Director of Graduate Medical Education

Company: Hca Healthcare
Location: Augusta
Posted on: January 26, 2026

Job Description:

HCA Graduate Medical Education (GME) is the largest sponsor of residency and fellowship training programs across the nation. With more than 300 programs across more than 60 hospitals, we are building a leading network of innovative, patient-centered graduate medical education programs. We believe graduate medical education is much more than medical training. Our goal is to inspire the next generation of physicians to care for and improve human life by focusing on patient-centered approaches to practicing the latest evidence-based medicine. GME is a relatively new service line within HCA Healthcare. The group is expected to grow substantially over the next several years, so this is an excellent growth opportunity. HCA hospitals currently train more than 5,000 residents and fellows with that number growing to nearly 8,000 by 2028. In partnership with the Division Vice President of GME, the Division Director of Graduate Medical Education (DDGME) is responsible for the operations, strategic planning, leadership and management of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) development and maintenance in the Division. The DDGME works with the DVP to resolve complex issues and make business decisions for the GME enterprise in the Division. This role is hospital based with some travel required. Readiness and Accreditation • The position will work with each facility to ensure ongoing readiness for Institutional review by ACGME and meets with all programs to secure necessary paperwork. • Quarterly audits of each specialty area as designated by the Division or Corporate Leadership and/or program directors. • Facilitates necessary training and orientation for each facility. • Development of mechanisms to ensure appropriate teaching of ACGME competencies. Program Development • Assists the DVP and hospitals with the creation of new programs. • Manages the application process with external resources. • Stays abreast of agenda close dates and monitors timely submission of new program applications. • Manages oversight of new and continued program accreditation and maintenance of institutional accreditation. • Communicates with program directors. • Tracks accreditation status of programs. • Addresses needed program changes. • Addresses citations. • Monitors and assists facilities as they prepare for site visits. • Participates in internal review process and assessment of annual program improvements and assist in reporting action steps to the Division or Corporate Leadership and related program directors. Management Responsibilities • Manages the hiring and training of all GME staff in the Division. • Will audit and run reports as needed from the residency management tool to ensure all programs are appropriately populating program information. • Assists as needed to ensure that faculty agreements/contracts are being managed timely by each hospital. • Assists Hospital to ensure a smooth transition for PDs, APDs, and Core Faculty into employment by HCA. • Creates/streamlines efficient pathways for entrance into the organization by Program Coordinators and facilitates any needed orientation not only to the Division but the GME service line. • Identifies revenue enhancement and cost containment initiatives and in conjunction with the hospitals prepares the operating and capital budgets for Graduate Medical Education cost centers. • Manages fiscal and human resources for Graduate Medical Education. • Determines resources required to meet goals and objectives. • Reviews and approves contracts between Medical Education and internal and external partners. • Supervises the daily activities of the facility or market GME staff leaders and the Residency • Coordinators to ensure institutional program guidelines are satisfied. • Includes responsibility for performance appraisals, discipline, scheduling and any supervisory related duties. • Regularly interacts with facility C-Suite in support of GME staff and program requirements to ensure alignment of facility and GME goals • Develops and manages operating and capital budgets for related programs. • Manages all Division Accreditation Site Visits. • Assist the VP of the Division with any needed activity. • Oversee resident liaison meetings, organize and chair GMEC meetings in the absence of the DIO. • Works in conjunction with GME Leadership Team to create or update Master Affiliation Agreements and Aggregate Agreements. • Assist Hospitals if they need guidance regarding Program Letters of Agreement and or AAMC medical student agreements and the use of VSAS for medical student rotations. • Identify financial support needed to maintain residency programs according to institutional requirements set forth by the ACGME. • Maintain documents relative to GMEC meetings and accreditation. • Facilitates the creation of a sense of community for Program Coordinators. • Helps set the annual calendar for the Division and oversee Division-wide meetings and training including annual resident orientation. • Participate in local, regional and national activities on behalf of HCA GME. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: • Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 4 years of experience in Graduate Medical Education operations; equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Benefits Doctors Hospital of Augusta offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) • Colleague recognition program • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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