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GENERAL SUMMARY:

TheDesignated Institutional Official (DIO)is the senior leader responsible for the oversight, accreditation, and strategic direction of all Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs sponsored by Henry Ford St. John Hospital. The DIO has the authority and accountability to ensure that all residency and fellowship programs comply with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements, as well as the standards of other applicable accrediting, certifying, or regulatory bodies (e.g., CPME, CODA).

The DIO leads institutional efforts to sustain a robust, learner-centered clinical learning environment that prioritizes patient safety, quality of care, health equity, professionalism, and physician well-being, as required by ACGME Institutional Requirements. This role collaborates closely with Henry Ford Health (HFH) GME leadership to ensure alignment with HFH’s mission, priorities, and system-wide policies.

The DIO Reports directly to the Chief Medical Officer, Henry Ford St. John Hospital and The Chief Education Officer, Henry Ford Health or designee.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Institutional Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the ACGME-recognized DIO with ultimate authority and accountability for GME at the Sponsoring Institution.

• Ensure continuous compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and specialty-specific Program Requirements.

• Direct institutional preparation for and responses to ACGME annual updates, site visits, and other reviews.

• Ensure compliance with additional accrediting or oversight bodies (e.g., CPME, CODA) for all relevant programs.

2. GMEC Leadership and Policy Development

• Oversee the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) to ensure compliance with ACGME requirements.

• Ensure accurate GMEC documentation, reporting, and timely policy development and updates.

• Lead institutional GME policy development in alignment with HFH system standards.

3. GME Program Quality, Safety, and Performance

• Oversee the accreditation status, learning environment, and performance of all residency and fellowship programs.

• Implement systematic quality improvement and address underperforming programs.

• Ensure educational programs support safe, high-quality patient care and learner well-being.

4. Institutional Leadership and Strategic Integration

• Align GME with Henry Ford – St. John Hospital and HFH system mission, strategy, and clinical priorities.

• Advocate for resources including protected time, infrastructure, and faculty development.

• Partner with HFH GME and UGME leadership to ensure integration of policies, processes, and best practices.

5. Resident, Fellow, and Program Director Support

• Promote learner well-being, professionalism, and compliance with due process standards.

• Provide mentorship and leadership development for Program Directors and faculty.

6. Faculty and Leadership Development

• Lead faculty development initiatives consistent with ACGME and institutional priorities.

• Support educational innovation, mentorship, and scholarship among faculty.

7. Data, Reporting, and Institutional Risk Management

• Oversee accreditation documentation (ADS, surveys, applications, match data, national reporting).

• Collaborate with finance and reimbursement teams on compliance, accuracy, and optimization of GME cost reports and revenue streams.

Manage GME-related legal, compliance, and risk issues

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• MD or DO (or equivalent international medical degree)

• Board certification in a recognized medical specialty

• Active, unrestricted medical license in the State of Michigan (or ability to obtain prior to start date)

• Current or planned clinical practice at Henry Ford St. John Hospital

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in Graduate Medical Education (e.g., Program Director, Associate DIO, GMEC Chair/Member)

• Comprehensive knowledge of ACGME accreditation processes, institutional compliance, and program oversight

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven leadership experience at the institutional level in GME administration

• Active involvement in scholarly activity (e.g., research, peer-reviewed publications, quality improvement, curriculum innovation)

• Leadership or active participation in national educational organizations, committees, or task forces

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to lead across disciplines and departments

Additional Information

+ Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital

+ Department: Medical Education Admin

+ Henry Ford Health Location: Henry Ford St. John Hospital

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Union Code: Not Applicable

Additional Details

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

Overview

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers .

Benefits

The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is

committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to

race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height,

weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information,

or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.