As a seasoned leader in Graduate Medical Education (GME), I have extensive experience in building residency programs from the ground up through strategic planning, operational organization, and a strong focus on quality improvement. I am responsible for creating and maintaining oversight of the accreditation process for both individual specialty programs and institutional accreditation across hospital systems. In addition to managing accreditation matters, my role encompasses directing the administrative operations and maintaining daily oversight of all medical education programs, which may include undergraduate medical education at designated facilities.Ensuring program compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies is a critical aspect of my responsibilities, as it directly impacts the success of the residency programs. I provide formal recommendations for improvement based on accreditation standards and assist in guiding strategic initiatives to open new residency programs, as directed by the designated institutional official or corporate leadership.My scope of leadership may extend across single or multiple hospital campuses. At the local level, I establish and maintain strong business relationships with service lines and C-Suite executives to advocate for GME-related priorities, such as accreditation timelines, staffing, and space planning. I regularly collaborate with executive leadership on budgetary planning and resource allocation to ensure the continued growth and success of GME programs.

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* I build and drive the program to support and sustain each other and in other organizations workforces diversity, inclusion, education and retain resident efforts. *I try to foster an equitable and inclusive working environment for everyone.* I ensure that diversity and inclusion is consistent within the program.* I make changes and drive the DEI program by building effective relationships throughout the organization. * I identify the needs all and help develop strategies, training, initiative and create action plans, in partnership with the Program Director. * I track divisional participation of DIE of staff.* I helped to establish, I document, and track the current landscape of DEI participation.* I regularly measure, analyze, and highlight areas of strength and weaknesses and provide consultative support to identify opportunities, interventions, and initiatives for any improvements.

I make sure all program information is up-to-date across various sites like ACGME, RNP, FREIDA, and ERAS. I'm the go-to person for establishing contracts and PLA for rotations at external facilities. Whether it's creating or updating affiliation agreements and program letters of agreement between different institutions and departments, I've got it covered.In my role, I take charge of the administrative operations, ensuring proper oversight and daily management of all medical education programs. My daily routine includes handling legal and financial responsibilities related to residents, rotators, and medical students. I also identify the financial support needed to align our residency programs with ACGME requirements.Streamlining entrance pathways into the organization and facilitating the training of external resident rotators in our computer system is something I actively work on. Additionally, I play a crucial role in strategic planning for both programs and the hospital. And let's not forget policy development – I'm hands-on in writing GME and departmental policies. It's all in a day's work for me.

Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Chairman of the Department. Monitors and maintains Chairman's calendar, coordinating schedule changes as needed. Prepares documents including letters, memos, policy papers, reports, and meeting materials. Assists Chairman with the preparation of scientific manuscripts and documents from drafts through final submission to scientific journals and professional organizations. Coordinates correspondence among authors of scientific submissions, as necessary. Coordinates distribution of material between authors.Assists Chairman with multi-media presentations. Under the direction of the Department Chairman, develops slides from content derived from researching institutional data and academic and scientific journals Coordinates travel arrangements for the Chairman. Enters appropriate travel documents into PeopleSoft.Responsible for maintaining Chairman's memberships in professional societies. Ensures Chairman's medical credentials are current and submit renewals as required.Tracks and processes reimbursements for memberships, license renewals, business functions/travel, etc.Grand Rounds CME Certified Coordinator. Coordinate the recruitment, appointment, credentialing, and international visas. Responsible for and point of contact for onboarding and orientation of all new physicians and staff. Coordinate team activities, quarterly monthly newsletter and the staff-to-workload ratios to accomplish the most effective use of resources.

