Job Posting: Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

ACGME, the not-for-profit that sets educational accreditation standards for US graduate medical education (residency and fellowship programs), is hiring a full-time Ombudsperson. "The Ombudsperson serves as the process content expert and primary point of contact for concerned parties who wish to report issues about their ACGME-accredited programs and/or Sponsoring Institutions." The position is independent, impartial, and exist outside of the ACGME accreditation process. The position reports to the Director of Resident Services and Initiatives, Amy Beane, who established the Ombuds role in 2017.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree or at least five year of direct experience in graduate medical education, education, social work, counseling, or at the ACGME. Preferred qualifications include: a Master’s degree and eight years of related experience (accreditation, social work, counseling, Ombuds, or working with medical faculty, residents, and fellows). No salary or closing date indicated. (Indeed.)

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