Director of Medical Education/Residency APD in Brockton, Massachusetts at Signature Healthcare

Brockton Hospital, a vibrant community teaching hospital, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Medical Education (DME) to lead and oversee the institution’s medical education programs. The DME plays a key leadership role in promoting academic excellence, coordinating continuing medical education (CME), and enhancing the learning environment for both staff and visiting learners.

This individual will serve as a liaison between the hospital and its sponsoring institutions, coordinate institutional academic activities, and ensure the hospital's continued compliance with ACCME accreditation standards.

• Educational Program Oversight:
  • Plan, develop, and implement educational activities for clinical staff, including Grand Rounds and Schwartz Rounds.
  • Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of educational initiatives based on participant feedback and institutional goals.
• Accreditation Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with ACCME guidelines to maintain the hospital’s CME accreditation.
  • Oversee documentation, reporting, and quality improvement processes related to continuing education.

• Transitional Year Residency:
• • Serving as APD for the Transitional Year Residency.
  • Support the Program Director administratively.
  • Participation in noon lectures and morning report.
  • Participation in resident recruitment and interviewing.
• Interdepartmental Coordination:
  • Collaborate with department chairs, residency program directors, and other educators to align educational efforts across the institution.
  • Participate in education-related committees and initiatives to promote academic integration.
• External Relations:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsoring institutions regarding visiting resident rotators and educational agreements.
  • Negotiate rotation schedules, supervision structures, and educational objectives with external partners.
  • Provide oversight of medical student rotations.
• Leadership & Administration:
  • Manage the medical education office, including budgets, staff, and resource allocation.
  • Foster a culture of academic curiosity, professional development, and continuous learning throughout the hospital.
  • Chairing CME committee, participation in various quality committees and RCAs to monitor for potential educational opportunities for the medical staff.

• Qualifications:
• MD or DO degree with active, unrestricted medical license in [Insert State].
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in medical education leadership or academic administration.
• Familiarity with ACCME accreditation standards and CME program management.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication abilities.