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Job Summary:
The Designated Institutional Official (DIO) at WellStar Health System plays a crucial role in leading and overseeing the development, implementation, and strategic direction of Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs. In this position, the DIO ensures that all GME initiatives align with WellStar's mission, vision, and values, driving educational excellence and fostering a culture of lifelong learning for residents and fellows.
The DIO is responsible for maintaining full compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards at both the institutional and program levels. This includes overseeing the accreditation process, ensuring adherence to all regulatory requirements, and working closely with leadership to support the continuous improvement and expansion of GME programs throughout the health system.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
3. Provide leadership for Graduate Medical Education (GME) that results in the consistent and successful delivery of exceptional healthcare that is high quality, cost efficient, and delivered in a way that is highly satisfying for patients, providers, and staff. The DIO is expected to develop and demonstrate all Wellstar Leadership Competencies and lead within their program/area(s).
Effectively lead and administer the following responsibilities and activities:
- Maintain current knowledge of and compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and specialty-
/Subspecialty-specific Program Requirements.
- Lead Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) to provide comprehensive support, participate as a voting member, and ensure compliance with ACGME requirements.
- Annually submit a written executive summary of the Annual Institutional Review (AIR) to the Wellstar Board of Trustees.
- Approve program letters of agreement (PLAs) that govern relationships between each program and each participating site providing a required assignment for residents/fellows in the programs.
- Oversee program and institutional submissions to the ACGME, such as annual updates, self-study documentation, and exception requests.
- Lead all accreditation activities, such as preparation for institutional self-studies, site visits, and Clinical Learning Environment Reviews.
- Serve as Institutional leader for ACGME, NRMP, ERAS, and other academic and medical education accrediting bodies.
1. Program Administration of Graduate Medical Education, including but not limited to:
- Coordination of Graduate Medical Education with Hospitals and Health System Operations at all levels
- Coordination of CME and Library services with Chief Learning Officer
- Administration of State, Federal or other Grants in Aid for support of GME
- Oversight and development of strategies for growth and funding of GME
- Implementation and oversight of appropriate Faculty development
2. Duties of the Designated Institutional Official
- Responsibility for the oversight of the GME program at all Wellstar locations consistent with ACGME guidelines.
- Responsible for the required reporting of program data to ACGME and WellStar Health System Board.
- Oversight of Curriculum design consistent with -ACGME with coordination of common elements among different specialty programs.
- Responsibility for the budget and administration of the GME program at all Wellstar GME locations.
4. Clinical practice:
- Maintain an office based clinical practice where patients are seen on a regular basis
- Participation in an on-call schedule consistent with clinical practice needs
- Participation in Hospital Medical Staff departmental activities
- Participation in Community health-related activities
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
Required Minimum Education:
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
- MD - Medical Doctor or DO - Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:
Minimum 7 years Clinical experience post residency training Required and
Minimum 5 years Core Faculty membership for an ACGME accredited teaching program Required and
Minimum 3 years Administrative experience for an ACGME accredited teaching program Required and
Required Minimum Skills:
A skilled clinician who prioritizes patient-centered care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated skills in relationship building, change management, and project management. Knowledge and understanding of the Institutional and Program requirements of the ACGME. Demonstrated skill in teaching with knowledge and understanding of adult learning principles. High
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