Officer-Chief Academic

Position Summary

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) CAO/System DIO provides leadership and oversight, working in close coordination with the Vice President/Chief Medical Officer, system and entity senior operational leaders, and other key stakeholders in the strategic design, development, and administration of a comprehensive Graduate Medical Education Residency and Fellowship strategy for Baptist Memorial Health Care. 

Responsibilities for the GME CAO/System DIO include, but are not limited to, designing a roadmap that links Graduate Residency and Fellowship academic programs to a broader clinical and business strategy. This strategy aims to build academic program excellence, meet and/or exceed regulatory compliance and accreditation standards, and focus on continuous improvement. The GME CAO/DIO will oversee the development of a system-wide community needs assessment to support and align educational programs with health care needs, services, workforce needs and requirements, and financial viability for program placement or expansion throughout the system. Additionally, they will develop and implement a strong clinical learning environment to drive GME health initiatives, assess health trends and innovations, and promote a holistic approach to meeting the needs of the communities served. GME CAO/DIO will use tools and analytics to measure utilization and program effectiveness, health improvements, and clinical educational outcomes. They will work in close coordination and partnership with system and hospital leaders, as well as, the Baptist Memorial Medical Group, and the Baptist Health Sciences University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Provides oversight of processes, systems, and technology to promote scalability, alignment, and accountability within areas of responsibility. The CAO/System DIO will foster a culture of excellence aligned with the Baptist mission, vision, values, and principles.

Education/Certification

• M.D./D.O. required, with a preference for additional graduate training such as M.Ed., M.H.A., or M.B.A.
• Board-certified in specialty area with active medical license and at least 3 years' experience in clinical practice.

Knowledge and Work Experience

1. Extensive leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education, preferably as DIO or Associate DIO; or a residency or fellowship program director, within a complex health system or organization.
2. Team-oriented, action-focused, hands-on, strategically minded, experienced physician or equivalent skilled educational leader. Exceptional skills in communicating with a broad group of stakeholders are essential.
3. Deep working knowledge of GME and research processes, operations, finances, and accreditation requirements.
4. Experience working with GME professional organizations (i.e. ACGME) at the national, regional, or local levels.
5. Proven track record of initiating change and innovation to advance strategic priorities.
6. Ability to recruit, mentor, and retain highly skilled professional staff. 
7. Demonstrated leadership/team building skills essential, excellence in communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative approach to work. 
8. Ability to influence and interact with all levels of senior leadership, professional, clinical, technical, academic, and administrative faculty and staff. 
9. Dedication to the well-being and success of residents and fellows. Commitment, understanding, and enthusiasm for the Baptist's mission, clinically based learning, and interprofessional approaches to teaching, learning, research, and community service.