The Vice Dean for Graduate Medical Education is a strategic leader responsible for the oversight, innovation, and administration of ODU’s graduate medical education programs. This executive position ensures that all training programs meet or exceed the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards and other regulatory requirements. The Vice Dean plays a central role in coordinating educational, clinical, research, and administrative activities to foster an environment of academic excellence and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities:

• Accreditation & Compliance:
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of policies and procedures to ensure all graduate medical education programs comply with ACGME standards and the requirements of respective Residency Review Committees.
• Serve as the institutional liaison for accreditation bodies and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates, ensuring adherence to federal and regulatory standards.
• Strategic Leadership & Resource Management:
• Develop and manage the graduate medical education department’s budget, ensuring optimal allocation of institutional resources.
• Collaborate with academic, clinical, research, and administrative teams to integrate educational initiatives that support the institution’s mission and strategic goals.
• Provide visionary leadership to enhance program quality and foster innovative educational practices.
• Operational Oversight:
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, credentialing, licensure, and registration processes for all graduate medical education trainees.
• Coordinate the institution’s participation in the National Residency Matching Program, ensuring a seamless and effective matching process.
• Implement best practices in staff training, professional development, and performance evaluation to build a high-performing team.
• Policy Development & Continuous Improvement:
• Regularly review and update employment and educational practices to align with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that address operational challenges and drive continuous improvement in graduate medical education.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:
• Foster a culture of collaboration among faculty, staff, trainees, and external partners to support a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.
• Represent the institution at professional conferences, accreditation site visits, and strategic planning sessions.
• Additional Duties:
• Undertake special projects and assignments as directed by the Dean and senior leadership to further the strategic objectives of the School of Medicine.

Physical Requirements:

• The position is primarily sedentary, involving prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer and in meetings.
• Occasional standing or walking is required during campus tours, accreditation visits, or meetings held in various locations across the campus.
• Ability to perform light lifting and carrying tasks (up to 15–20 pounds) for moving documents, equipment, or personal items as needed.
• Visual acuity sufficient to read printed and electronic materials, as well as to operate standard office equipment.
• Adequate hearing to participate in verbal communications, including meetings and telephone conferences.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for professional meetings, accreditation visits, and conferences.
• Participation in occasional outdoor activities that may involve walking on uneven surfaces or in varying weather conditions.
• Accommodations: The institution will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Advanced degree in medicine or a closely related field.
• Proven experience in graduate medical education administration, with demonstrated expertise in managing accreditation processes and regulatory compliance.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budget planning and resource management.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, and interpersonal skills with a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to work collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams and engage with internal and external stakeholders.