Director of Medical Education
The University of Georgia, Athens, GA, United States
Director of Medical Education
Department: SOM-UME
Location: Athens Area
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the School of Medicine
The University of Georgia School of Medicine was founded in 2024 and received preliminary accreditation in 2026. The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation’s eighth‑largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 39th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita. As a top‑20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well‑positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state’s ability to provide quality health care for its citizens. The School of Medicine is located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens. In its inaugural year, the UGA School of Medicine will enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree, PhD or EdD in Higher Education, Educational Technology, Health Professions Education, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in curriculum administration in medical or health professions education.
Previous participation in an LCME accreditation cycle within a medical school or health sciences institution.
Experience in staff management within a complex, multi‑functional academic environment.
Experience in managing educational technology and curriculum mapping systems.
Position Summary
The Director of Medical Education for the School of Medicine partners with the Associate Dean for Curriculum to provide oversight and supervisory leadership to MD program curricular operations, curriculum mapping, curriculum management, instructional design, educational technology integration, academic records coordination, and administrative support for the MD curriculum. The Director provides oversight and direct supervision to approximately 20 staff members and coordinators within the Office of Curriculum, who provide administrative and logistical support to curriculum operations and the Office of Curriculum. The Director supports compliance with LCME accreditation standards, continuous quality improvement, and curricular management and delivery under direction of the Associate Dean for Curriculum and in collaboration with the curricular assistant deans and directors, curricular academic leads, and teaching faculty.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Knowledge of LCME accreditation, curriculum mapping, and medical education best practices.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
Ability to manage crucial conversations and communicate effectively with a wide array of stakeholders.
Expertise with medical education technology platforms and learning management systems such as eLC, One45, ExamSoft, and the NBME portal.
Ability to work independently and to work in teams.
Knowledge of FERPA and other federal regulations that govern student academic records.
Physical Demands
Work in an office setting with extended periods at a computer and attendance at in‑person meetings. The employee will work primarily in a professional office setting. The role requires the ability to engage in prolonged computer use and frequent movement between campus buildings for team meetings.
Duties/Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership of Curricular Operations and Organizational Management
Provides strategic oversight and leadership for day to day MD program curricular operations.
Directs the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of scheduling, educational technology integration, and operational workflows across the Office of Curriculum.
Exercises supervisory authority over approximately 20 professional staff and coordinators, ensuring organizational effectiveness, appropriate workload distribution, staff development, and alignment with schoolwide curricular priorities.
Oversees the use of technology systems that are used to manage and deliver the curriculum, such as One45, eLC, Teams, and Simcapture.
Manages third party technology tools and student learning resources provided by the School of Medicine.
Percentage of time: 40
Governance of Curriculum Mapping and Compliance Infrastructure
Working with the Associate Dean for Curriculum, develops curriculum mapping, curricular documentation, and management of the curriculum map.
Ensures the curriculum map accurately represents instructional design and program competencies.
Manage data flows and data integrity, ensuring that curricular mapping and curricular records comply with LCME accreditation requirements.
Percentage of time: 25
Academic Records and Credentialing
Work with the registrar of the school of medicine to manage academic records, and direct the integration of academic record management into the various systems used to manage and deliver the curriculum.
Supervise student credentialing for clinical education and supervise the work of the relevant coordinator.
Percentage of time: 15
Leadership in Instructional Design and Faculty Support
Guides instructional design, faculty support, and curriculum implementation across the entire MD curriculum.
Evaluates pedagogical frameworks, faculty development initiatives, and instructional technology solutions.
Supervises the work of the instructional design specialist.
Supports faculty in adopting evidence‑based medical education practices.
Percentage of time: 10
Accreditation, Continuous Quality Improvement, Data‑driven Decision‑making
Supports accreditation reporting, internal CQI processes, and data‑driven curriculum management.
Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Curriculum to ensure curricular LCME readiness.
Compiles data, reports, and data analysis for the Curriculum Oversight Committee, the Quality Improvement Committees, and for LCME accreditation.
Advise the Associate Dean for Curriculum on policy, program structure, and strategic decisions that ensure the long‑term excellence of the MD program.
