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Graduate Medical Education Coordinator

University of Wisconsin-Madison · Madison, WI

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you were the go-between for several groups who wanted different things.

What they are checking: Whether they can serve as a liaison among residents, faculty, the GME office and teaching sites.

You would help with recruitment, including interviews. What makes a residency applicant experience go well?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that coordinators shape how applicants see the program.

How do you organize your work when you have many deadlines and frequent interruptions?

What they are checking: Whether they can work independently, which the posting emphasizes.

Tell me about a process you improved in an administrative role.

What they are checking: Whether they look for better ways to work instead of only following routine.

What would you do

A faculty member asks to change their call schedule two days before it starts. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle schedule changes while protecting coverage and fairness.

How do you keep resident evaluations moving when faculty are slow to complete them?

What they are checking: Whether they can get busy physicians to follow through without damaging relationships.

A resident comes to you upset and confides something personal. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they show discretion and know when to send a concern to the Program Director.

About the work

What do you know about ACGME program requirements, and how would they shape your daily work as a coordinator?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the accreditation rules that drive most of a residency program's administrative work.

Walk me through how you would onboard a new class of residents so everyone is ready on day one.

What they are checking: Whether they can manage many moving parts like credentialing, training and schedules on a fixed deadline.

How would you handle resident reimbursement requests so they are accurate and paid on time?

What they are checking: Whether they are careful with financial processing and university policy.

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The full job description

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Graduate Medical Education Coordinator Job Summary: The GME Coordinator performs work independently with assignments from the Program Manager. This role will directly support resident financial reimbursement processing, resident onboarding, coordinating faculty call and attending schedules, and resident evaluations. This role will be an active participant in the resident the recruitment process, including attendance at recruitment fairs and participating in applicant interviews. This position coordinates and contributes to the development and implementation of the administrative activities of the residency program as outlined in the accreditation program requirements and other regulatory agencies. The GME Coordinator must utilize fundamental knowledge of these requirements to manage workflow components of the administrative and professional responsibilities for the program's residents. This position will serve as a liaison between the Program Manager, Program Director, residents/fellows, program faculty, institutional Graduate Medical Education (GME) office, and affiliated teaching sites concerning program matters. • This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. • Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver (click on “Become an authorized driver;” then click on “Required criteria”). Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration • Working knowledge of budgets • Strong organizational, verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, and problem solving skills. • Demonstrated ability to work as a team and independently with limited supervision • Strong writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and in a collaborative team-based environment. • Ability and willingness to adapt to changing methods, requirements and priorities, and to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously, effectively and on time. • History of initiative, collaboration, flexibility and personal accountability. • Must be a self-starter and have a high degree of professionalism. Key Job Responsibilities: • Identifies, troubleshoots and resolves discrepancies, and processes and tracks resident/fellow and program expenditures and provides reports to department and Institutional GME Office as requested - 25% • Serves as a member of the education team or and as the primary contact for the program liaising with those directly associated with the program, the Institutional GME Office, and regulatory agencies. Serves as resource to advise residents/fellows of program/institutional policies and procedures - 10% • Contributes to the design, development and implementation of curriculum and evaluations. Schedules evaluations and teaching sessions, and creates and maintains the rotation and call schedules. Maintains accurate records of the curriculum, evaluations, and participation - 25% • Participates in professional opportunities presented by the Institutional GME Office for orientation and annually through the GME retreat, the Program Coordinator Subcommittee, and other opportunities within UW Health and UW-Madison. Shadows GME program administrative reviews one-two times per year - 10% • Manages workflow components of HR lifecycle functions from recruitment through alumni for residents/fellows - 10% • Maintains a thorough understanding of accreditation program requirements, regulatory requirements, and hospital and program policies to ensure accreditation and compliance with regulatory bodies and pertinent policies - 20% Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, Educational Services The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health (DFMCH) at the University of Wisconsin is a leading clinical department within the School of Medicine and Public Health. DFMCH is dedicated to advancing patient care, education, and research. Our 18 clinics provide primary care to more than 170,000 patients, yielding over 375,000 patient visits annually. Each year, we train more than 160 residents (at sponsored and academic partner sites) and 300 medical students. Learn more: https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/ . Compensation: The starting salary for the position is $65,000 annually, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026 Required Qualifications: • Experience with event or meeting planning and coordination. • Experience working with financial information which may include updating, reviewing and/or maintaining budgets. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience working in an academic or health care education setting • Experience with project/program management preferred. Education: Bachelor’s Degree preferred How to Apply: For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To apply for this position, select either “I am a current employee” or “I am not a current employee” under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials. Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area. Failure to submit the required documents will result in no longer being considered for the position. • Cover letter required • Resume required Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notifies once the search concludes and a candidate is selected. University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees. Contact Information: Karl Wichman, kfwichman@wisc.edu , 608-263-4532 Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit the Human Resources Workplace Poster website . To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you. Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .

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