Designated Institutional Official – Outside of South Carolina's Capital – Lexington Health

Lexington Health is seeking a forward-thinking Designated Institutional Official (DIO) to provide strategic leadership and oversight of our growing Graduate Medical Education (GME) program . This position plays a critical role in maintaining institutional accreditation, fostering excellence in resident education, and guiding the continued expansion of our residency and fellowship programs.

About the Role

As DIO, you will serve as the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Educations (ACGME) designated official for Lexington Health, with authority and responsibility for the oversight and administration of all GME programs sponsored by the institution.

In this role, you will :

• Serve as chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)
• Ensure institutional and programmatic compliance with all ACGME requirements
• Oversee the Clinical Learning Environment Review (CLER) process
• Guide the development of new programs and lead ACGME accreditation efforts
• Provide support and mentorship to program directors, associate program directors, faculty, and coordinators
• Represent GME interests on the Medical Executive Committee
• Collaborate with medical school affiliates and internal stakeholders to advance the GME mission
• Lead educational workshops, mock site visits, and policy development

This is a part-time (0.4 FTE) position . Applicants interested in full-time work (1.0 FTE) are encouraged to applyadditional responsibilities will be coordinated based on your qualifications and the needs of Lexington Health.

Qualifications

Why Join Us?

In 2023, Lexington Health welcomed its inaugural class of Family Medicine residents and opened a state-of-the-art 48,000 sq. ft. GME building designed to support multiple residency specialties. With continued growth, 2025 will mark the programs first year with a full complement of Family Medicine residents.

Youll be joining a respected health system that values medical education as a strategic priority and offers the infrastructure, institutional support, and culture to match.

To learn more about our academic programs, visit : https : / / academics.lexhealth.com /

Ready to lead the future of graduate medical education at Lexington Health? Submit your CV and application today to join an institution committed to education, innovation, and excellence.

To learn more about Lexington Health and our services, visit lexhealth.com . For details about provider opportunities, benefits, and our community, visit our provider recruitment site at lmcphysicians.com .

Questions? Reach out to Nicole Grzymalski at (803) 939-4502 or nggrzymalski@lexhealth.org .