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Meharry Medical College

Private nonprofit medical education and research

Institutional Program Coordinator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
United States
In Person
Administrative & Executive AssistanceAdministrative Support
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook 365.
  • Knowledge of web-based data systems including Novatus, Workday, ERAS, NRMP, FREIDA, ACGME WebADS, GME Track, New Innovations, and MyEvaluations.
  • Working knowledge of ACGME Institutional, Common, and specialty-specific Program Requirements and CODA standards.
  • Knowledge of evaluations, milestones, Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee processes, and due process and remediation processes.
  • Ability to train peers and provide day-to-day systems guidance across multiple programs.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple programs and recruitment cycles simultaneously.
  • Ability to work independently and escalate issues to the Director or Program Director when appropriate.
  • Critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills within the role's scope.
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
  • Skills and abilities in accreditation and compliance.
  • Skills and abilities in project and event development, including recruitment event planning.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or relevant work experience in lieu of education.
  • Minimum three years of relevant graduate medical or dental education experience.
Responsibilities
  • Support day-to-day operations of the Internal Medicine Residency Program in partnership with its Program Coordinator and under the Program Director's direction, and provide coverage during planned and unplanned absences.
  • Maintain current and alumni resident training files and program records for compliance, audit readiness, and documentation of graduation and board eligibility requirements.
  • Manage assigned Residency Management Suite functions, including rotation, call, and conference schedules, data entry, and reporting; coordinate schedule changes and out-rotation documentation with affiliated sites.
  • Monitor and log resident clinical and educational work-hour reporting for ACGME compliance, and assist with reconciliation of rotation and attendance records for IRIS/CMS reporting.
  • Monitor completion of resident, faculty, program, self, peer, and multisource evaluations; follow up on outstanding items; compile Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee materials; and support semi-annual milestone reporting.
  • Assist with accreditation activities, including ACGME WebADS updates, tracking ACGME Resident and Faculty Survey completion, the Annual Program Evaluation, board pass-rate tracking, and site visit or self-study preparation.
  • Support annual recruitment through ERAS application management, interview-day scheduling and logistics, applicant dossiers, and preparation for rank meetings and NRMP Match activities.
  • Support appointment, reappointment, credentialing, and onboarding of incoming residents, including HR paperwork, clearances, system access, and departmental orientation.
  • Coordinate assigned didactic conferences, Grand Rounds, journal club, In-Training Examination scheduling and proctoring, and program events such as graduation.
  • Complete residency verification forms and other program-level administrative documentation.
  • Serve as the primary trainer and day-to-day workflow and systems point of contact for coordinators across ACGME- and CODA-accredited Sponsored Programs, and lead onboarding and systems training for incoming coordinators.
  • Lead quarterly training workshops and ongoing professional development programming for program coordinators, and maintain standardized documentation templates and workflow job aids.
  • Administer institutional Residency Management Suite functions across programs, including user access support, data integrity checks, and institutional reporting; serve as backup database administrator for Sponsored Programs as needed.
  • Serve as a floating coordinator for Sponsored Programs during coordinator vacancies or extended leave, as assigned by the Director.
  • Coordinate day-to-day scheduling, coverage logistics, and workflow troubleshooting across programs; escalate performance, staffing, or compliance concerns to the Director as appropriate.
  • Maintain Graduate Medical Education website content and institutional informational platforms, including board pass rates, recruitment statistics, and graduation outcomes; keep program websites and recruitment listings current for applicants.
  • Track recruitment and retention data for Sponsored Programs and assist the Director with institutional recruitment reports and other institutional data requests.
  • Coordinate annual GME educational events and activities with GME Office staff, including Resident Research Day, DIO Town Hall meetings, GME Retreat, Compact, Graduation, Business of Medicine, and institutional orientation, as well as local and regional recruitment events.
  • Serve as Program Coordinator of record for the Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship and partner with the Fellowship Program Director to manage daily operations in compliance with ACGME Common and specialty-specific Program Requirements.
  • Maintain fellowship accreditation activities, including ACGME WebADS annual updates, ACGME Survey compliance, milestone reporting, procedure and case logs, scholarly activity, and CAQSM board certification pass-rate tracking; prepare materials for site visits and self-study.
  • Coordinate Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee meetings, including agendas, supporting documents, minutes, and action plans; support the Annual Program Evaluation.
  • Develop and maintain current Program Letters of Agreement for all participating sites, including affiliated athletic and community training sites.
  • Prepare and maintain rotation, clinic, and athletic event/team coverage schedules; monitor fellow work hours and evaluation completion in the Residency Management Suite.
  • Manage annual fellowship recruitment, including ERAS, FREIDA updates, interview scheduling, applicant materials, and NRMP rank list submission.
  • Direct appointment, credentialing, onboarding, and orientation of incoming fellows; maintain fellow files and verification of training documentation for current and alumni fellows.
  • Coordinate fellowship didactics and educational events; process travel and expense reimbursements, order supplies, and assist the Program Director with budget tracking.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience as a residency or fellowship coordinator in an ACGME-accredited program; Internal Medicine or Sports Medicine program experience is preferred.
  • Experience with ERAS, the NRMP Match, and interview-scheduling platforms such as Thalamus for recruitment season.
  • Experience training or onboarding new staff or coordinators.
  • Experience with website content management systems.
  • Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) Certification.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
  • Notary Public commission.

About the company

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Meharry Medical College

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Meharry Medical College is a private, non-profit medical and health sciences university in Nashville that educates healthcare professionals and scientists. It operates through three schools—Medicine, Dentistry, and Graduate Studies and Research—offering professional degrees, clinical training, and research programs. Its degree programs and clinical experiences are delivered via classroom instruction, hospital-based rotations, and mentored research, funded by tuition, research grants, and philanthropy. The college distinguishes itself through its history as the first medical school for African Americans in the Southern United States, its emphasis on health equity, and its focus on training clinicians and scientists who serve minority and underserved communities. Its goal is to expand the workforce of physicians, dentists, and researchers dedicated to improving health outcomes and reducing disparities.

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Company Stage

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Total Funding

$20M

Headquarters

Nashville, Tennessee

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What believers are saying

  • Meharry secured $31 million NIH funding in April 2026, reinforcing research momentum.
  • Its $200 million campaign accelerated after an $85 million quiet phase by June 2024.
  • The 2025 Nashville General agreement runs through 2027, stabilizing residency and governance ties.

What critics are saying

  • LCME probation since 2024 threatens Meharry medicine if unresolved before the 2027 survey.
  • Federal Grad PLUS elimination on July 1, 2026, shifts graduate borrowing to private lenders.
  • Nashville General's campus lease expires in 2027; a failed renewal disrupts clinical training.

What makes Meharry Medical College unique

  • Meharry is the South's first medical school for Black physicians, founded in 1876.
  • Its Nashville General partnership keeps students embedded in a safety-net hospital serving underserved patients.
  • Vanderbilt, Tennessee State, and Meharry anchor major NIH- and NCI-funded research collaborations.

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Benefits

  • Professional Development Budget
  • Flexible Work Hours