SUMMARY:

The Director of Medical Education (DME) is responsible for the leadership, development, and oversight of graduate medical residency programs, continuing medical education, the medical library and short-term clinical training programs within the institution. This role ensures compliance with current accreditation standards and fosters a culture of academic excellence, professional development, and innovation in medical training.

Responsibilities

Educational Leadership

• Provides overall administrative direction and support for the DIO, the Graduate Medical Education Committee, program directors, program administers and hospital leadership.
• Plays a multifaceted role in ensuring institutional and program compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements.
• Plan, manage and oversee graduate medical education institutional initiatives and events that benefit the overall well-being and development of residents and faculty.

Accreditation & Compliance

• Maintain accreditation standards (e.g., ACGME, ACCME) and prepare for site visits and audits.
• Acts as a liaison between the institution, the DIO, Graduate Medical Education Committee, residency programs and the ACGME.
• Develop and implement policies and documentation required for educational regulatory compliance.

Faculty & Learner Development

• Organize faculty development initiatives to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Exhibit excellent knowledge of Institutional and graduate medical education policies, laws and regulations address learner concerns, performance, professionalism and progression issues.

Strategic Planning & Administration

• Manage the educational budget and resource allocation.
• Promote quality improvement, and scholarly activity and research in medical education.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as the liaison between hospital administration, medical schools, and accrediting bodies.
• Foster a collaborative environment among medical staff, residents, medical students and academic partners.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

As one of the largest health care providers in Maryland, with 13,000 team members, We strive to CARE BRAVELY for over 1 million patients annually. LifeBridge Health includes Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital and Grace Medical Center, as well as our Community Physician Enterprise, Center for Hope, Practice Dynamics, and business partners: LifeBridge Health & Fitness, ExpressCare and HomeCare of Maryland.