Job Description
Help shape the next generation of physicians.
Howard University Hospital is seeking an experienced Director, Graduate Medical Education (GME) to lead the strategy, operations, and administration of our Graduate Medical Education programs. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide strategic leadership for Graduate Medical Education at the nation's only teaching hospital on the campus of a historically Black university and a designated Level I Trauma Center.
Role Summary
Reporting directly to the Chief Medical Officer , you will provide strategic leadership for GME operations, accreditation, compliance, financial stewardship, and program growth while serving as the central liaison between residency programs, academic departments, faculty, and affiliate partners.
What You'll Do
Provide strategic and operational leadership for Howard University Hospital's Graduate Medical Education (GME) enterprise.
Direct the operations and administration of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), including meeting planning, documentation, governance activities, and follow-up on committee actions.
Lead the Annual Institutional Review (AIR) process, coordinating institutional assessment, documentation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Develop, implement, and maintain institutional GME policies and governance processes in accordance with ACGME Institutional Requirements.
Oversee institutional accreditation activities, including monitoring accreditation action plans, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring ongoing regulatory readiness.
Manage institutional GME data, dashboards, and reporting to support accreditation, regulatory compliance, executive leadership, and institutional decision-making.
Establish and oversee institutional processes for confidential reporting, review, and resolution of resident and fellow concerns in alignment with ACGME requirements.
Ensure institutional compliance with ACGME accreditation standards, CMS regulations, institutional policies, and applicable federal and state requirements.
Provide leadership for GME operational planning, process improvement, and program growth initiatives that strengthen the institution's academic mission.
Lead and develop the GME administrative team while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and service excellence.
Oversee the GME operating budget and support long-term financial planning and Medicare GME reimbursement activities, including DGME and IGME reporting.
Partner with physician leadership, residency and fellowship program leadership, academic departments, and affiliate institutions to support the success of Graduate Medical Education across the organization.
Ensure accurate institutional documentation, records management, and regulatory reporting supporting Graduate Medical Education operations.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. In lieu of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience in GME accreditation and operations will be considered.
Seven (7) years of relevant experience in GME operations.
Five (5) years of relevant experience as a program director.
Knowledge of GME programs and the workings of postgraduate medical education.
Knowledge of standard accounting principles.
Demonstrated experience in program management and creating/managing budgets and business plans.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.
Ability to delegate tasks and motivate a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and oral.
Proven program management and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of Joint Commission, HIPAA, and federal and local regulatory requirements as they pertain to GME programs.
About Howard University Hospital
Howard University Hospital traces its roots to Freedmen's Hospital, established in 1862, and is proud to be the nation's only teaching hospital located on the campus of a historically Black university. As a designated Level I Trauma Center, we bring together compassionate care, academic excellence, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the health of our community.
What We Offer
Pay & Schedule
This is a full-time, exempt position working Monday through Friday, onsite at Howard University Hospital in Washington, DC. The annual salary range for this role is $157,000–$172,500 . Placement within the range is based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Compliance Statements
Culture of Care: Howard University Hospital supports a Just Culture that promotes accountability, learning, and patient safety.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Howard University Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, including the DC Human Rights Act.
Reasonable Accommodation: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Howard University Hospital provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, contact HUHLA@huhosp.org.
Pay Transparency: The posted salary range reflects HUH’s good-faith estimate for this position at the time of posting, consistent with the DC Pay Transparency Act.
Disclaimer: This posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Duties may be modified based on the needs of the organization.
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