Job Description

Howard University Hospital is seeking a Director, Graduate Medical Education (GME) to lead the operations and administrative management of our GME program — including program design, development, implementation, and compliance. This is an opportunity to shape physician training at a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Role Summary

You will provide strategic and operational leadership for Howard University Hospital’s Graduate Medical Education program. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, you will oversee program development and evaluation, ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance, manage the GME budget, lead the GME team, and serve as the central point of coordination between academic departments and affiliate partners.

What You'll Do

• Provide direction and oversight for the development, implementation, and evaluation of GME programs, ensuring appropriate documentation of all data required by the institution and oversight agencies.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation standards, institutional policies and procedures, and licensing board requirements and protocols.
• Provide strategic leadership for the continued development and expansion of the GME program.
• Lead GME staff, including selection, counseling, termination, and development.
• Provide accurate information on resident schedules and rotations in support of GME reimbursement from Medicare, the Veterans Administration, and others; ensure faculty document their supervision of residents/fellows in the medical record in accordance with regulatory bodies; create resident schedules in accordance with ACGME guidelines; and ensure residents obtain the identification numbers required for ordering tests, labs, and medication.
• Review credentialing requirements and maintain personnel records for assigned trainees in the institutional database, ensuring learning objectives are met through an appropriate blend of supervised patient care, clinical teaching, and didactic education.
• Develop and support Residency Program personnel, advocate for program resources and financial support, and manage the GME budget with an annual review to ensure funding of all elements required to meet ACGME standards.
• Facilitate communication between academic departments and affiliate partners regarding program initiatives and educational activities.
• Prepare reports related to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) billing and DGME/IGME protocols.
• Direct the activities of hospital affiliate staff as related to the GME program.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience in GME accreditation and operations will be considered.
• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in GME operations.
• Five (5) years of relevant experience as a program director.
• Knowledge of GME programs and the workings of postgraduate medical education.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles.
• Demonstrated experience in program management and creating/managing budgets and business plans.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to delegate tasks and motivate a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral.
• Proven program management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Joint Commission, HIPAA, and federal and local regulatory requirements as they pertain to GME programs.

About Howard University Hospital

Howard University Hospital (HUH) traces its roots to Freedmen’s Hospital, founded in 1862, and is the nation’s only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. A designated Level I Trauma Center in Washington, DC, HUH is committed to patient-centered, culturally responsive care and to training the next generation of health professionals who serve our community.

What We Offer

• A work-life balance that supports your wellbeing and professional growth.
• Recognition and rewards for your professional expertise.
• Competitive benefits, including health and disability coverage, vacation, sick leave, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition remission at Howard University for you and/or your eligible dependent children, up to two courses per semester.
• A mission-driven environment grounded in more than 150 years of service.

Position Details

Pay & Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday, onsite at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. The annual salary range for this role is $157,000–$172,500 . Placement within the range is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Compliance Statements

Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, including the DC Human Rights Act.

Reasonable Accommodation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Howard University Hospital provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact HUHLA@huhosp.org .

Pay Transparency: The posted salary range reflects HUH’s good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting, consistent with the DC Pay Transparency Act.

Disclaimer: This posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Duties may be modified based on the needs of the organization.

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