GME Development Consultant

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center (BACHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) serving the Antelope Valley and East Kern regions of California, seeks an experienced Graduate Medical Education (GME) Development Consultant to support the strategic planning, development, and implementation of a comprehensive Academic Affairs and Workforce Development Division.

The Consultant will provide subject matter expertise related to the development of BACHC-sponsored Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Programs and assist the organization in evaluating accreditation readiness, institutional infrastructure, funding opportunities, academic partnerships, and Graduate Medical Education governance.

This position is advisory in nature and is intended to guide BACHC through the planning and development phases of establishing future Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning and Program Development

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of BACHC's readiness to establish Family Medicine and Internal Medicine residency programs.
• Develop a multi-year Graduate Medical Education strategic roadmap.
• Identify organizational strengths, gaps, risks, and opportunities related to residency program development.
• Advise executive leadership on best practices for building an Academic Affairs and Workforce Development Division.
• Assist in developing timelines, milestones, and implementation strategies for residency program development.

Accreditation and Regulatory Guidance

• Provide guidance regarding ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements.
• Assist with interpretation of accreditation standards and expectations.
• Advise leadership regarding institutional infrastructure necessary to support residency training.
• Recommend policies, procedures, governance structures, and documentation necessary to support future accreditation efforts.
• Assess organizational readiness for future ACGME accreditation applications.

Graduate Medical Education Infrastructure

• Assist in the development of Graduate Medical Education governance structures, including Graduate Medical Education Committees (GMEC), Clinical Competency Committees (CCC), and Program Evaluation Committees (PEC).
• Advice on organizational structure, staffing models, and leadership requirements for future residency programs.
• Recommend faculty development programs and scholarly activity frameworks.
• Assist in identifying educational resources and technology requirements.

Clinical Training Site Development

• Evaluate current clinical training environments and patient care volumes.
• Assess continuity clinic capacity and resident training opportunities.
• Identify specialty rotation requirements and partnership opportunities.
• Assist in developing clinical education models consistent with ACGME standards.

Hospital and Academic Partnerships

• Advise BACHC regarding hospital affiliations and clinical rotation agreements
• Assist in identifying potential academic partners and teaching institutions.
• Provide guidance on affiliation agreements, training partnerships, and educational collaborations.
• Support development of relationships with hospitals necessary to provide required residency rotations.

Financial and Funding Strategy

• Assist leadership in evaluating financial models for residency program development.
• Identify federal, state, and private funding opportunities, including Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) funding.
• Provide recommendations regarding sustainable residency financing strategies.
• Support development of preliminary operating budgets and financial projections.

Project Management and Reporting

• Participate in monthly Academic Affairs planning meetings.
• Provide written monthly progress reports to executive leadership.
• Maintain a residency development work plan with defined milestones and deliverables.
• Present findings and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors as requested.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

During the initial contract period, the Consultant will assist BACHC in developing:

• Graduate Medical Education Readiness Assessment

• Five-Year Academic Affairs Strategic Plan

• Family Medicine Residency Feasibility Study

• Internal Medicine Residency Feasibility Study

• Graduate Medical Education Governance Framework

• Proposed Graduate Medical Education Committee Charter

• Accreditation Readiness Gap Analysis

• Hospital Partnership Development Strategy

• Residency Program Funding Strategy

• Academic Affairs Organizational Structure Recommendations

• Preliminary Residency Program Development Timeline

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) preferred.

• Master's degree in healthcare administration, medical education, public health, or related field may be considered.

• Minimum five (5) years of leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education.

• Demonstrated experience working with ACGME-accredited residency programs.

• Experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Designated Academic Leader, or equivalent preferred.

• Knowledge of Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) programs preferred.

• Experience developing new residency programs strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with Federally Qualified Health Centers, community health centers, or safety-net healthcare systems preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience obtaining ACGME accreditation for a new residency program.

• Experience serving as a DIO or GME executive leader.

• Experience in Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine residency development.

• Knowledge of HRSA funding opportunities and community-based medical education models.

• Experience establishing academic affiliations and hospital training partnerships.

COMPETENCIES

• Strategic planning and organizational development.

• Graduate Medical Education expertise.

• Accreditation and regulatory compliance knowledge.

• Healthcare operations and physician workforce development.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Project management and stakeholder engagement.

• Collaborative leadership and mentoring.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is negotiable and commensurate with experience. Independent contractor status. Expected commitment is approximately 10–20 hours per month, with flexibility based on project needs.

ABOUT BACHC

Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center serving medically underserved communities throughout Los Angeles and Kern Counties. BACHC provides comprehensive primary care, behavioral health, Ryan White HIV services, specialty care, pharmacy services, outreach, and workforce development programs. The organization is committed to expanding healthcare access while building the next generation of healthcare professionals through innovative training and residency programs.