Summary

The Designated Institutional Official (DIO) is a senior leadership role at MGB working in the Chief Academic Office. The DIO is responsible for overseeing and advancing the institution's academic mission across graduate medical education (GME). This role involves strategic planning, operational leadership, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, while fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation. The DIO collaborates closely with the VPs of Education, department chairs, program directors, faculty, and institutional stakeholders. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution's academic environment and ensuring its education programs produce competent, compassionate, and innovative healthcare professionals.

Job description

Job Summary

The Designated Institutional Official (DIO) is a senior leadership role at MGB working in the Chief Academic Office. The DIO is responsible for overseeing and advancing the institution's academic mission across graduate medical education (GME). This role involves strategic planning, operational leadership, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, while fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation. The DIO collaborates closely with the VPs of Education, department chairs, program directors, faculty, and institutional stakeholders. This position plays a pivotal role in shaping the institution's academic environment and ensuring its education programs produce competent, compassionate, and innovative healthcare professionals.

Essential Functions

Develop and implement strategic plans to advance the institution's mission in Graduate Medical Education, aligning educational initiatives with the broader institutional goals and CAO directives.
Provide visionary leadership in the design, delivery, and evaluation of GME programs. Oversee all ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs.
Ensure institutional and programmatic compliance with ACGME standards and requirements.
Maintain effective communication and collaboration with department chairs, program directors, and faculty through dotted-line reporting relationships.
Ensure all education programs meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Oversee budgeting and resource allocation for education programs.
Performs other duties as assigned complies with all policies and standards.

Working Conditions

The position requires regular on-site presence across MGB locations, with travel primarily between MGH, BWH, and Assembly Row and occasional travel to other MGB sites.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine required
At least 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in medical education
Experience in ACGME accreditation
Track record as a Program/Fellowship Director in GME
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits
Career advancement opportunities
Bonuses
Recognition programs

Company overview

Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.