with experience and published evidence of innovation and scholarly productivity.
• Candidates with a rank of Instructor will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HMFP is an equal opportunity employer. HMFP respects diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length, and protective hairstyles, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, and breastfeeding), sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.