Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education & OMS-4 Advising

Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education and OMS-4 Advising is a senior leadership team member reporting to the Dean and Chief Academic Officer ofthe Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine at The Chicago School (IllinoisCOM). The roleis responsible forestablishingcomprehensive GME programs, building partnerships with residency programs and teaching hospitals, and providing strategic career advising and residency placement support for OMS-4 students. As a founding leadership position, the Associate Dean will build GME partnerships from the ground up and ensureIllinoisCOMstudents are competitive for residency placement.

POSITION STRUCTURE

This position is designed with flexibility to attract exceptional leadership and advance IllinoisCOM's mission. Budgeted at 0.75 FTE, with flexibility to consider full-time or alternative configurations for exceptional candidates. Responsibilities and priorities will becalibratedto ensure impact and success at the agreed appointment level.Travelof 15-20%and some evenings and weekends required for site visits, conferences, and student events.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 45years.   

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of a university community committed toexcellence. At The Chicago School, we celebrate individuals of all backgrounds and identities for who they are and what they can contribute. We take pride in hiring andretainingthe most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.   

The University is buildingIllinoisCOM,anticipatedto open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a Mission to train exceptional physicians toleveragethe interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.   

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AREAS OFOVERSIGHT

Graduate Medical Education Development and Partnerships

• Establish relationships with GME programs, teaching hospitals, and health systems to create clinical training opportunities and residency pathways.

• Serve as primary liaison to affiliated ACGME-accredited and AOA-approved residency programs

• Develop strategic plan for GME affiliations prioritizing osteopathic recognition and mission alignment

• Negotiate andmaintainaffiliation agreements with GME programs and sponsoring institutions

• Lead development of CME accreditation program forIllinoisCOMto serve affiliated programs

• Assistaffiliated institutions in developing new GME programs and provide faculty development support

• Collect and analyze data on GME partnerships, placement patterns, and program outcomes

• RepresentIllinoisCOMat local, regional, and national GME meetings

OMS-4 Career Advising and Residency Placement

• Develop comprehensive four-year careeradvisingprogram from orientation through Match Day

• Provide individualized career counseling on specialtyselection, programselection, and application strategy

• Coordinate ERAS application process including workshops, personal statement review, and MSPE development

• Develop programming on residency interview skills andmaintaincomprehensive resource library

• Coordinate NRMP Match process, rank order list guidance, Match Day activities, and SOAP support

• Plan OMS-4 scheduling including away rotations and audition rotations aligned with career goals

• Organize Hospital Day and GME introduction events

• Build relationships with Program Directors to advocate for students and promoteIllinoisCOM

• Track Match outcomes and residency placement data for program improvement and COCA reporting

Academic and Educational Responsibilities

• Participate in professional development curriculum delivery and career preparation curriculum development

• Mentor medical students on academic performance and professional growth

• Deliver faculty development programs forIllinoisCOMfaculty, clinical preceptors, and GME affiliates

• Collaborate on residency-readiness assessments andparticipatein student assessment activities

Administrative Leadership

• Develop and manage GME office budget and supervise GME staff

• Establish policies for OMS-4 scheduling, away rotations, letters of recommendation, and MSPE development

• Ensure COCA compliance and prepare accreditation reports and data analyses

• Participate inIllinoisCOMleadership and strategic planning

• Collaborate with Clinical Affairs on site development and with Admissions on placement outcomes communication

• Implement tracking systems for career interests, application outcomes, and Match results

Service and Professional Engagement

• RepresentIllinoisCOMat AACOM and other professional organizations

• Serve onIllinoisCOMcommittees and engage with community partners

• Participate in admissions activities andmaintaininvolvement in professional societies

• Contribute to osteopathic profession through service to state, regional, or national organizations

Scholarship and Research

• Contribute to institutional research on career development and residency placement

• Participate in educational scholarship including presentations and publications

• Stay current with literature and best practices in medical education and GME

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• D.O. or M.D. from COCA or LCME-accredited medical school

• Current unrestricted Illinois medical license or eligibility

• Board certification (or eligibility within 3 years) in AOA or ABMS-recognized specialty

• Minimum of five years’ experience in medical education, including roles such as faculty appointment, program director or associate director, DIO, or student affairs leadership.

• Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine or medical education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• ACGME/AOA accreditation experience

• Residency advising or GME development experience

• Start-up medical school experience

• Established Chicago GME relationships

• Experience serving underserved/rural communities

• COCA accreditation experience

• Educational scholarshiptrack record

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of GME landscape, ACGME requirements, and single accreditation system

• Understanding of ERAS, NRMP Match, and AOA Match processes

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build diverse stakeholder relationships

• Strong advising, mentoring, and independent program-building abilities

• Strategic planning capabilities and cultural competence

• Proficiencywith databases and educational technology

• Commitment to osteopathic principles

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $200,000 - $300,000 annually base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. To learn more about our competitive benefits and additional rewards, including generous paid time-off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, click the link below.

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/career-opportunities/

The Chicago School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note: For the protection of faculty, staff, students, and all who enter our facilities, The Chicago School strongly recommends that all employees are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per CDC guidance.