GME Accreditation Coordinator

About the role

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) Accreditation Coordinator supports the accreditation efforts of the UAMS COM GME office. The GME Accreditation Coordinator is a member of the COM GME Office’s leadership team and as such has unique knowledge of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), Institutional and program-specific requirements, policies and procedures.

Closing Date: 10/18/2026

Responsibilities

• Accreditation Coordination: Support Graduate Medical Education (GME) accreditation activities and ensure programs remain aligned with ACGME and institutional requirements.
• ACGME Data & Reporting: Utilize the ACGME Accreditation Data System to review data, generate reports, verify program information, and assist with annual institutional and program reporting requirements.
• Committee & Meeting Coordination: Coordinate Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) and subcommittee activities, including calendars, meeting invitations, attendance, document preparation, meeting minutes, reminders, and follow-up requirements.
• Program Reviews & Site Visits: Support internal program reviews, special reviews, institutional and program site visits, Annual Program Evaluations, and annual ACGME updates.
• Compliance Monitoring: Track and monitor compliance related to evaluations, Program Letters of Agreement, ACGME surveys, moonlighting, clinical activities, milestones, program changes, resident/fellow complement, participating sites, and other accreditation requirements.
• Process Management: Manage accreditation-related forms and workflows and collaborate with GME staff to develop and improve processes using systems such as SharePoint, New Innovations, and other institutional resources.
• Accreditation Documentation: Assist with tracking and responding to ACGME Letters of Notification, citations, surveys, and other accreditation documentation while ensuring institutional deadlines and requirements are met.
• Non-Standard Training Programs: Support programs seeking ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition, including application processes, accreditation requirements, and preparation for institutional site visits.
• Policies & Procedures: Assist with developing, maintaining, implementing, and communicating GME policies and procedures and support programs through transitions to new accreditation requirements or processes.
• Program Support & Consultation: Serve as a resource and point of contact for program directors, coordinators, residents, fellows, and other stakeholders regarding GME accreditation, policies, processes, and requirements.
• Special Projects & Events: Support GME special projects, annual orientation, communications, program tracking, and other institutional initiatives that support the continued growth of Graduate Medical Education.
• Collaboration & Customer Service: Work collaboratively with the GME team, program leadership, and other stakeholders to provide high-quality support, resolve issues, and promote effective GME operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health, business, or related field, or High School diploma/GED plus four (4) years of project coordination or administrative support experience required.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick