Designated Institutional Official - Southwest Virginia
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Description Specialization:AdministrativeJob Summary:Designated Institutional Official – Southwest
Virginia - LewisGale Medical CenterHCA Healthcare’s Capital Division has an opportunity for a
dynamic medical education leader to fill the role of Graduate Medical Education Designated
Institutional Official [DIO] for our residency and fellowship programs at LewisGale Medical Center
in Salem, VirginiaQualified Candidates:
Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), other
Doctorate-level (e.g., PhD, EdD, JD), or other qualifications deemed appropriate by the Division
Vice President of GME and facility leadership. Prior experience as a DIO, significant experience as
program director, or other GME administrative role is highly preferred. Experience in undergraduate
medical education administration or other healthcare industry administration may be appropriate in
certain situations.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the oversight and administration of the
Sponsoring Institution’s ACGME-accredited programs, as well as for ensuring compliance with the
ACGME Institutional, Common, and Specialty/Subspecialty-Specific Program Requirements.The selected
DIO will have oversight for 5 residency and 1 fellowship programs, with over 120 residents and
fellows and will report to the Capital Division Vice President of Graduate Medical Education, as
well as corporate GME leadership. DIO will work closely with Capital Division Vice President of
Graduate Medical Education and other Division and hospital leaders to improve the educational
quality of each program. DIO will lead the local GME team in constantly improving the working and
learning environment with the goal of creating a positive culture and an outstanding experience for
all residents and fellows. DIO will monitor changes in ACGME accreditation standards and
requirements and disseminate information to relevant stakeholders within the institution. The
opportunity to work in a clinical setting will depend on the specialty and the availability of a
desired practice setting. The FTE value for the DIO administrative time is 35% or 14 hours/week.
There is no requirement to work clinically but there may be an opportunity if desired, dependent on
the specialty and availability of a desired practice setting.
About LewisGale Medical
Center:
LewisGale Medical Center is a fully-accredited, 506-bed acute care facilityLevel II Trauma
CenterAccredited Stroke CenterAccredited Chest Pain CenterThe LewisGale Regional Health System
includes four hospitals, two cancer centers, six outpatient centers, and three stand-alone ERs
About LewisGale Medical Center GME:
Established in 2017Programs include residencies in emergency
medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, and psychiatry. We offer a transitional year program,
and gastroenterology fellowship.
As a place to live and play, Salem, Virginia has it all with a
comfortable climate and the best of all four seasons. Enjoy local arts and culture, hiking on the
Appalachian Trail, water sports on Smith Mountain Lake, and biking in the nation’s second-largest
municipal park. With nearby nationally recognized colleges and universities including Virginia Tech,
the area offers excellent schools and a low cost of living. Salem is located within a few hours'
drive to Washington, DC, Charlotte, NC, and Richmond, VA.LewisGale Medical CenterGME at LewisGale
Medical Center
Additional Information:
- Specialty: General Practice
- Location: Salem, Virginia, United States
- Contact:
About the Company:
LewisGale Medical Center is a fully accredited 506-bed acute care facility
Regional leader in
utilizing the latest imaging, surgical and medical technology
Serves as LewisGale Regional Health
System’s tertiary facility for specialized care, offering a multitude of medical and surgical
specialties
Accredited Stroke Center
Accredited Chest Pain Center
LewisGale Regional Health System
includes four hospitals, two cancer centers, and six outpatient centers.
We partner with hundreds of
physicians – both independent and employed – who share our common commitment of providing superior,
compassionate care and evidence-based medicine. Our network of hospitals consistently ranks among
the top in the nation for clinical outcomes and evidence-based clinical processes.
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12/07/2025
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