Director, Graduate Medical Education (GME) - Full Time | Days
Holy Name Medical Center
Teaneck Township, NJ
Director, Graduate Medical Education (GME) - Full Time | Days
Location: Teaneck, NJ, United States
Date Posted: Feb 20, 2025
Welcome to Holy Name, a medical center where innovation is not just a goal — it's a commitment. Here, medical excellence thrives, allowing hope to reign supreme and leaving no room for fear. At our hospital, every patient is cared for with undivided attention — because healing every soul is our sole focus.
Holy Name is New Jersey's only independent Catholic health system, comprising a 361-bed acute care hospital, a renowned cancer center, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a residential hospice, a prestigious nursing school, and an extensive physician network. Healing at Holy Name goes beyond medicine and technology – it is infused with faith, conviction, compassion, and a commitment to educating the next generation of healthcare professionals through graduate medical education, a Pharmacy Residency Program, and our Institute for Simulation Learning. Our mission to provide care for the body, mind, and soul spans education, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and overall wellness. This is at the core of who we are and what we do, and we've done it this way across generations, every single day, for nearly 100 years. Every innovation, medical breakthrough, and groundbreaking treatment is powered by some of the best minds in medicine, ensuring nothing is left on the table or the road to recovery.
A Brief Overview
The GME Institutional Director will report directly to the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and provide strategic oversight, ensure compliance with ACGME and institutional policies, manage the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), and foster an environment of academic excellence and professional development. This position will also oversee and coordinate Undergraduate Medical Education (UME) activities at Holy Name Medical Center. This is an on-site role requiring a consistent presence at the institution. This leadership role is essential for ensuring the success of our growing GME programs, currently comprising 5-7 residency and fellowship programs, including general surgery, internal medicine, family medicine, and obstetrics and gynecology.
What you will do
- Strategic Leadership:
- Collaborate with the DIO to develop and implement a strategic vision for the GME programs aligned with the institution’s mission and goals.
- Work closely with program directors to ensure continuous improvement and integration of educational and clinical initiatives.
- UME Coordination:
- Oversee and coordinate all UME activities, including medical student rotations, clerkships, and educational opportunities.
- Serve as a liaison between medical schools and Holy Name Medical Center to ensure a seamless experience for students.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for UME programs in alignment with institutional standards.
- Compliance & Accreditation:
- Ensure all programs comply with ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements.
- Assist the DIO in liaising with ACGME, preparing for and managing site visits and accreditation activities.
- Monitor and oversee compliance with resident work hours, evaluations, and other regulatory standards.
- Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC):
- Work under the guidance of the DIO to chair or co-chair GMEC meetings as needed.
- Oversee the GMEC’s operations to ensure compliance with ACGME requirements.
- Facilitate regular GMEC meetings, ensuring representation from program directors, faculty, and residents.
- Program Development & Oversight:
- Support the DIO in the growth and development of new residency and fellowship programs, including obstetrics and gynecology.
- Collaborate with program directors on curriculum development, faculty education, and resident wellness initiatives.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators for all programs.
- Assist the DIO in overseeing the GME budget, including funding for resident salaries, benefits, and educational resources.
- Ensure effective use of institutional resources for GME and UME activities.
- Resident Advocacy & Support:
- Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion among residents and faculty.
- Establish support systems for resident wellness and professional development.
- Faculty Development:
- Coordinate faculty development programs to enhance teaching, evaluation, and mentoring skills.
- Partner with clinical and administrative leadership to integrate GME and UME into the institution’s operational and clinical missions.
Education Qualifications
- Master's Degree or higher in healthcare administration, education, or a related field preferred
Experience Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in GME or academic medicine required
- Experience managing UME programs and medical student rotations preferred
- Proven experience managing Graduate Medical Education Committees (GMEC) preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Ability to foster relationships with diverse stakeholders, including residents, medical students, faculty, and institutional leadership.
- Expertise in managing accreditation processes and regulatory compliance.
- Commitment to advancing medical and undergraduate education and patient care.
Holy Name is a mission-driven facility whose quality standards and philosophy are rooted in the principles of its founders, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Those principles are exercised daily by the Medical Center's dedicated and talented team of physicians, nurses, allied health employees, and a wide variety of non-clinical administrative and operational staff members. Holy Name is an Equal Opportunity Employer.