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Program Coordinators – Professional and Successful
Ruth Nawotniak, MS, C-TAGMEUB – SUNY
Ellie GrayMayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale AZ
ARCS Spring Conference 2006 Tucson, AZ
What is Your Role?
Den mother (father) Counselor Cheerleader Liaison between
residents and the program director
Liaison between faculty and program director
Support Staff Arbitrator
Manager Resource Data Entry/Analyst Advisor Human Resource
Manager Information Resource Social / Event Planner Scheduler Advocate
Attributes of a Professional
Professional Roles Manager Advocate Advisor Counselor Communicator Liaison Arbitrator Information
Resource
Additional Roles Data Entry / Analyst Scheduler Social Event Planner “Pseudo” Parent Cheerleader Shoulder to Cry On
Attributes of a Professional
Resident Den parent Counselor Liaison (PD, ACGME,
ABS) Confidant Human Resouce
Person Documentation
Manager
Program Director Scheduler Data Entry / Analyst Liaison (Residents,
ACGME, GME, ABS) Event Planner Person “In the Know” Support Person Manager
Your role as seen by the Resident and the Program Director
For the Program Coordinator, You See Yourself As…
“Pseudo” Parent Scheduler Event Planner File Manager Cheerleader Support person
But, Do You Also See Yourself As…
Manager / Administrator Human Resource Manager Data Analyst Advocate Advisor Counselor
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
Survey Details
Number of surveys sent out 111
Buffalo – 66
Scottsdale – 45
Number of surveys returned 55
50% return rate
Attributes of a ProfessionalApplicant Survey Results
State or Country of Medical School
New York Michigan EgyptMinnesota Missouri DominicaPennsylvania California GrenadaMaryland ArizonaFlorida GeorgiaNebraska KansasNew HampshireNew JerseyIllinois TexasUtah
Attributes of a ProfessionalApplicant Survey Results
Number of Invitations received (ave) 18-20
The number of invitations received ranged from 5 to 40
One applicant listed confidential
Number of Interviews attended (ave) 12-13
The number of interviews done ranged from 5 to 27
One applicant listed confidential
Attributes of a ProfessionalApplicant Survey Results
Information Regarding the Program
(1 = Poor / 5 = Excellent)
1 2 3 4 5 N/A
On the Website 5 17 18 15
Sent with interview materials including directions
3 8 14 15 14 1
Information in handout at interview
3 17 33 1
Attributes of a ProfessionalApplicant Survey Results
Information regarding Coordinator(1 = Poor / 5 = Excellent)
The coordinator… 1 2 3 4 5 N/A
Was Helpful – pre-interview 1 10 41 2
Was Helpful – post-interview 3 14 30 7
Was Helpful – during the interview 1 8 46
Contacted you regarding changes 4 5 41 5
Acted in a professional manner 2 8 45
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
Extremely organized program coordinators who were informed about the program were the most helpful.
One could really tell that the coordinators really cared about the program and the prospective candidates. It was not just a job responsibility. This has a very positive effect on the interviewees.
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
I remember calling one program coordinator to verify the time I was to be there, and she said, “well, didn’t you get the email?” I had, in fact, received the email but I was just making sure I understood correctly.
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
At a few places, the coordinator did not communicate a change in the schedules for the interview day that was sent out prior to the visit. This was particularly distressing for applicants who had made travel plans based on the original itinerary.
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
Nine of the coordinators were excellent – professional, provided useful information, organized, responded in a timely manner to inquiries. The rest were awful in those respects.
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
. . . if program directors and chairmen knew people were being turned off to their programs based on the poorly executed duties of the coordinator, they would probably be adamant about some sort of remediation.
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
The interview day is the coordinator’s audition, as well. If that person can’t manage to put the program’s best foot forward when it is absolutely mandatory, one can only imagine what life will be like to deal with this person day to day. It truly does affect one’s impression of a program.
