Residency Program Coordinator - Department of Internal Medicine

Job Purpose

The Residency Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all operational aspects and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the assigned residency program in the Wayne State University Graduate Medical Education (GME) Office. Ensures compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) program guidelines and ensures program objectives are met, while identifying gaps and making recommendations for program improvement.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate all aspects of residency program processes and practices, including participation in the resident recruitment and selection process.
• Interpret program certification guidelines, identify gaps in program operations and makes recommendations for improvement.
• Create and submit reports that maintain program certification with GME and ACGME offices.
• Oversee day-to-day program reporting. Maintain and update case logs; coordinate resident evaluations, duty hours, conference attendance, etc.
• Evaluate successful completion of medical resident requirements. Serve as a member of Clinical Competency Committee, participating in remediation process when there is non-compliance.
• Evaluate medical residents’ self-reporting compliance requirements. Counsel and advise medical residents in paperwork and medical resident training matters.
• Create communication plans, manage marketing function including website content, newsletters and recruitment materials.
• Lead department special projects using project management methodology.
• Schedule training, work with vendors and presenters, assess overall training and identify enhancements.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in health care administration or related field from an accredited college/university. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be accepted.

Experience: Three years’ experience in an academic healthcare environment required. Experience in the operational activities of GME office environments including computing technology, recruitment and AAMC and LCME regulations. Experience in leading projects preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of University GME and ACGME policies and procedures desired. Self-motivated, strong organizational skills, effective communicator, proficient in Microsoft Office and website software.