Assistant Dean for GME and Assistant DIO
This position reports directly to the Associate Dean for GME and the DIO with an indirect reporting relationship to the Vice Dean for Education and Academic Affairs of the School of Medicine. The Assistant Dean/Assistant DIO serves as part of the key leadership team of the education mission for the School of Medicine, works collaboratively with counterparts in the mission. The person selected for this position will be a principal leader for promoting the graduate medical education mission of the School of Medicine and for achieving the vision of being a leader in graduate medical education through innovation and scholarship.
Candidates must possess a doctorate in medicine with current board certification from an ABMS board, a demonstrated track record of leadership in graduate medical education, and the ability to articulate a vision for the future of graduate medical education. The required academic rank must be at least at the Associate Professor level. At least three years’ experience as an ACGME program director or associate program director is required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, organizational leadership skills are required. Scholarship in medical education is desirable. Primary or secondary faculty appointment in the department of medical education will be required.
The Assistant Dean/Assistant DIO is responsible for the educational programs related to graduate medical education (GME). Global responsibilities include assisting with the management for graduate medical education, organizational management and accountability, accreditation compliance and educational innovation and scholarship. This position will be a part-time position equivalent to at least 0.4 FTE with the remainder of their FTE in the appropriate clinical department or other administrative appointments as appropriate and approved by the Dean of the School of Medicine. Joint faculty appointment in the Department of Medical Education will be required.
Assures sustained compliance with all accreditation standards as established by the ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education), or other accrediting organizations as appropriate.
Assures sustained compliance with all regulations and procedures established by national matching programs including but not limited to the NRMP, San Francisco Match, and AUA Match.
Helps to assure smooth operations of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and its executive subcommittee (dba, GMEC Taskforce). The Assistant Dean/Assistant DIO will serve as ex-officio, voting member of both of these committees.
Works with the Dean, Vice Dean for Education, and Associate Dean/DIO on membership appointments to these committees, including the appointment of the Chair.
Assures compliance with LCME standards related to resident and fellow participation in the education of medical students in the school of medicine.
Participate as a member of the Academy of Advisors to provide guidance to medical students seeking residency training programs.
Helps to assure smooth operations of the Office of Graduate Medical Education. This team will include the office staff, residency program managers and administrators, and program directors. Participation in education and training sessions for these groups will be part of the job responsibilities.
Responsible for implementation of the graduate medical education goals in the School of Medicine strategic plan as assigned by the DIO.
Mentors and supervises Program Directors of ACGME and non-standard programs supported by the School of Medicine as assigned by the DIO.
Assists with efforts to improve diversity, equity and inclusion within the GME programs and the School of Medicine.
Works in collaboration with the Chief Medical Officer of each clinical site where resident education is delivered for programs under the sponsorship of the School of Medicine to ensure a safe working environment, appropriate supervision, and compliance with all duty hour standards and other program requirements to maintain accreditation.
Assists the DIO with the authorship of the institutional review document (IRD) prepared for institutional accreditation by the ACGME.
Assures development and implementation of pipeline programs that ensure a diverse applicant pool to the residency programs meeting the school’s mission and vision.
Assures educational scholarship occurs within leadership of the graduate medical education programs sponsored by the school of medicine.
Assures necessary faculty development activities occur to enhance skills needed by faculty and administration to maintain excellence within the graduate medical education mission.
Represents the School of Medicine on a state and national professional association relative to the graduate education mission. Functions as a secondary liaison for national education related organizations including but not limited to the ACGME and the Group on Resident Affairs (GRA) of the AAMC.
Conducts special program reviews and mock site visits for all GME programs sponsored by the School of Medicine. Will serve as a member of all SPR teams unless the DIO identifies a conflict of interest. Functions as a resource for Department Chairs and Residency Program Directors for design and
implementation of educational innovation, evaluation, and program design.
Works in collaboration with other School of Medicine Vice Deans to ensure seamless and transparent operations within the school and across missions.
Evaluates educational outcomes to ensure quality of educational experience.
Oversees the implementation, development and compliance of academic policies and procedures within the School of Medicine for graduate medical education.
Performance Standard
Adheres to the established performance expectations for employees in the areas of people, service, performance improvement and shared values and culture. Must adhere to the standards of behavior promulgated by the organization. Role models professional behavior for other members of the SOM leadership team and SOM faculty, employees, and students.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Frequent sitting
- Use of keyboard for typing
- Driving a motor vehicle to travel to other regional campuses and other venues as necessary.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Normal office environment
Apply
To apply, email a letter of intent and updated CV to Sarah Sofka, M.D.
Last updated January 2025