GME Program Manager

University of Wisconsin–Madison

$90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years of professional experience in an administrative or academic setting.
  • Experience in graduate medical education is preferred but not required.
  • Background in recruitment, onboarding, and compliance for medical trainees is a plus.
  • Familiarity with MedHub and UW Health Enterprise software is advantageous.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred, ideally in healthcare administration or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary contact for the Graduate Medical Education program and liaise with all stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, accreditation, and regulatory requirements for residents and programs.
  • Attend monthly program meetings and collaborate on best practices with colleagues.
  • Maintain an understanding of accreditation requirements to assist the Program Director with compliance.
  • Manage program budgets and monitor expenditures within set limits.
  • Supervise at least two FTEs including performance management and hiring.
  • Collaborate on curriculum assessment and maintain accurate program records.
  • Guide resident recruitment and onboarding processes to ensure compliance.

Benefits

  • Generous vacation and holiday leave.
  • Competitive health, insurance, and savings benefits.
  • Retirement benefits available.
  • Flexible work schedule options; some remote work permitted.
Full Job Description
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Job Category:
Academic Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Graduate Medical Education Program Manager

Job Summary:

The Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin - Madison School of Medicine & Public Health is seeking a Graduate Medical Education Program Manager to join our Education team! This position will work closely with our Assistant Director of Education and Education faculty leadership in the administration of our ACGME-accredited training programs and will serve as the primary support for our Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program. The most important traits for the successful candidate will be an interest in supporting medical education and a close eye for details. If this is you, we hope you apply!

  • This position requires at least one day to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be perfromed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
  • The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.
  • Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in their cover letter, will be given first consideration: 1. Adaptable, organized, and deadline-driven. 2. Accurate, detail-oriented, and fast paced. 3. Clear communicator with policy insight. 4. Self-directed with strong time management.


Key Job Responsibilities:
  • Serves as the primary contact for the program, liaising with those directly associated with the program, the Institutional GME Office, and regulatory agencies. Advises residents/fellows, program staff/faculty of program and institutional policies and procedures
  • Responsible for ensuring resident/fellow and program compliance with policy, accreditation, and regulatory requirements and that appropriate documentation is maintained
  • Regularly attends monthly program coordinator meetings and GME educational offerings. Collaborates with other colleagues to develop best practices, and serves as an administrative reviewer of other GME programs. Should regularly attend national GME or specialty conference(s)
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of accreditation program requirements and related policies, regulatory requirements, and hospital and program policies to provide expert consult to the Program Director to maintain accreditation and compliance with regulatory bodies and pertinent policies
  • Maintains the resident/fellow and program expenditures. Advises fiscal leadership on program budgetary needs and monitors program expenses within budget constraints
  • May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
  • Collaborates with the Program Director to assess curriculum and evaluations, developing the structure and delivery mechanism, and maintaining accurate records of curriculum, evaluations, and participation
  • Provides guidance for resident/fellow recruitment, credentialing, and onboarding to maintain compliance with regulatory bodies and hospital policies


Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology

Compensation:

The starting salary for the position is $90,000; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and SMPH Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 .

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of three (3) years of full-time, professional work experience in an administrative or academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Minimum of one (1) year of experience in graduate medical education or other relevant professional fields.
  • Background in recruitment, onboarding, and compliance for medical trainees.
  • Familiarity with MedHub
  • Familiarity with UW Health Enterprise software (Oracle, QGenda, etc)


Education:

Bachelor's Degree preferred; focus in health care administration, education or closely related field.

How to Apply:

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Upload required documents:
• Cover letter
• Resume

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you chose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Jen Cole, [email protected], 608-890-3371

Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

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