University of Colorado Anschutz

Department: Office of Graduate Medical Education

Job Title: Open Rank- Assistant, Associate, Professor

Working Title: Graduate Medical Education (GME) Director of Wellbeing and Experience

Position #:00846542 – Requisition #: 39513

Job Summary:

The University of Colorado School of Medicine (CU SOM) seeks a dynamic and visionary GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience to serve under the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education/Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Designated Institutional Official (ACGME DIO). The GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience will lead efforts to enhance resident and fellow flourishing, thriving, and improve the resident and fellow training years through innovative wellbeing strategies, coaching programs, and grassroot level work with residents and fellows to enhance their workplace experience across our many training sites. This individual will also be responsible for working closely with residency and fellowship program directors to develop and enhance local wellbeing and trainee experience at the program level. The work of the GME Director of Wellbeing and Experience centers around identifying and addressing specific priorities related to professional well-being and fulfillment of our 1,300 resident and fellow trainees.

This position will be instrumental in driving innovative approaches to support the holistic growth and success of trainees in alignment with CU SOM’s mission to cultivate exceptional and well-rounded physicians and leaders. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader, excellent listener, and a clear communicator willing to try novel approaches to fostering resilience and improving the day-to-day experience of residents and fellows.

Highlight 5-7 key responsibilities for the role.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership in Wellbeing (30%)

·         Advocate and innovate around policies that foster a supportive learning environment and work with hospital and health system leadership to address structural drivers of burnout and dissatisfaction.

·         Utilize innovative technology and data-driven approaches to enhance wellbeing initiatives.

·         Integrate flourishing and thriving frameworks into wellbeing initiatives, drawing from positive psychology, resilience training, and adult learning theories.

·         Partner with the School of Medicine Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Chief Wellbeing Officer, the School of Medicine Associate Dean for Faculty Development, program directors, faculty, and institutional leaders to embed innovative wellbeing strategies into the fabric of GME training.

Coaching and Mentorship Initiatives (20%)

·         Implement coaching and mentoring models for residents and fellows to enhance professional growth, career development, and work-life integration.

·         Develop a system for longitudinal coaching and mentoring engagement which fosters self-reflection, self-efficacy, and adaptive skills for success in medical training and beyond.

·         Be accessible to all departmental members for discussion of facul