Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education - Associate Medical Director for GME

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Job Title:

Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, Designated Institutional Official, and Associate Medical Director for GME

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Opportunity Overview

The Ohio State University College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center seek an exceptional Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education (GME), Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Associate Medical Director for Graduate Medical Education. This senior leadership position provides strategic oversight, administration, quality management, operational leadership, and regulatory compliance for all graduate medical education programs sponsored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The Associate Dean for GME serves as the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), institutional representative to accrediting and regulatory bodies, and Associate Medical Director for University Graduate Medical Education. The role ensures a high-quality clinical learning environment that advances resident and fellow education, patient safety, physician well-being, academic excellence, institutional accreditation, and alignment with organizational goals. The role operates within a dual reporting structure, reporting directly to the Vice Dean for Education and the Chief Clinical Officer.

The GME office serves as the liaison between accrediting agencies and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center GME training programs. The GME office oversees and monitors the activities of our residency and fellowship programs and provides resources and interpretation of university and accrediting body policies. The office interfaces with resident and fellow trainees, program directors, department chairs, and other hospital-wide stakeholders to support our trainees and provide the best clinical learning environment possible. 

Required Qualifications

• Board certified in an appropriate specialty
• Eligible for appointment to the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Medical Staff
• Academic accomplishments sufficient for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in graduate medical education leadership within an academic medical center
• Extensive knowledge of accreditation standards and GME operations
• Demonstrated physician executive and administrative leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Expert knowledge of ACGME Institutional Requirements and Program Requirements
• Experience leading Graduate Medical Education Committees (GMECs) and institutional governance processes
• Knowledge of NRMP, ERAS, ECFMG, ABMS, resident credentialing, and trainee appointment processes
• Experience developing and implementing GME policies, procedures, and affiliation agreements
• Experience managing budgets, institutional resources, and operational performance metrics
• Experience integrating resident education with quality improvement, patient safety, and physician well-being initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a significant GME leadership role, such as: Designated Institutional Official (DIO); Associate DIO; GME Committee Chair; Vice Dean for Education
• Experience overseeing more than 50residency and fellowship programs
• Experience providing institutional oversight within a large, complex academic health system with multiple clinical training sites
• Experience leading an institution through successful ACGME accreditation reviews, CLER visits, or institutional self-study processes
• Demonstrated experience in patient safety, quality improvement, and healthcare outcome initiatives

Time Commitment and Appointment

The role is structured with approximately 80% effort dedicated to Graduate Medical Education leadership responsibilities, encompassing service as the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and Associate Medical Director for Graduate Medical Education. The remaining up to 20% effort may be dedicated to clinical practice, which allows for an active clinical presence while prioritizing institutional educational leadership.

•  One-year renewable appointment based on annual performance evaluation

Key Responsibilities

Provide institution-wide oversight of all accredited and non-accredited residency and fellowship programs (including dental and podiatry programs)

• Maintain compliance with ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements and other applicable accrediting bodies
• Serve as primary institutional contact for accreditation reviews, submissions, correspondence, and major program changes
• Chair and lead the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)
• Oversee program reviews, institutional reviews, continuous quality improvement, and corrective action plans
• Ensure recruitment, onboarding, credentialing, and support of residents and fellows
• Promote educational excellence, trainee well-being, professionalism, and faculty development
• Collaborate with quality and safety leaders to integrate trainees into patient safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Oversee development and maintenance of GME policies, affiliation agreements, and training agreements
• Lead the Office of Graduate Medical Education and oversee administrative operations and budget
• Collaborate with hospital, finance, compliance, and departmental leaders on workforce planning, funding, and strategic initiatives
• Represent the institution with ACGME, NRMP, AAMC, affiliate hospitals, and other external organizations
• Support educational alignment across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing medical education
• Participate in accreditation, regulatory, quality, safety, and operational committees as appropriate

How to Apply
Application materials must include a cover letter and a Curriculum Vitae. All inquiries and nominations should be directed in confidence to:  Katlyn Spano, Executive Physician and Faculty Recruiter [email protected]

Faculty Defined
Clinical faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with titles of assistant professor-clinical, associate professor-clinical, and professor-clinical. These faculty will have earned a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field. Clinical faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of three to five years. They may be reappointed to successive terms. Their primary career focus is the delivery of exemplary clinical care, which may also include teaching and/or research. ​

