Job Description
The Department of Surgery has an outstanding opportunity for a General Surgery Residency Education & Curriculum Specialist to join their team.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Assistant Director of Program Operations, the Residency Education & Curriculum Specialist is responsible for providing coordination of the residency program’s educational curriculum and learner experience within the General Surgery Residency Program. This role supports residents, faculty, and program leadership through the administration of a comprehensive, ACGME-compliant educational program that promotes resident development, academic success, and program quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum & Didactic Program Management – 30%
- Participates in and manages the General Surgery residency’s formal educational curriculum.
- Plans, coordinates, maintains and tracks:
- Weekly protected didactic session (PDS) coordination
- Schedule speakers, rooms, materials, attendance tracking
- Manages ad hoc educational sessions
- Creates and maintains Curriculum Calendar Management
- Ensures alignment with residency educational goals and ACGME expectations
- Coordinates education opportunities across rotations/services
- Evaluation & Education Data Management – 25%
- Oversight of assessment systems and residency educational data infrastructure, including:
- MedHub evaluation workflows
- Faculty evaluations of residents
- Resident evaluations of faculty and rotations/services
- Monitoring completion/compliance
- Reporting and tracking evaluation trends
- Supporting program review, accreditation readiness, and educational metrics
- Board Preparation & Resident Academic Readiness – 20%
- Focus on resident preparedness for board-related milestones and longitudinal educational progression, including:
- ABSITE administration and coordination
- ABSITE prep curriculum and study planning
- Mock Orals coordination
- Tracking resident participation and performance trends
- Supporting remediation or targeted prep initiatives
- Technical Skills & Simulation Program Management = 15%
- Management of hands-on learning experiences and procedural skills curriculum, including:
- Annual skills lab coordination
- Robotics training sessions
- Cadaver labs
- Vendor relationships and scheduling
- Simulation/technical skills logistics
- Equipment and education resource coordination
- Certification & Graduation Requirement Coordination = 10%
- Oversight of mandatory certifications and resident completion tracking.
- Coordination of certifications such as:
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
- Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery (FLS)
- Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery (FES)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Robotics certification tracking
- Graduation requirement monitoring
- Documentation and deadline management
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Department.
- Education: BA in business, education, healthcare management IT or similar
- Experience: 2 Years’ experience working in an academic medical education program.
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated data procurement and management skills, expert Excel user
- Proficient use of Microsoft suite of products; ability to learn new software programs
- Ability to turn data into information and present to a variety of audiences
- Ability to work collaboratively and collegially with individuals in different stages of their careers, peers, residents, leaders in the department and school
- Excellent verbal and writing skills
- Highly organized, accurate work product and strong ability to prioritize myriad of tasks
Preferred Qualifications
- Highly Desired: Demonstrated knowledge of medical education and residency program requirements – ACGME as well as UW GME
- MedHub proficiency
- WordPress proficiency
Working Conditions
- Telework 2-3 days per week possible.
- Ability to work over regular hours during recruiting and onboarding times of year.
About the Team
The Department of Surgery is a large department within the School of Medicine, with surgeons practicing at all our locations and in eight surgical subspecialties. The UW Department of Surgery is guided by our mission of providing compassionate and high-quality patient care, training future generations of surgical leaders, and conducting research in a collegial environment that embraces diversity and promotes inclusiveness.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$66,000.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$78,000.00 annual
Other Compensation:
Overtime Pay
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
Not Applicable
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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