Editor-in-Chief

ACGME

. Serve as steward of The Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME), maintaining it as a trusted, relevant, rigorous peer-reviewed resource .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in graduate medical education (GME) leadership, editorial processes, and peer review management while upholding ethical publishing standards. Proven ability to innovate content and broaden engagement within the medical education community.

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Graduate Medical Education LeadershipEditorial ExperiencePeer Review ManagementCommunication SkillsCreativity and Innovation

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Hard Skills

Editorial Vision DevelopmentPeer Review Process OversightContent DevelopmentAccreditation KnowledgeWriting Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsCollaborationAdaptability

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Microsoft OfficeWordPowerPointOutlook

Industry Keywords

ACGMECOPEICMJEMedical EducationEducational Practice

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as steward of The Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME), maintaining it as a trusted, relevant, rigorous peer-reviewed resource
Define and maintain an editorial vision aligned with graduate medical education community needs
Prioritize rigorous, credible, relevant content and address emerging GME challenges
Develop new content to expand GME conversations and advance the field
Oversee a fair, consistent, high-quality peer-review process
Make final publication decisions after input from senior and associate editors
Ensure collegial and educational communication with authors
Recruit, sustain, and recognize a high-quality peer reviewer database
Improve peer-review processes and submission-to-publication timelines
Recruit and lead a high-performing Editorial Board across specialties, seniority levels, geographies, settings, and GME experiences
Provide orientation, guidance, and feedback to senior and associate editors
Oversee educational materials and instructions for authors and reviewers
Preserve editorial independence while aligning the journal’s scope with the ACGME mission
Inform the Journal Oversight Committee about journal activities, directions, and policies
Uphold ethical publishing standards, including COPE and ICMJE guidance
Oversee conflicts of interest, authorship questions, corrections, and retractions
Strengthen JGME’s position as a leading medical education journal
Broaden readership, engagement, and international reach
Encourage innovation in content, format, and dissemination while maintaining quality and usefulness
Travel to and present at key medical education meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
MD, DO, or PhD degree required
Established leader in graduate medical education (GME) and education scholarship
Demonstrated editorial and peer review experience
Deep understanding of GME systems, including accreditation, program leadership, and educational practice
On-the-ground experience as a GME leader, such as program director, associate program director, designated institutional official (dean for GME), or equivalent position
Ability to travel and present at key medical education meetings
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Creativity and innovation demonstrated through prior published work
Ability to adapt to evolving journal publishing practices
Outstanding writing skills
Demonstrated ability to attract talented editors, authors, and reviewers, and sustain collaboration and consensus
Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
The Editor-in-Chief may not be an ACGME employee
ACGME will not provide employment sponsorship for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Remote work arrangement