DIO Virtual Coaching Course

Series curriculum will cover these six focus areas with the following learning objectives:

Understanding the DIO Role

• Reviewing the DIO Job Description
• Analyzing the DIO role from an outcome perspective
• Outlining Sponsoring Institution operational basics
• Discussing the use of DIO Competencies from AAMC for developing professional goals

Oversight of the Sponsoring Institution & Programs:

•  Reviewing the Role of GMEC
• Reviewing required GME policies, program policies and the approval process for both
• Identifying and working with struggling programs, including when to do a Special Review
• Identifying and working with struggling program directors

Working with the GME Office & ACGME

• Planning GMEC to meet the GMEC requirements, including the “how” of documentation
• Understanding the ACGME accreditation cycle for accreditation
• Demystifying the ACGME Survey and how to respond to declining surveys

Quality of the Clinical Learning Environment

• Discussing how to use the program APE to inform the AIR
• Reviewing the CLER Initiatives and how to integrate them into the clinical learning environment
• Structuring “touchpoints” for program-DIO throughout the academic year
• Understanding the role of Participating Sites and the obligations of the sponsoring institution

Creating Relationships

• Creating a Mentoring Network
• Guiding discussions with the C-suite/Academic leadership
• Developing Hospital/Departmental Relationships
• Creating Strategies for creating working relationships with trainees, faculty, and program directors

GME Systems

• Understanding GME finance
• Providing an overview of capabilities of residency management systems (RMS)
• Proposing a structure for DIO review of ADS updates
• Enhancing your growth through GME Strategic Plans

Dates: Every other Friday beginning on April 4, 2025  *Note: Some dates adjusted around the AACOM & AHME Meetings

• April 4
• April 25
• May 16
• May 30
• June 13
• June 27

Time: 1PM ET/12PM CT/11AM MT/10AM PT

Course ID: DIO200

Cost: $2,000 per DIO

Group pricing available: When registering 2 or more registrants, use coupon code “Bulk Reg” for $200 off each