Department
About the Department
Job Summary
Our department follows a hybrid work structure that fosters productivity, collaboration, and employee well-being. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
Responsibilities
Co-coordinate the pediatric medical education office and programmatic leadership to develop and implement new systems and administrative policies, educational programs, and compliance/evaluation/accreditation strategies.
Under the general supervision of the Program Director/Associate Chair of Education and Director of Medical Education, direct and oversee the accreditation and reporting activities of the core pediatric training program.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of ACGME Program Requirements, Pediatric Milestones, and Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs), keep abreast of any updates, plan and implement changes to policies and operational procedures, as needed.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) requirements for core pediatrics and child neurology training programs; ensure trainees are meeting their clinical and professional expectations on an annual basis and Medical Education office in submitting all required tracking data on time.
Manages requirements of the training program, including accreditation, clinical work hour schedules, evaluation process, recruitment and retention efforts, Match process, orientation, offboarding requirements, and employee relations.
Oversee onboarding and training of new programmatic leaders (i.e., PDs, APDs) and create a strong working relationship with departmental/programmatic leaders, trainees, and students within Pediatrics. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of ongoing projects overseen by all members of the leadership ship team and ensure the office is serving as a resource and guide in the implementation of new protocols.
Direct yearly recruitment activities for multiple tracks within the residency program, including oversight of ERAS, Thalamus, all components of trainee interviews, evaluation, and interview-day-of operations, annual budget, registration and participation in annual recruitment events, marketing materials, and program website(s).
Work with Clerkship Directors and Rotation Leaders to review/organize/schedule rotations and send-out/track evaluations of fourth-year medical student rotations and visiting resident/fellow rotators.
Oversee and maintain all database systems utilized in relation to resident trainees, residency recruitment, rotating fourth-year medical students, (MedHub, ERAS, VSLO, etc.).
Conduct annual review of all offsite program letters of agreement across all rotations and support trainees in exploring individualized learning opportunities.
Ensure proper tracking of quarterly compliance deadlines, semi-annual reviews, required programmatic committees, and semi-annual milestone reporting to the ACGME.
Serve as representative liaison for all medical students (Pritzker/Visiting) and Visiting Resident/Fellow(s), including application process, onboarding, and compliance tracking.
Oversee and conduct internal program reviews as required by Medical Education Office and/or UCM GME/Finance in addition to overseeing preparation for external audits by the ACGME.
Oversees and coordinates processes and documentation of files associated with current residents and alumni; ensure integrity of alumni database, work with Medical Education office to ensure verifications are completed and returned per ACGME guidelines.
Works with all administrative personnel, including administrative chief residents, who work alongside the resident trainees to ensure all medical education processes are transparent – provide training, onboarding, and continued support as applicable.
Coordinates and interprets requirements of the training program, including accreditation, duty schedules, evaluation process, resident/fellowship recruitment, Match process, orientation and employees relations.
Has a moderate/high level of authority in reporting and ensuring compliance with procedures regarding licensing, moonlighting, annual contracts, and initial and re-credentialing of trainees.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
Working experience with Graduate Medical Education Program(s) and Databases (i.e., ACGME WebADS, ERAS, Thalamus, MedHub, etc.).
Preferred Competencies
Commitment to providing a high level of professional service and collaboration working in a team environment.
Communicate effectively in both a written and oral format with a broad range of individuals within and external to the University of Chicago community, medical field, and/or education.
Ability to simultaneously organize and oversee multiple high-priority projects with competing deadlines.
Strict adherence to general business practices.
Working Conditions
Open office environment (shared space).
Eligible for hybrid work based on business needs and the demands of specific tasks. Working from the office is encouraged for tasks that require a high degree of collaboration.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
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