Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education

Assistant Dean, Graduate Medical Education

Hiring Department: Administration

Location: Rockford, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028514

Posting Close Date: Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm (CDT)

Salary: The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $135,000 to $300,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience while also considering internal equity. Additional incentive compensation may also be available for clinical work performed beyond the standard scope of responsibilities.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

Located on the University of Illinois Chicago Health Sciences Campus in Rockford, Illinois, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford educates medical students, master of science in medical biotechnology students, family medicine residents and fellows. Community-based education through a network of affiliated healthcare partners in Rockford, across Illinois and around the world provides rich clinical experiences for students. UICOMR is also home to a robust research enterprise supported by the Office of Research and is a leader in serving underserved communities through its National Center for Rural Health Professions. With a commitment to community engagement and social responsibility, UICOMR offers an environment where employees can make a difference while living in an affordable mid-size city with plenty of year-round cultural and recreational activities.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary
The Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education serves as the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for the sponsoring institution and is responsible for ensuring that the sponsoring institution and the individual residency programs are complying with the accreditation standards as set by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure residency programs are in compliance with all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation standards; conduct internal reviews for the college's residency programs as indicated; and oversee any program changes that require the approval of the ACGME.

Serve as the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for the sponsoring institution and as the chair of the graduate medical education committee.

Develop policies that govern the institution's residency programs in order to comply with the ACGME accreditation requirements.

Oversee the well-being of the residents and fellows and maintain ongoing feedback with the residents; monitor the program's supervision of residents and ensure that supervision is consistent with ACGME program requirements.

Develop and support residency program directors; collaborate with Chicago and Peoria Graduate Medical Education (GME) leaders to promote consistent practices that support trainees and faculty in our programs; work with the residency chief(s) in establishing a residency council.

Lead the organizational efforts to ensure compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Clinical Learning Environment Review (ACGME CLER) program requirements; serve as the chair of both the internal and affiliated teams at Swedish American Hospital; ensure the clinical learning environment review (CLER) program requirements are in both the clinic and hospital settings.

Improve the college's education program through mentoring of postdocs and through faculty development of the residency and fellowship faculty for all specialties.

Provide annual reports for the executive committees of all participating training hospitals.

Ensure institutional agreements are maintained with all clinical training sites.

Oversee the Non-Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredited fellowship programs within the institution and develop new Non- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited fellowship programs within the institution.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO or its foreign equivalent or Doctorate in Education or a related field
• Demonstrated experience either as a residency program director or in a leadership role involving residency or fellowship training
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements for institutions and individual programs, as evidenced by prior experience or certification
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders, including residency program directors, faculty, residents, and executive hospital committees
• Demonstrated experience fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for residents and fellows, including mentorship, advocacy, or professional development initiatives

Application Instructions

We will begin reviewing applications on or around Monday, February 17, 2025, with full consideration given to those received by this date.

Please include a cover letter, CV, and list of three professional references with your application.

Fullest consideration date: Monday, February 17, 2025, at 5:00 pm (CST)
The search committee will review applications received prior to this date for early action.

Final date: Monday, April 7, 2025, at 6:00 pm (CDT)
Applications received through 4/7/2025 will be accepted and reviewed until the position is filled.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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