GME Research Director at Willis-Knighton Health System – Shreveport, Louisiana

The GME Research Director will lead institutional efforts to initiate and support clinical research needs in support of Willis Knighton Health and ACGME standards through contributions to current and future clinical research by:

1. Abiding by Willis Knighton Health’s policies and procedures regarding Research.
2. Being knowledgeable, comprehending the application of ACGME requirements for Research within Residency and Fellowship Programs; assisting other various students as applicable (i.e. medical students, doctorate students, master’s degree students).
3. Ensuring participation in the ACGME’s Journal of Graduate Medical Education and ACGME’s Milestones collaborative.
4. Demonstrating full knowledge and understanding of Institutional Review Board operations and functionality.

In addition, there will be assistance in working closely and effectively with physician principal investigator(s), various types of student(s), resident(s), fellow(s), research directors, and other members of WKHS by contributing to the research portfolio/scholarly activity as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in GME Research efficiency:
  • Work with Residency and Fellowship Program Directors, Residents, Fellows, various students, Coordinators, GME Director, Designated Institutional Official, VP of Research to ensure the ACGME Requirements for Research are met.
  • Provide mentorship, education and direction for research and scholarly activities, case studies, designing and implementing research into clinical practices, and other modalities as identified through training, education, orientation events, etc.
  • Create programs and curriculum designed to engage in research projects, critical review of literature, including quarterly audit of all students, residents, fellows and programs.
  • Must be able to assist with ACGME RRC requirements/reviews/site visits as requested, research projects, understand biostatistical analysis, analyze, interpret, scrub, and ensure de-identified data is understood and accurate per request.
• Collaborate within research arena:
  • Prepare agenda items and Research Symposium.
  • Participate in IIS, Phase 0-IV, and NIH clinical trials as appropriate.
  • Regularly monitor performance and quality control plans to identify improvements, report-out and maintain data collection, trends that could potentially improve the quality of the research data being collected, and usage of the system(s).
  • Ensure compliance with Willis Knighton Health policies and procedures, federal and state data privacy regulations.

• Reports to VP Research & Access.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Advanced Degree.
• Experience in ACGME research and clinical trials for a minimum of 3 years.
• CITI Training completion of GCP, FDA, ICH and Device Focus.
• Must complete CITI CRA Certification within 60 days of employment.
• Must complete CITI Willis Knighton GME Course within 30 days of employment.