Tenure-Track faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of assistant professor, associate professor, or professor who are eligible for tenure or who have obtained tenure. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Their primary career focus centers on research, service, and teaching. Tenure-track faculty with MD, DO, or MD/PhD degrees may also be involved in clinical care.​

Research Faculty (regardless of rank) - Persons with the titles of research assistant professor, research associate professor, or research professor. These faculty will have earned a doctorate (PhD) or other terminal degree in the relevant field of study. Research faculty members are not eligible for tenure and are appointed for terms of one to five years. Their principal career focus is research.​

Graduate Medical Education at The Ohio State University

The Ohio State University Hospitals is the official sponsoring institution for all ACGME-accredited training programs at Ohio State. The GME Office oversees a total of 176 GME training programs with a total of 1,071 trainees.  Of those, there are 24 ACGME-accredited residencies with 752 residents and 58 ACGME-accredited fellowships with 241 fellows.  There are 94 programs that are either non-accredited or accredited by other organizations (e.g., CPME, CODA) with a total of 78 trainees this past year. 

In addition to these programs, the College of Medicine’s Department of Pediatrics oversees an additional set of pediatric-focused GME programs at Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH), which is a separate Sponsoring Institution for GME purposes.  Given the significant overlap between institutions, the DIO at NCH is a key collaborator for this role, but this role does not have any official responsibilities within the NCH Sponsoring Institution. NCH serves as our most robust GME affiliate institution with a number of OSU GME programs sending residents and fellows to NCH for pediatric components of their training.

There is one centralized GME Office with 9 total staff members that interfaces with program coordinators across individual clinical departments and divisions.  This role oversees the GME Office in collaboration with the Director of GME who runs the office day-to-day. 

The Ohio State University College of Medicine
The Ohio State University College of Medicine, with more than 5,000 learners, is the only academic medical center in central Ohio. Recognized as a Tier 1 school for research in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report “Best Medical Schools” list, it ranks among the top medical schools for research in the nation. It is also recognized as Tier 3 for primary care, further demonstrating its strength across the academic spectrum. Known for its innovative curriculum, cutting-edge research, and excellence in clinical care through The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, the college continues to advance its mission of education, discovery, and community impact. With more than 2,700 faculty across 20 clinical departments, eight basic science departments, and the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Ohio State is shaping the future of academic medicine - locally, nationally, and globally.

The Wexner Medical Center
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center comprises The Ohio State University College of Medicine and its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences; various research centers, programs and institutes; six hospitals; and more than 100 ambulatory and multispecialty facilities. The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is dedicated to providing world-class care for every person, every time; to delivering relentless innovation to improve lives; and to making this the best place to work and learn. We’re proud to celebrate our 34th consecutive year ranked on the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” list. Best Hospitals rankings are based on outcomes, structure, patient experience and expert opinion. This year, the Wexner Medical Center has five nationally ranked specialties out of 14 – Cancer; Neurology and Neurosurgery; Pulmonology and Lung Surgery; Rehabilitation; and Rheumatology – and two selected as high performing – Gastroenterology and GI Surgery and Geriatrics. U.S. News consistently ranks the Wexner Medical Center as the No. 1 adult hospital in Columbus. Our new University Hospital, which opened in February 2026, is the largest single-facility project ever undertaken at Ohio State. It’s designed to enhance a unified Wexner Medical Center campus providing world-class patient care, leading-edge research and outstanding clinical training. It features:

• 820 large, private rooms to elevate patient-centered care, nearly doubling the number of beds we have today26 floors, comprising 1.9 million square feet of innovative treatment space
• Enhanced connections between the new University Hospital and the OSUCCC – James
• More than half an acre of terrace space and a quarter acre of green space for a small park148 additional beds for patients of the OSUCCC – James
• 51 neonatal intensive care unit bassinets
• State-of-the-art diagnostic, treatment and inpatient service areas; imaging; operating rooms; and critical care and medical/surgical beds

The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of America’s leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

Columbus, Ohio
Located in Ohio’s capital city, Ohio State’s Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. In addition to  its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to Ohio State ATI in Wooster. 

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Additional Information:

Location:

Twelfth Ave, 395 W (0356)

Position Type:

Regular

Scheduled Hours:

40

Shift:

First Shift

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