Medical Education Leadership Careers

Guide to physician leadership roles in academic medical education, including dean and program director positions.

What is Medical Education Leadership?

Medical education leadership involves administrative oversight of educational programs at medical schools and academic medical centers. These are leadership roles, not direct teaching positions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee medical education curricula
  • Manage GME or UME programs
  • Ensure accreditation compliance (LCME, ACGME)
  • Lead faculty development initiatives
  • Strategic planning for educational programs

Common Job Titles

  • Associate Dean for Medical Education
  • Assistant Dean for Curriculum
  • Director of GME/UME
  • Program Director (Residency/Fellowship)
  • CME Program Director

Compensation Range

  • Program Director: $250,000 - $350,000 (plus clinical)
  • Assistant/Associate Dean: $200,000 - $350,000
  • Dean for Medical Education: $350,000 - $500,000+
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