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
There is one program I will not be ranking, because of the way they presented themselves on interview day. The program coordinator did a good job in general, but the way the day was set up was strange.
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
Worst Interview Scenario – 30-40 applicants stuck in a very small
room from 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM First interview is at 7:00 AM; no
interview for another 2-3 hours No food or beverage provided
throughout the day Applicants leave out of disgust
Attributes of a Professional Applicant Survey Results
Program coordinators are the glue that hold the entire chaotic interview season together. They are generally overworked and under-appreciated. For all those that haven’t heard it enough lately … THANK YOU!
What is the Basis for Success for the Program Coordinator?
• How the program director views the position
• How much credibility the coordinator has with the residents
The Program Director…
Must see the position of coordinator as a mid-level manager and must value the skills, knowledge, abilities and opinions of the coordinator.
Will then support the coordinator’s activities
The residents will see the coordinator as an extension of the program director.
The Residents…..
Must see the coordinator as an advocate and resource for
them someone who has earned
their respect someone who is
professionally responsible
The resident will then support
the efforts of the coordinator
on their behalf to meet
program requirements.
When both of these perceptions
come together, the coordinator is
given the opportunity to be an
active, productive participant,
involved in achieving all the goals
and objectives of the training
program.
To strive towards the goal ofbeing a successful andprofessional coordinator, remember the competencies
Attributes of a Professional
Competency 1 – (Patient) Resident, Program Director, Residency Program Care
The Professional Coordinator needs to:
* Be compassionate
* Effectively handle (treat) accreditation issues for the health of the program
* Appropriately care for all aspects of the residency to keep it viable
Attributes of a Professional
Competency 2 – (Medical) Coordinator Knowledge
The Professional Coordinator needs to know:
* Common and Surgery Program Requirements
* Evolving Board and accreditation processes and standards
* How to apply knowledge to care for the residency training program and keep it healthy
Attributes of a Professional
Competency 3 – Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
The Professional Coordinator needs to:
* Network about and evaluate the program
* Appraise the residency looking at trends in graduate medical education
* Improve the residency by applying information learned through networking
Attributes of a Professional
Competency 4 – Interpersonal and Communication Skills
The Professional Coordinator must:
* Communicate effectively with program director, residents, ACGME, ABS, GEC, applicants, and anyone else they come in contact with during their day
* Be able to network with appropriate institutions and individuals for sharing information to enhance the residency
* Take their role as counselor, liaison and advocate to heart and be there when needed in those roles
Attributes of a Professional
Competency 5 – Systems-Based Practice
The Professional Coordinator is:
* A resource manager who is able to demonstrate their awareness of the larger context of graduate medical education
* Responsive to the issues by effectively calling on appropriate individuals or web site resources to provide education and/or direction that is of optimal value to the residency as a whole
Attributes of a Professional
Competency 6 – Professionalism
The Professional Coordinator is:
* committed to doing the job in a responsible manner* committed to presenting a professional appearance* committed to adherence to ethical principles* sensitive to a diverse graduate medical education population* understanding and respectful of the confidential nature of our jobs
Professionalism, as manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles and sensitivity to a diverse graduate medical education population
• Appearance
Appearance – Communications Body Language Direct (speaking)
phone in person
In-Direct (writing) email letters / signature
Appropriate Terminology
Appearance - Organization
Incoming resident activities Employment paperwork Files / Office Interview day Department orientation Other program functions
Appearance - Dress
What’s fashionable? What’s professional?
Is there a difference? What’s reasonable? Who are your role models? What are others in your profession
wearing?
Appearance – Actions
What is your role? How do you manage stress? What is reasonable? Who are your role models? Is there a difference between how you
act and speak at work and how you act and speak at home?
Do you have a “game” face?
Program Coordinators – Professional and Successful How you are perceived by others
Residents, PD’s, Applicants How you perceive yourself What are your roles?
Professional and other Apply competencies Appearances count
Oral, Written, Visual