GME Education Specialist

About the Department

The University of Chicago Department of Surgery, operating since 1927, is renowned for its multidisciplinary clinical and academic excellence. Faculty members are leaders in advancing surgical procedures and techniques, such as minimally invasive surgery. The department also conducts extensive research across various fields including the gut microbiome, tissue bioengineering, stem cell research, cancer, and immunotolerance.

Job Summary

The General Surgery Education Specialist supports the Program Director and Associate Program Directors in managing the General Surgery Residency training program at UChicago Medicine. Key responsibilities include regulatory compliance, administrative support, trainee supervision, budget management, and event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Maintains regulatory compliance with ACGME and ABOS guidelines.
• Maintains records for and participates in site visits and internal reviews.
• Supports trainee recruitment and management.
• Facilitates evaluative processes and conducts program evaluations.
• Manages department-level trainee orientation and credentialing.
• Coordinates and interprets requirements for accreditation, duty schedules, and recruitment.
• Organizes meetings and prepares materials for conferences and lectures.

Education

• Minimum Qualifications: College or university degree in a related field.
• Work Experience: 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Preferred Qualifications: Graduate degree in a related field, CAMEG certification.

Education Specialist

• Education: Graduate degree in a related field, including public health, education, or administration strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in a GME or UME capacity strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Demonstrable competence in basic office management platforms, including Outlook, Excel, Powerpoint, and Zoom.
• Basic web building and Canva use strongly preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with discretion.
• Ability to maintain calm and courteous demeanor under pressure.
• Complex event management and organization skills.
• Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve issues.
• Ability to follow an issue through to resolution.
• Considerable skill in working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to take initiative and organize projects.

Benefits

• Eligible for a wide range of benefits programs and resources.
• Information about benefits can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.