Who Should Attend?GME leaders with up to five years' experience in an institutional GME leadership role, who are responsible for the institutional oversight of GME at an AAMC member institution including: designated institutional officials, GME deans, vice presidents for academic affairs, GME directors, and others. Leaders with more experience are welcome to apply and placement will be granted on a case-by-case basis; however, the course is most beneficial for those newer in their institutional GME leadership position.
Upcoming Certificate Program
The application process for the 2024-2025 GME Leadership Development Certificate Program has closed. Dates for the next cycle have yet to be determined. Sign up for updates to be included in future program outreach.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the program, participants will have enhanced their abilities to:
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Develop and enhance regional and national networks of professional peer groups, in addition to understanding the specialty groups available for membership;
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Understand and actualize the difference between management and leadership, knowing that both skill sets must be enriched for success as a DIO and GME Office leader;
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Design an organizational structure for their educational mission which stresses agility and proficiency; identifying potential contributors and developing their skill sets;
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Establish a competency in financial principles; understand the options of educational and medical financing, and develop a long-range plan;
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Demonstrate competency in basic change management techniques and utilize strategies to implement change within their institution, perhaps facilitated by ALP;
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Integrate tools from the field of human resources to manage central and program-level GME leadership; develop a long-range plan based on people as a key need;
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Demonstrate proficiency in comprehending ACGME policies, and those of other regulatory agencies, and implement appropriate protocols;
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Be proactive in planning and guiding their institution's GME programs; integrate innovation into the culture;
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Lead the GME enterprise in the role of advocacy for trainees, faculty, patients, and their institution's community;
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Synthesize applicable legal standards for medical education; devise appropriate protocols for the GME Office and convey a standardized approach to others involved in graduate medical education.
Questions? Email learningandleadershipdevelopment@aamc.org | 
