Graduate Medical Education (GME) Director of Wellbeing and Experience

Job Summary

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) seeks a dynamic and visionary GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience to serve under the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education/Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Designated Institutional Official (ACGME DIO). The GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience will lead efforts to enhance resident and fellow flourishing, thriving, and improve the resident and fellow training years through innovative wellbeing strategies, coaching programs, and grassroot level work with residents and fellows to enhance their workplace experience across our many training sites. This individual will also be responsible for working closely with residency and fellowship program directors to develop and enhance local wellbeing and trainee experience at the program level. The work of the GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience centers around identifying and addressing specific priorities related to professional well-being and fulfillment of our 1,300 resident and fellow trainees.

This position will be instrumental in driving innovative approaches to support the holistic growth and success of trainees in alignment with CU SOM's mission to cultivate exceptional and well-rounded physicians and leaders. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, excellent listener, and a clear communicator willing to try novel approaches to fostering resilience and improving the day-to-day experience of residents and fellows.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership in Wellbeing (30%)

• Advocate and innovate around policies that foster a supportive learning environment and work with hospital and health system leadership to address structural drivers of burnout and dissatisfaction.
• Utilize innovative technology and data-driven approaches to enhance wellbeing initiatives.
• Integrate flourishing and thriving frameworks into wellbeing initiatives, drawing from positive psychology, resilience training, and adult learning theories.
• Partner with the School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Chief Wellbeing Officer, the School of Medicine Associate Dean for Faculty Development, program directors, faculty, and institutional leaders to embed innovative wellbeing strategies into the fabric of GME training.

Coaching and Mentorship Initiatives (20%)

• Implement coaching and mentoring models for residents and fellows to enhance professional growth, career development, and work-life integration.
• Develop a system for longitudinal coaching and mentoring engagement which fosters self-reflection, self-efficacy, and adaptive skills for success in medical training and beyond.
• Be accessible to all departmental members for discussion of faculty wellbeing and professional fulfillment issues, as faculty wellbeing is related to trainee wellbeing.
• Foster a culture of inclusion within GME programs, ensuring equitable access to resources around coaching, wellbeing, and mentorship.

Institutional and ACGME Compliance & Support (30%)

• Serve as a wellbeing and resident experience expert in alignment with ACGME Common Program Requirements, including efforts to address trainee workload, duty hours, and mental health.
• Collaborate with institutional leaders to measure, assess, and improve wellbeing metrics across residency and fellowship programs.
• Serve as the GME representative to the Council of Residents and Fellows in Training (CRaFT)
• Serve as the Chair of the GME Wellbeing Subcommittee

Scholarship and Continuous Improvement (10%)

• Lead or support research and scholarship in wellbeing, coaching, physician professional development, and thriving for resident and fellow physicians.
• Participate in national conversations on the future of wellbeing in medical education through presentations, publications, and collaborations with professional organizations.
• Inform measurement of resident and fellow well-being locally within GME and in concert with School and hospital partners.

Communication (10%)

• Clearly and effectively communicate the results of both GME and School efforts at coaching and wellbeing to the GME leadership community
• Clearly and effectively communicate the results of both GME and School efforts at coaching and wellbeing to existing interns, residents, and fellows
• Assure that wellbeing and coaching efforts in GME are communicated to applicants as part of the recruiting process
• Stay current on University of Colorado, School of Medicine, and Department resources related to faculty wellbeing, professional advancement, and career development, leveraging these resources for GME needs. Share these resources with faculty and trainees on a regular basis.

Work Location

Onsite – this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, Colorado