Designated Institutional Official - West Columbia, SC - Lexington Medical Center

Lexington Medical Center 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 Education’s (ACGME) designated official for Lexington Medical Center, 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 apply—additional responsibilities will be coordinated based on your qualifications and the needs of Lexington Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or other doctoral-level degree (PhD, EdD)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a DIO, residency or fellowship program director, or associate program director
• In-depth knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join Us?

In 2023, Lexington Medical Center 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 program’s first year with a full complement of Family Medicine residents.

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

About Lexington Medical Center

Lexington Medical Center is a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. Our network includes six community medical centers, over 70 physician practices, and a team of more than 8,500 professionals.

• U.S. News & World Report: Ranked Best Hospital in Columbia Metro, #2 in South Carolina
• SC Biz News: Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in South Carolina”
• Accredited Cancer Center of Excellence with a strong research affiliation with MUSC
• First HeartCARE Center in South Carolina
• Home to one of the state’s busiest Emergency Departments and the region’s largest skilled nursing facility

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

About Our Community

Located in the heart of South Carolina, the Capital City/Lake Murray Region offers:

• • Low cost of living with top-rated school districts
  • Access to 7 major airports within driving distance
  • Vibrant outdoor lifestyle on the Saluda and Congaree Rivers and Lake Murray
  • Mild climate with an annual average temperature of 68°F in December
  • Family-friendly neighborhoods, a nationally recognized zoo and botanical garden, and SEC Division I athletics

Ready to lead the future of graduate medical education at Lexington Medical Center?

For additional information, please get in touch with Nicole Grzymalski at Show Contact Details or  Show Contact Details . To learn more about Lexington Medical Center, please visit our facility websites at www.lexmed.com www.lmcphysicand ians.com. 

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