Designated Institutional Official

The Designated Institutional Official (DIO), in collaboration with the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), has the authority and responsibility for the oversight and administration of each of Meharry Medical College’s ACGME accredited programs, as well as for ensuring compliance with the ACGME Institutional,
Common, and specialty-/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain current knowledge of and compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and specialty-/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements.
• Document the SI’s commitment to GME by indicating in writings the GME mission; and commitment to GME by ensuring the provision of the necessary administrative, educational, financial, human, and clinical resources. This statement must be reviewed, dated, and signed at least once every five years by the DIO, a representative of the SI’s senior administration, and a representative of the Governing Body
• Participate as a voting member in GMEC
• Annually submit a written executive summary of the AIR to the Sponsoring Institution’s Governing Body. The written executive summary must include: (1) a summary of institutional performance on indicators for the AIR; and (2) action plans and performance monitoring procedures resulting from the AIR
• Approve program letters of agreement (PLAs) that govern relationships between each program and each participating site providing a required assignment for residents/fellows in the programs.
• Oversee submissions of the Annual Update for each program and the Sponsoring Institution to the ACGME
• Oversee the submission of applications for ACGME accreditation and recognition, requests for voluntary withdrawal of accreditation and recognition, and requests for changes in residency and fellowship complements, after GMEC approval
• Prepare accurate and complete documentation for institutional self-studies and site visits.
• Review the annual program evaluation (APE) submitted by each accredited program
• Review and approve all program information forms and any documents or correspondence submitted to the ACGME by program directors
• Ensure that programs provide an educational curriculum as defined in the ACGME Program Requirements for the specialty/subspecialty;
• Cooperate promptly with requests by various regulatory bodies for information, documentation, etc.
• Lead institutional involvement with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and all other matching systems (SF Match, American Urological Association Residency Match Program, etc.) as well as with the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS); Tennessee Medical Board (TMB); and other entities; and
• Maintain effective communication with appropriate personnel of other institutions participating in Residency training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clinical practice in his or her specialty or sub-specialty as apart of the Meharry Medical Group.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Effective leadership abilities
• Record of initiating change and innovation
• Strategic thinking, planning and problem solving
• Superior communication skills, both in written and verbal presentation
• Effective human relations abilities to effect collaborative alliances and promote teamwork and ensure a high-level engagement.
• Ability to succeed in a complex environment where decision-making may be diffuse and ambiguous.
• A high degree of professionalism and competency dealing with a variety of individuals.
• Conflict management and resolution skills.
• Familiarity with ACGME institutional, common, and specialty requirements
• Strong organizational and management skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work with members of the academic and clinical community
• Strong service orientation and commitment to teamwork
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in interpersonal and group communication that reflect a commitment to cultural diversity

Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Medicine Degree required
• Masters of Education preferred
• 5 years progressively responsible experience as a practicing physician
• Leadership experience related to programmatic, departmental, physician, or medical staff administration
• Previous GME leadership experience, such as Residency or Fellowship Program Director
• Board certified in specialty or sub-specialty
• Active medical license in the State of Tennessee

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands (add additional that are required)

• Usual office environment.
• Manual dexterity

• Visual and auditory acuity

• Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time