UAMS Medical Education Program Designated Institutional Official (DIO)
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Summary of Job Duties:
The Baptist Health UAMS Medical Education Program Designated Institutional Official (DIO) provides institutional leadership and oversight for all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency programs under the Baptist Health-UAMS Medical Education Program Sponsoring Institution. The DIO is responsible for ensuring institutional compliance with ACGME Institutional Requirements and Common Program Requirements and serves as the primary institutional liaison to the ACGME.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent).
- Active unrestricted medical license.
- Demonstrated experience in graduate medical education (e.g. Program Director Associate Program Director or comparable leadership role).
- Working knowledge of ACGME Institutional and Common Program Requirements.
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
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Responsibilities
Institutional Oversight and Authority
- Serve as the institutional official with authority and responsibility for the oversight and administration of all ACGME-accredited programs.
- Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional Common specialty and subspecialty program requirements.
- Act on behalf of the Sponsoring Institution in all matters related to ACGME accreditation.
Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) Leadership
- Partner with the GMEC to establish implement and monitor institutional GME policies and procedures.
- Ensure the GMEC effectively reviews program performance accreditation status and compliance concerns.
- Oversee GMEC documentation including agendas minutes and action plans.
Program Oversight and Accreditation
- Review and approve Program Letters of Agreement (PLAs) and ensure appropriate oversight of participating sites.
- Review and approve institutional and program-level submissions to the ACGME including applications changes and annual updates.
- Lead institutional preparation for ACGME site visits reviews and responses to citations.
Clinical Learning Environment Quality and Safety
- Ensure systems are in place to monitor and improve the clinical learning and working environment.
- Oversee institutional processes related to patient safety quality improvement supervision and professionalism involving residents and fellows.
- Ensure residents and fellows have mechanisms to report concerns related to patient safety quality of care mistreatment or the learning environment.
Resident/Fellow Well-Being and Professionalism
- Ensure institutional policies and processes address resident and fellow well-being fatigue mitigation impairment and professionalism.
- Promote a culture that supports psychological safety professionalism and respectful learning environments.
- Ensure confidential processes exist for reporting and addressing mistreatment or unprofessional behavior.
Program Director and Faculty Support
- Provide guidance mentorship and institutional oversight to Program Directors.
- Ensure adequate resources faculty time and administrative support are available to meet ACGME requirements.
- Support faculty development related to teaching evaluation and accreditation expectations.
Policies Data and Continuous Improvement
- Ensure institutional GME policies are current implemented and reviewed regularly for ACGME compliance.
- Review institutional and program-level data including ACGME surveys duty hour reports board pass rates and milestone outcomes.
- Lead institution-level quality improvement initiatives related to graduate medical education.
Institutional and External Liaison
- Serve as the primary contact between the Sponsoring Institution and the ACGME.
- Collaborate with hospital leadership medical staff leadership quality and safety human resources and legal/risk management as needed.
- Represent the institution on GME-related matters with external partners and regulatory bodies.
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
