Officer-Chief Academic
Company: Baptist Memorial Health Care
Location: Memphis
Posted on: March 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview Position Summary The Graduate Medical
Education (GME) CAO/System DIO provides leadership and oversight,
working in close coordination with the Vice President/Chief Medical
Officer, system and entity senior operational leaders, and other
key stakeholders in the strategic design, development, and
administration of a comprehensive Graduate Medical Education
Residency and Fellowship strategy for Baptist Memorial Health Care.
Responsibilities for the GME CAO/System DIO include, but are not
limited to, designing a roadmap that links Graduate Residency and
Fellowship academic programs to a broader clinical and business
strategy. This strategy aims to build academic program excellence,
meet and/or exceed regulatory compliance and accreditation
standards, and focus on continuous improvement. The GME CAO/DIO
will oversee the development of a system-wide community needs
assessment to support and align educational programs with health
care needs, services, workforce needs and requirements, and
financial viability for program placement or expansion throughout
the system. Additionally, they will develop and implement a strong
clinical learning environment to drive GME health initiatives,
assess health trends and innovations, and promote a holistic
approach to meeting the needs of the communities served. GME
CAO/DIO will use tools and analytics to measure utilization and
program effectiveness, health improvements, and clinical
educational outcomes. They will work in close coordination and
partnership with system and hospital leaders, as well as, the
Baptist Memorial Medical Group, and the Baptist Health Sciences
University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Provides oversight of
processes, systems, and technology to promote scalability,
alignment, and accountability within areas of responsibility. The
CAO/System DIO will foster a culture of excellence aligned with the
Baptist mission, vision, values, and principles.
Education/Certification - M.D./D.O. required, with a preference for
additional graduate training such as M.Ed., M.H.A., or M.B.A. -
Board-certified in specialty area with active medical license and
at least 3 years' experience in clinical practice. Knowledge and
Work Experience 1. Extensive leadership experience in Graduate
Medical Education, preferably as DIO or Associate DIO; or a
residency or fellowship program director, within a complex health
system or organization. 2. Team-oriented, action-focused, hands-on,
strategically minded, experienced physician or equivalent skilled
educational leader. Exceptional skills in communicating with a
broad group of stakeholders are essential. 3. Deep working
knowledge of GME and research processes, operations, finances, and
accreditation requirements. 4. Experience working with GME
professional organizations (i.e. ACGME) at the national, regional,
or local levels. 5. Proven track record of initiating change and
innovation to advance strategic priorities. 6. Ability to recruit,
mentor, and retain highly skilled professional staff. 7.
Demonstrated leadership/team building skills essential, excellence
in communication and interpersonal skills, collaborative approach
to work. 8. Ability to influence and interact with all levels of
senior leadership, professional, clinical, technical, academic, and
administrative faculty and staff. 9. Dedication to the well-being
and success of residents and fellows. Commitment, understanding,
and enthusiasm for the Baptist's mission, clinically based
learning, and interprofessional approaches to teaching, learning,
research, and community service.
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