Director of Medical Education/Residency APD

About the Role:

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.