Director for Continuing Medical Education Job Blacksburg area,Virginia USA,Education / Teaching

The Director for Continuing Medical Education works within the Center for Institutional, Faculty and Student Success to further the mission to advance the quality of teaching and learning by promoting a College culture where the VCOM community works collaboratively to champion educational excellence.

The Director for Continuing Medical Education is a full-time professional position responsible for maintaining continuing medical education (CME) accreditation (AOA and ACCME) for VCOM and facilitating high-quality CME opportunities for VCOM faculty, alumni, and regional physicians.

The Director provides strategic leadership for CME activities and ensures alignment with the mission, vision, goals and objectives of the college.

Salary Range:

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

Job Duties:

Coordinates the development, budgeting, planning, implementation, and evaluation of Continuing Medical Education activities across all VCOM campuses for faculty and regional physicians.

Serves as the primary liaison with VCOM departments, regional hospitals, and affiliated partners to coordinate CME offerings for each campus and ensure effective communication and dissemination of educational programming.

Establishes and maintains partnerships with state osteopathic medical associations in Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Louisiana to expand CME opportunities.

Maintains relationships with state osteopathic medical associations in the states boarding our campus states.

Collaborates with the VCOM Alumni Office to assess and respond to the CME needs of VCOM graduates.

Applies evidence-based educational design principles to develop CME activities that promote physician practice improvement and measurable enhancements in patient care outcomes.

Oversees the CME planning process, including comprehensive needs assessments, gap analyses, development of learning objectives, and evaluation of educational outcomes.

Ensures compliance with all applicable AOA and ACCME accreditation standards and requirements, including:

a.Maintaining CME accreditation across all VCOM campuses
b.Participating in relevant AOA and ACCME training and educational opportunities
c.Ensuring all CME activities meet accreditation standards
d.Maintaining accurate CME records and databases in collaboration with institutional staff
e.Preparing and submitting required reports to accrediting bodies
f.Providing documentation of CME participation to physicians upon request

Manages all operational aspects of CME activities, including logistics, scheduling, budgeting, speaker coordination, contracts, marketing materials, venue coordination, travel arrangements, and evaluation processes.

Collects, reconciles, and processes invoices related to CME activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial management.

Serve as Chair of the CME Committee and participates as a member of the Faculty Development Committee.

Advises the Library Committee and other groups on CME-related resources, requirements, and best practices.

Develops relationships with external educational providers; identifies, evaluates, and recommends training resources, materials, and speakers for CME activities.

Maintains accurate, current, and relevant CME-related content on institutional websites and in promotional and educational materials.

Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of institutional policies and procedures related to CME.

Represents VCOM in interactions with national and regional CME organizations and professional bodies, as appropriate.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree in education, health professions education, healthcare

administration, or a related field required.

Doctoral or terminal degree preferred.

Licensure or certification:

None

Experience:

Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive experience in continuing medical education (CME), graduate medical education (GME), faculty development, or a related area, including experience with program planning and implementation.
Demonstrated knowledge of Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) and/or American Osteopathic Association (AOA) CME accreditation requirements, including standards for integrity and independence in accredited continuing education.
Experience in needs assessment, gap analysis, instructional design, and outcomes measurement for educational programs in healthcare or higher education settings.

Skills required for this position:

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, including planning, budgeting, logistics coordination, and meeting deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, physicians, institutional leadership, and external partners.
Proficiency with database management systems, learning management systems, and standard office software; ability to maintain accurate records and generate reports related to CME activities.
Experience managing budgets,…