Graduate Medical Education (GME) Education Manager (Regional Centers)

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Closing Date:

08/09/2026

Type of Position:

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

NWA | GME | GME Director

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Education Manager oversees the educational efforts of the UAMS Regional Centers s GME office and directs the development of the continued growth and knowledge of GME program directors and program coordinators related to GME, faculty development, and faculty and resident/fellow scholarly activity. The GME Education Manager is a member of the Regional Centers GME Office’s leadership team and as such has a unique knowledge of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Institutional and program-specific requirements, policies and procedures. The GME Education Manager serves as a liaison between the GME office and its stakeholders.

We are looking for a strategic, results-oriented education leader with demonstrated success in program coordination, curriculum development, and faculty development within GME. The ideal candidate thrives in a multi-site setting, fosters collaboration across departments, and actively promotes resident scholarly activity, research training, and faculty development.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in higher education, healthcare administration, public administration, or related field.
• Six (6) years of program coordination/management/administration experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree.
• Two (2) or more years of GME-specific coordination/management experience.
• Certifications or professional involvement in TAGME (Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education) or related bodies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience developing/implementing curriculum; strong presentation and academic communication skills.
• Higher education experience with faculty development; familiarity with research methods (qualitative/quantitative) and scholarly activity.
• Proficiency with academic posters/presentations and experience in health care education research.

Additional Information:

What you will do:

Strategy and Oversight

• Lead education strategy for GME across Regional Centers with a focus on Northwest Arkansas and other key regions to ensure ongoing compliance with ACGME accreditation.
• Partner with the DIO and regional program directors to align curriculum, scholarly activity, and faculty development with organizational goals and accreditation standards.

Research Education and Training

• Co-develop and co-teach curricula on research fundamentals and ethics for residents across Regional Centers.
• Identify and train a research/scholarly champion at each program to mentor residents in scholarly work.
• Coordinate internal and external research committees and events (e.g., Resident Research Day) and ensure compliant training completion.

Scholarly Activity Facilitation

• Train program staff, residents, and faculty to capture and track scholarly activity in New Innovations or equivalent systems, ensuring adherence to ACGME requirements.
• Build partnerships with UAMS departments and external entities to integrate resident and faculty research into ongoing projects.
• Connect learners with resources to support quality improvement, publications, posters, grants, and studies.

Faculty and Program Leadership Development

• Create and maintain a repository of internal/external faculty development resources.
• Link community-based adjunct faculty with UAMS mentors and the Center for Faculty Excellence; manage onboarding and appointments.
• Standardize onboarding for new adjunct faculty and core faculty development; oversee Workday-related onboarding and contract management.
• Develop a standardized onboarding/training process for new Program Directors and Coordinators; contribute to an Enterprise-wide leadership development forum (E.A.S.E. program).

GME Liaison and Program Support

• Analyze ACGME survey data to identify training needs; design statewide professional development plans.
• Deliver regular trainings on topics identified by ACGME and the GME community; contribute to ACGME annual reports.
• Support growth of new and existing residency programs through targeted training, outreach, and collaboration.
• Build and sustain relationships with internal and external GME stakeholders; coordinate GME events (orientation, wellness week) and promote UAMS residency programs to medical students.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, ResumeCurriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes