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Job Category:
Academic Staff
Employment Type:
Regular
Job Profile:
Graduate Medical Education Coordinator
Job Summary:
The GME Coordinator performs work independently with assignments from the Program Manager. This role will directly support resident financial reimbursement processing, resident onboarding, coordinating faculty call and attending schedules, and resident evaluations. This role will be an active participant in the resident the recruitment process, including attendance at recruitment fairs and participating in applicant interviews. This position coordinates and contributes to the development and implementation of the administrative activities of the residency program as outlined in the accreditation program requirements and other regulatory agencies. The GME Coordinator must utilize fundamental knowledge of these requirements to manage workflow components of the administrative and professional responsibilities for the program's residents. This position will serve as a liaison between the Program Manager, Program Director, residents/fellows, program faculty, institutional Graduate Medical Education (GME) office, and affiliated teaching sites concerning program matters.
- This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location.
- Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”).
Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration
- Working knowledge of budgets
- Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, and problem solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team and independently with limited supervision
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-based environment.
- Ability and willingness to adapt to changing methods, requirements and priorities, and to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, effectively and on time.
- History of initiative, collaboration, flexibility and personal accountability.
- Must be a self-starter and have a high degree of professionalism.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves discrepancies, and processes and tracks resident/fellow and program expenditures and provides reports to department and Institutional GME Office as requested - 25%
- Serves as a member of the education team or and as the primary contact for the program liaising with those directly associated with the program, the Institutional GME Office, and regulatory agencies. Serves as resource to advise residents/fellows of program/institutional policies and procedures - 10%
- Contributes to the design, development and implementation of curriculum and evaluations. Schedules evaluations and teaching sessions, and creates and maintains the rotation and call schedules. Maintains accurate records of the curriculum, evaluations, and participation - 25%
- Participates in professional opportunities presented by the Institutional GME Office for orientation and annually through the GME retreat, the Program Coordinator Subcommittee, and other opportunities within UW Health and UW-Madison. Shadows GME program administrative reviews one-two times per year - 10%
- Manages workflow components of HR lifecycle functions from recruitment through alumni for residents/fellows - 10%
- Maintains a thorough understanding of accreditation program requirements, regulatory requirements, and hospital and program policies to ensure accreditation and compliance with regulatory bodies and pertinent policies - 20%
Department:
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Educational Services
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) at the University of Wisconsin is a leading clinical department within the School of Medicine and Public Health. DFMCH is dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research. Our 18 clinics provide primary care to more than 170,000 patients, yielding over 375,000 patient visits annually. Each year, we train more than 160 residents (at sponsored and academic partner sites) and 300 medical students. Learn more: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/.
Compensation:
The starting salary for the position is $65,000 annually, 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 Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026
Required Qualifications:
- Experience with event or meeting planning and coordination.
- Experience working with financial information which may include updating, reviewing and/or maintaining budgets.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working in an academic or health care education setting
- Experience with project/program management preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
How to Apply:
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• Cover letter required
• Resume required
Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notifies once the search concludes and a candidate is 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 choose 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:
Karl Wichman, kfwichman@wisc.edu, 608-263-4532
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