The Office of Graduate Medical Education is seeking anorganized, detail-oriented individual who can work effectively with others andindependently in a multi-task environment. The primary purpose of the GMEMedical Education Program Specialist is to ensure continuity of key operationsand accreditations for UNM Graduate Medical Education accredited residency andclinical fellowship programs when a program coordinator vacates the position ortakes an extended leave from the program.

This person will serve as a liaison between the ProgramDirector, Associate Program Director, Residents/Fellows and the GME office toassist in the daily operational activities of an ACGME accredited residency orfellowship if a coordinator resigns or is out for an extended period of time inthe day to day managing of residents/fellows. Duties may vary depending on the department assigned to the Medical EducationProgram Specialist. This position will also participate and assist programswith recruitment to include updating and manage program information in ERAS(Electronic Residency Application Service, The Match, and J1 Visa applicants ifa program does not have a coordinator. GME Responsibilities will includeidentifying areas for systems improvements across programs, providerecommendations and feedback to GME office.

This position will also attend GME events, meetings andtrainings and as a member of the GME office, work on special projects in theoffice as needed, when not assigned to a training program. This position mayalso assist in assessment of program operations, including makingrecommendations for operational/quality improvements.

General Responsibilities:
* Oversee the day-to-day administration of residency/fellowship programs, withcareful prioritization of tasks.
* Communicate with GME constituents (department, faculty, residents/fellows,ACGME, ABMS specialty board) on a regular basis or as needed.
* Provide guidance to residents/fellows on program, institution, and GMEpolicies.
* Administer the New Innovations Residency Management System for the program,including maintaining resident/fellow demographics data; resident/fellowschedules; required evaluations; procedural logging/verification; conferences(when applicable); and timely completion of clinical and educational workhours.
* Ensure residents/fellows submit case/procedure log data in appropriatesystems as required by their ACGME Review Committee (RC).
* Advise and consult on issues or inquiries from residents/fellows, faculty,staff and department chairs.
* Ensure adherence to the program’s policies regarding clinical and educationalwork hours, eligibility and selection, and effects of leave on boardeligibility.
* Provide other program support responsibilities as needed.
* Exercise appropriate discretion in maintaining strong working relationshipswith both the SOM/GME Office and clinical departments and programs assigned.
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills to numerous and variedconstituents.

Program Accreditation and Compliance:
* Develop a familiarity with the ACGME Specialty-Specific requirements of theprograms; develop program policies to comply with accreditation requirements,if needed
* Complete annual surveys and ensure information is up to date in various GMEsystems (Specialty Board, FREIDA, ACGME ADS, professional organizations,GMETrack).
* Assist with administration of annual ACGME Resident/Fellow and Facultysurveys.
* Ensure resident/fellow reporting compliance in New Innovations
* Assist the program director in maintaining the program’s required ACGMEdocumentation, and other essential documents required for programaccreditation.
* Maintain program information in ACGME Accreditation Data System (ADS).
* Coordinate with program director on submission of data for ACGME AnnualUpdate.
* Coordinate Annual Program Evaluation (APE) activities with program directorincluding data collection and meeting preparation.
* In conjunction with the GME Office, coordinate accreditation activities whichmay include ACGME self-study visits, focused site visits, program SpecialReviews, and prepare documentation as necessary.
* In coordination with the program director, act on citations/recommendationsreceived from the ACGME or GME Office.
* Prepare Program Letters of Agreement (PLAs) with participating institutionsand training sites; ensure agreements are revised as needed.

GME Office Special Projects:
* As a member of the GME Office, work on special projects in the office asneeded, and when not assigned to a training program(s).

See the Position Description for additional information.

High school diploma or GED; at least 6 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• C-TAGME Certified
• Experience with ERAS and The Match, J1 Visas
• Experience with Graduate Medical Education

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