Medical Education Program Designated Institutional Official, DIO
University of Arkansas System
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Little Rock • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the institutional official with authority and responsibility for the oversight and administration of all ACGME-accredited programs.
- Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, specialty, and subspecialty program requirements.
- Act on behalf of the Sponsoring Institution in all matters related to ACGME accreditation.
- Partner with the GMEC to establish, implement, and monitor institutional GME policies and procedures.
- Ensure the GMEC effectively reviews program performance, accreditation status, and compliance concerns.
- Review and approve Program Letters of Agreement (PLAs) and ensure appropriate oversight of participating sites.
- Ensure systems are in place to monitor and improve the clinical learning and working environment.
- Oversee institutional processes related to patient safety, quality improvement, supervision, and professionalism involving residents and fellows.
- Ensure institutional policies and processes address resident and fellow well-being, fatigue mitigation, impairment, and professionalism.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and institutional oversight to Program Directors.
Requirements
- MD or DO degree (or equivalent).
- Active, unrestricted medical license.
- Demonstrated experience in graduate medical education (e.g., Program Director, Associate Program Director, or comparable leadership role).
- Working knowledge of ACGME Institutional and Common Program Requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Benefits
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
ACGME accreditationgraduate medical educationprogram performance reviewclinical learning environment oversightpatient safetyquality improvementsupervisionprofessionalism
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationorganizationalmentorship
Certifications
MD degreeDO degreeactive medical license