Research Director; GME - Director of Scholarly Inquiry

The Director of Scholarly Inquiry provides strategic leadership, oversight, and mentorship for all research and scholarly activities conducted by residents, fellows, and faculty at Henry Ford Health - Providence Hospital. The Director ensures compliance with institutional, regulatory, and ethical standards governing both animal and human subjects research
, while fostering a culture of inquiry, academic rigor, and professional integrity across all training programs.

This role serves as the central point of coordination for research education, IRB and IACUC compliance, research day and scholarly project development within the Graduate Medical Education enterprise.

• Provide vision and leadership for the Scholarly Inquiry Program to advance the research mission of GME and the institution.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident and fellow scholarly activity requirements.
• Collaborate with program directors, faculty mentors, and institutional offices to enhance research quality, mentorship, and productivity.
• Ensure equitable access to research support and resources for all trainees.
• Lead regular meetings, workshops, and educational sessions to promote research literacy and professional scholarship.

• Serve as the primary liaison for all human subjects research conducted by trainees and faculty under GME programs.
• Provide guidance on study design, IRB submission, and regulatory compliance with federal and institutional policies.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, informed consent processes, and human subjects protection principles.
• Coordinate with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to facilitate efficient review and approval of research protocols.
• Conduct or coordinate training on responsible conduct of research, IRB procedures, and ethical issues in human research.

• Provide leadership and oversight for animal research activities conducted within GME programs.
• Ensure all animal research complies with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Support trainees and faculty in protocol development, IACUC submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Collaborate with the Office of Research and animal facility leadership to maintain high standards of animal welfare and compliance.

• Mentor residents, fellows, and faculty in developing scholarly projects, including study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Facilitate connections between trainees and faculty mentors with relevant research interests or expertise.
• Support academic writing, presentation preparation, and submission to peer-reviewed journals or conferences.
• Develop and deliver educational sessions on research methodology, ethics, and statistical literacy.

• Monitor compliance with institutional research policies and accreditation requirements related to trainee scholarship.
• Maintain records of trainee scholarly activities, presentations, and publications.
• Collaborate with the DIO and GME Office to prepare reports for ACGME, institutional committees, and accrediting bodies.
• Conduct or oversee periodic assessments of the research climate and effectiveness of the Scholarly Inquiry Program.
• Promote continuous quality improvement in research education and oversight.

• Doctoral degree (PhD, MD, DO, or equivalent) required.
• Demonstrated experience in biomedical, clinical, or translational research.
• Familiarity with human subjects protection regulations (IRB) and animal research oversight (IACUC).
• Prior experience mentoring residents, fellows, or medical students in scholarly work.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to promoting professionalism, inclusivity, and ethical research practices.

Reporting Structure: The Director of Scholarly Inquiry reports directly to the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and works collaboratively with the Office of Research Administration
, IRB
, IACUC
, and Program Directors to support the institution's academic mission.

• Maintain full compliance with institutional and federal research regulations.
• Demonstrate measurable improvement in the quality and output of trainee scholarly work.
• Promote an inclusive, respectful, and supportive research environment.
• Serve as a visible leader and advocate for scholarship across the institution.

• Organization:
  Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
• Department:
  Medical Education Admin
• Henry Ford Health
  
  Location:
  
  Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital
• Shift: Day Job
• Union Code:
  Not Applicable