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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Designated Institutional Official?

To thrive as a Designated Institutional Official (DIO), you need in-depth knowledge of graduate medical education (GME), accreditation requirements, and institutional policies, usually backed by advanced degrees in medicine or healthcare administration. Familiarity with accreditation systems such as ACGME WebADS, GME tracking software, and compliance management tools is typically required. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities help a DIO navigate complex regulatory environments and foster collaboration among program directors and hospital leadership. These skills are crucial to ensure institutional compliance, maintain accreditation, and promote high-quality education and patient care.

What is the difference between Designated Institutional Official vs Medical Director?

AspectDesignated Institutional OfficialMedical Director
CredentialsMedical license, often with administrative experienceMedical license, specialized in clinical practice
Work EnvironmentAcademic institutions, hospitals, or organizations overseeing training programsHospitals, clinics, or healthcare organizations managing clinical operations
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in educational and healthcare settings for oversight rolesCommon in healthcare facilities for clinical leadership
Primary FocusOversight of accreditation, compliance, and institutional policiesClinical quality, patient care, and medical staff management

The Designated Institutional Official primarily oversees accreditation and compliance within educational or healthcare institutions, while the Medical Director focuses on clinical operations and patient care. Both roles require medical credentials but serve different functions within healthcare organizations.

What are some common challenges Designated Institutional Officials face in maintaining accreditation standards?

Designated Institutional Officials (DIOs) often encounter challenges in ensuring continuous compliance with accreditation standards, especially as guidelines and requirements evolve. Coordinating across multiple residency and fellowship programs to standardize processes, documentation, and reporting can be complex. DIOs must also foster communication between program directors, faculty, and hospital leadership to address deficiencies and implement quality improvement initiatives. Staying organized and proactive is key to successfully navigating these responsibilities while supporting institutional growth.

What is a Designated Institutional Official?

A Designated Institutional Official (DIO) is a senior leader within an academic medical center or teaching hospital who oversees the institution's graduate medical education (GME) programs. The DIO ensures that all residency and fellowship programs comply with accreditation requirements set by organizations like the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). They are responsible for implementing policies, managing compliance, and serving as a liaison between program directors, institutional leadership, and accrediting bodies. The DIO also plays a key role in promoting a positive learning environment and addressing concerns related to resident and fellow education.
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Designated Institutional Official

Mohawk Valley Health Systems

Utica, NY • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Job Summary
The Designated Institutional Official (DIO) is a leadership role, supported by a .60 FTE administrative allocation that is responsible for providing oversight, direction and accountability for all aspects of Medial Education and the broader academic mission of Mohawk Valley Health System. This position ensures excellence in physician's clinical training, while maintaining full compliance with applicable accrediting body requirements and advancing the organization's academic and educational goals.
Core Job Responsibilities
  • Oversees the Medical Education Department leaders, with direct management responsibility for the Program Directors, the Regional Medical Student Dean, the Lead Physician, Inpatient Teaching Service, the Director of Medical Education, and other assigned positions. Mentor leaders and support their professional development and performance.
  • Accountable for the successful implementation of organizational strategies.
  • Manages all related human resource matters related to performance, hiring, termination, and training.
  • Designs and implements the academic component of the medical education department, such as faculty development programs, institutional grand rounds, senior resident leadership series, and program director development, leadership and mentoring initiatives.
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive medical education scholarly activity and research program, including the planning and hosting an annual GME Research Day, collaboration and innovation among medical students, residents, fellows, and faculty.
  • Oversees the clinical training, innovation, quality, and continuous improvement of medical student, residency and fellowship programs. Ensures all educational initiatives are deeply integrated with high quality, patient centered clinical practice, while ensuring full alignment with MVHS organizational objectives and applicable accrediting body requirements.
  • Oversees strategic and operational budgets, ensures fiscal compliance with organizational policies and department goals, and allocates financial, clinical and administrative resources to support medical student, resident and fellow education.
  • Develops and recommends opportunities to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Medical Officer. Builds collaborative partnerships to advance and support medical education (e.g., medical schools, specialty clinics, research institutions, local governments, and communities).
  • Monitors and enforces compliance with accrediting body requirements, MVHS institutional policies and federal, state and local laws.
  • Optimize medical student, resident and fellowship training opportunities through strong partnerships with program directors, department chairs, senior leaders, affiliated medical schools and participating sites.
  • Serves as the primary institutional leader for all accredited residency and fellowship programs, as the Designated Institutional Official and is accountable for fulfilling all ACGME requirements of the role.
  • Chair and serves as a voting member of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)
  • Ensures that the GMEC fulfills its oversight and review/approval responsibilities
  • Establish the level of staffing needed to support the GME administration
  • Ensures approval of program letters of agreement (PLA) that govern relationships between each accredited program and each participating site providing a required assignments for residents/fellows in the program
  • Oversees submissions of request to the ACGME, including the Annual Update and each ACGME accredited and recognized program(s)
  • Oversees the submission of applications for ACGME accreditation and recognition, requests for voluntary withdrawal of accreditation and recognition, and requests for changes in residency and fellowship program complements.
  • Annually, submits a written executive summary of the Annual Institutional Review to the Sponsoring Institution's Governing Body.
  • Performs other duties as required

Education/Experience Requirements
REQUIRED:
  • Medical Doctorate (MD) or Doctorate of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
  • Current certification in a specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties or American Osteopathic Association.
  • Three years of graduate medical education administrative experience including at least one year experience as a Program Director.
  • Unrestricted medical licensure in the state of New York.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing physicians and program administration
  • Knowledge of continuously evolving standards, requirements, and trends of medical education and research.
  • Demonstrated excellence in an overall mix of skills including clinical care, evaluation methodology, teaching, mentoring and scholarly activity that advances clinical medicine and institutional service.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage highly emotional situations with self-awareness and empathy
  • Proven interpersonal skills with a respectful approach to communication, conflict resolution, professionalism and collaboration while honoring diverse perspectives and personal limits.

Licensure/Certification Requirements
PREFERRED
  • Masters or doctoral degree in health administration or education
  • Experience as a Designated Institutional Official
  • Three years' experience as a Program Director
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in leading and managing physicians within a medical education setting, including oversight of faculty, program directors, or clinical educators in graduate or undergraduate medical training

Disclaimer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Job Details
Req Id 98264
Department ADMINISTRATION - MVHS
Shift Days
Shift Hours Worked 8.00
FTE 0.6
Work Schedule SALARIED MANAGEMENT
Employee Status A5 - Regular Part-Time (975 hours per year or more)
Union Non-Union
Pay Range $250,000 - $300,000

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