FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

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The Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine is a subspecialty Division in the Department of Medicine. This position will administer two accredited clinical training programs averaging 10 clinical trainees per year and 2 advanced trainees.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Program Administrator (PA) (Program Operations Specialist (E S 8)) is responsible for the day to day operations of the programs in compliance with residency/fellowship training program requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The PA works with the Program Directors (PD), associated Program Directors and core training faculty in developing and maintaining the educational quality of the training program and ensuring compliance with ACGME accreditation standards and other regulatory requirements. The PA functions as a liaison between the PD, fellows, training faculty, UW Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME), participating training sites, and other departments, and must be knowledgeable about patient care/operational activities at the various training sites in which their fellows rotate.

Position Complexities
This position is responsible for working with two separate but complementary training programs. The PA will work with each program's PD and associate PDs/training site directors to ensure compliance with accrediting bodies and oversight agencies, while implementing curricular updates and individualized evaluation processes, assessing outcomes measures, and allocating budgetary resources. This position functions within the complex environment of academic medicine with obligations to multiple oversight groups and funding entities.

Position Dimensions and Impact to the University
Graduate Medical Education is a dynamic and challenging area and of great importance to the University. The Division of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine training sites include UWMC, HMC, Seattle VA, Seattle Children's Hospital, Fred Hutch Cancer Center and other individual sites of practice. This position works with the faculty leaders to ensure that program and individual training goals are met annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Accreditation and Compliance (20%)