Monitored and maintained Physicians respective funding accounts.Supervise daily activities of two (2) FTEs administrative support staff to ensure smooth workflow and operation of the department.Relieved supervisor of variety of administrative duties, which involve thorough understanding of functions, programs, and policies of the organization Coordinated and scheduled meetings and manage calendars in Outlook; Process Kronos payroll timesheets for the department; process PTO requests; process employee reimbursements; process confidential paperwork such as payroll notifications.Assisted in posting positions, tracking applications, appointment packets, onboarding and offboarding of faculty and staff. Provided administrative oversight for department education programs for students, residents, and fellowsDeveloped and distributed call schedule.Pre-screens staff applicants and coordinates interview process for supervisor.Assisted in planning of meeting, conferences, and depositions, scheduling business trips, including processing check requests, travel reimbursements, and interoffice bill. Develop and implement new office management procedures according to changing office situations in order to streamline or automate processes or eliminate conflict and/or duplication.Prepared and monitored budget: prepares independently or directly assists in the preparation of department budget; monitors all budgets and grant expenditures; makes budget allocations.Assisted in planning of meeting, conferences, and depositions, scheduling business trips, including processing check requests, travel reimbursements, and interoffice bills.Coordinated the credentialing, re-credentialing and clinical privileging process and reappointment to the medical staff office, temporary applications, staff category changes, additional privileges, and resignations.

Assisted in posting positions, tracking applications, appointment packets, onboarding and offboarding of the faculty. Pre-screened staff applicants and coordinates interview process for supervisor.Assisted in planning of meeting, conferences, and depositions, scheduling business trips, including processing check requests, travel reimbursements, and interoffice bill. Developed and implemented new office management procedures according to changing office situations to streamline or automate processes or eliminate conflict and/or duplication.Informed residents and trainees of inter and intradepartmental policy and procedure changes, with assistance from GME office.Tracked, reported, and ensured compliance with procedures regarding licensing, moonlighting, annual contracts, and initial and re-credentialing of trainees. Manages materials for specialty-specific trainee exams and may assist with proctoring exams. Manages the evaluative processes of the trainees, program, faculty, and rotations.Assists in the preparation for ACGME Site Visits and internal reviews. Assists in monitoring residents' duty hours and operative/case experience via regular review of data reports.Tracks and processes initial paperwork for visa requests, in conjunction with the Registrar and International Office. Informs residents and trainees of inter and intradepartmental policy and procedure changes, with assistance from GME office.Tracks, reports and ensures compliance with procedures regarding licensing, moonlighting, annual contracts, and initial and re-credentialing of trainees. Manages materials for specialty-specific trainee exams and may assist with proctoring exams. Manages the evaluative processes of the trainees, program, faculty, and rotations.Assists in the preparation for ACGME Site Visits and internal reviews. Assists in monitoring residents’ duty hours and operative/case experience via regular review of data reports.

Supervise daily activities of three (3) FTEs administrative support staff, two (2) nurses, and two (2) scheduling staff; maintains confidential files; conduct performance reviews.Trained employees on a day to day work, equipment and scheduling procedures. Ensured a smooth workflow and operation of department, counsels and motivates administrative staff to capitalize on their strengths and improve development areas.Coordinates onboarding and training of new hires and transfers, management of the department which included, but is not limited to: billing, specialized processes, financial, payroll, contract management, credentialing, licensing, accounts payable, supply ordering, HIPAA, OSHA, and all state and Federal compliance.Handle leave management FML and non-FML, and sabbaticals.Coordinated staff-to-workload ratios, team activities, conducted all hiring, performance reviews, counseling/disciplinary action, and termination of office staff.Performed office administrative duties: prepares purchase requisitions; coordinates and monitors maintenance services; serves as a liaison between departments, faculty and staff.Prepared and monitored budget: prepares independently or directly assists in the preparation of department budget; monitors all budgets and grant expenditures; makes budget allocations; develops and maintains bookkeeping system; prepares financial and administrative reportsAssisted in planning of meeting, conferences, depositions, scheduling business trips, including processing check requests, travel reimbursements, and interoffice bills and Grand RoundsCoordinates the credentialing, re-credentialing and clinical privileging process and reappointment to the medical staff office, temporary applications, staff category changes, additional privileges and resignations.Coordinated staff services, interoffice activities, seminars, schedules, division programs, and related administrative needs.