Percentage of time: 10
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Wendy Gilfedder
Recruitment Contact Email: somhr@uga.edu
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Location: Athens Area
About the University of Georgia
Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the School of Medicine
The University of Georgia School of Medicine was founded in 2024 and received preliminary accreditation in 2026. The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation’s eighth‑largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 39th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita. As a top‑20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well‑positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state’s ability to provide quality health care for its citizens. The School of Medicine is located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens. In its inaugural year, the UGA School of Medicine will enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future.
EEO Policy Statement
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 10 years of professional experience to include 3 years of supervisory experience
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree, PhD or EdD in Higher Education, Educational Technology, Health Professions Education, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in curriculum administration in medical or health professions education.
Previous participation in an LCME accreditation cycle within a medical school or health sciences institution.
Experience in staff management within a complex, multi‑functional academic environment.
Experience in managing educational technology and curriculum mapping systems.
Position Summary
The Director of Medical Education for the School of Medicine partners with the Associate Dean for Curriculum to provide oversight and supervisory leadership to MD program curricular operations, curriculum mapping, curriculum management, instructional design, educational technology integration, academic records coordination, and administrative support for the MD curriculum. The Director provides oversight and direct supervision to approximately 20 staff members and coordinators within the Office of Curriculum, who provide administrative and logistical support to curriculum operations and the Office of Curriculum. The Director supports compliance with LCME accreditation standards, continuous quality improvement, and curricular management and delivery under direction of the Associate Dean for Curriculum and in collaboration with the curricular assistant deans and directors, curricular academic leads, and teaching faculty.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Knowledge of LCME accreditation, curriculum mapping, and medical education best practices.
Strong leadership and project management skills.
Ability to communicate well orally and in writing.
Ability to manage crucial conversations and communicate effectively with a wide array of stakeholders.
Expertise with medical education technology platforms and learning management systems such as eLC, One45, ExamSoft, and the NBME portal.
Ability to work independently and to work in teams.
Knowledge of FERPA and other federal regulations that govern student academic records.
Physical Demands
Work in an office setting with extended periods at a computer and attendance at in‑person meetings. The employee will work primarily in a professional office setting. The role requires the ability to engage in prolonged computer use and frequent movement between campus buildings for team meetings.
Duties/Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership of Curricular Operations and Organizational Management
Provides strategic oversight and leadership for day to day MD program curricular operations.
Directs the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of scheduling, educational technology integration, and operational workflows across the Office of Curriculum.
Exercises supervisory authority over approximately 20 professional staff and coordinators, ensuring organizational effectiveness, appropriate workload distribution, staff development, and alignment with schoolwide curricular priorities.
Oversees the use of technology systems that are used to manage and deliver the curriculum, such as One45, eLC, Teams, and Simcapture.
Manages third party technology tools and student learning resources provided by the School of Medicine.
Percentage of time: 40
Governance of Curriculum Mapping and Compliance Infrastructure
Working with the Associate Dean for Curriculum, develops curriculum mapping, curricular documentation, and management of the curriculum map.
Ensures the curriculum map accurately represents instructional design and program competencies.
Manage data flows and data integrity, ensuring that curricular mapping and curricular records comply with LCME accreditation requirements.
Percentage of time: 25
Academic Records and Credentialing
Work with the registrar of the school of medicine to manage academic records, and direct the integration of academic record management into the various systems used to manage and deliver the curriculum.
Supervise student credentialing for clinical education and supervise the work of the relevant coordinator.
Percentage of time: 15
Leadership in Instructional Design and Faculty Support
Guides instructional design, faculty support, and curriculum implementation across the entire MD curriculum.
Evaluates pedagogical frameworks, faculty development initiatives, and instructional technology solutions.
Supervises the work of the instructional design specialist.
Supports faculty in adopting evidence‑based medical education practices.
Percentage of time: 10
Accreditation, Continuous Quality Improvement, Data‑driven Decision‑making
Supports accreditation reporting, internal CQI processes, and data‑driven curriculum management.
Collaborates with the Associate Dean for Curriculum to ensure curricular LCME readiness.
Compiles data, reports, and data analysis for the Curriculum Oversight Committee, the Quality Improvement Committees, and for LCME accreditation.
Advise the Associate Dean for Curriculum on policy, program structure, and strategic decisions that ensure the long‑term excellence of the MD program.
Percentage of time: 10
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Wendy Gilfedder
Recruitment Contact Email: somhr@uga.edu
#J-18808-Ljbffr