Requisition: 202400052ES Hiring Salary: Yearly-Administrative Department: COM Graduate Medical Education General Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Five years of experience in graduate medical education with AOA or ACGME graduate medical education accreditation experience. Experience in a state institution of higher education is desirable. Experience at a College or School of Osteopathic Medicine preferred. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: Responsible for providing leadership and assistance in the development of graduate medical education training sites in the region. Serves a key member of the Office of Graduate Medical Education leadership team and in concert with appropriate committees and SHSU and COM policies, coordinates the creation, accreditation and management of residency and fellowship programs and special projects as assigned by the Dean and Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Identifies opportunities to develop new graduate medical education ( GME ) programs in the region and build lasting relationships with physicians, hospitals, practice groups and administrators to ensure development of high-quality programs. Assists with the development and accreditation of new and existing residency, fellowships and internship programs. Travels as directed to potential and current postgraduate training sites to assist in recruitment, faculty development programs, and coordination with local staff. Provides program support for the development and improvement of GME programs and assist with securing resources to meet the mission, vision, and goals of the program and institution. Directs the continuing development and operations of a GME consortium with SHSU - COM as its primary academic member including accreditation, financial and programmatic issues in coordination with the Associate Dean for GME . Ensures that all accreditation documents are complete in a timely manner for submission to accrediting bodies. Maintains accurate clinical information databases for postgraduate training sites and clinical faculty and ensure that GME faculty at affiliated sights are appropriately credentialed, are granted faculty appointment, and are awarded GME credit as appropriate for their service. Serves as point of contact and liaison for the coordinators and staff on matters affecting graduate medical education and the office of graduate medical education. Provides oversight for the evaluation process, completeness and timeliness of evaluation required of future residents, clinical faculty and clinical sites. Identifies opportunities for grant funding and direct the application process. Maintains the database of evaluations of residents, clinical faculty and clinical sites and provide to those with need to know and utilize the information. Assists in oversight and direction of a Continuous Quality Assessment and Improvement process for the GME components of the COM and its affiliates. Monitors and reports regional, national and international trends in graduate medical education. Works with the Associate Dean for GME in recruitment and credentialing of clinical sites and physicians and ensure that faculty and site comply with all COM , regulatory and governmental policies, procedures, rules and regulation. Coordinates and directs special projects as assigned by the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education. Provides guidance and assistance to GME Director of Medical Education Program Directors, administration, faculty and staff of affiliated institutions for all academic, regulatory, legal, and governmental requirements. Serves on or chairs SHSU COM committees as assigned by the Dean. Performs other related duties as assigned.