Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education & OMS-4 Advising

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 45 years.    

As an employee at The Chicago School, you can become a member of a university community committed to excellence. 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 and retaining the most dynamic, talented, and passionate professionals who will help us continue to innovate for decades to come.    

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AREAS OF OVERSIGHT 

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 and maintain affiliation agreements with GME programs and sponsoring institutions 

• Lead development of CME accreditation program for IllinoisCOM to serve affiliated programs 

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

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

• Represent IllinoisCOM at local, regional, and national GME meetings 

OMS-4 Career Advising and Residency Placement 

• Develop comprehensive four-year career advising program from orientation through Match Day 

• Provide individualized career counseling on specialty selection, program selection, and application strategy 

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

• Develop programming on residency interview skills and maintain comprehensive 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 promote IllinoisCOM 

• 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 for IllinoisCOM faculty, clinical preceptors, and GME affiliates 

• Collaborate on residency-readiness assessments and participate in 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 in IllinoisCOM leadership 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 

• Represent IllinoisCOM at AACOM and other professional organizations 

• Serve on IllinoisCOM committees and engage with community partners 

• Participate in admissions activities and maintain involvement 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 scholarship track 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 

• Proficiency with databases and educational technology 

• Commitment to osteopathic principles