School of Medicine Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations. Position SummaryThe Special Events & CME Director is responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and evaluation of continuing medical education CME programs and other departmental educational events. This position serves as the primary administrative contact for CME activities, working closely with physicians, faculty, department leadership, external speakers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, compliant, and financially responsible educational programs. The director manages events from initial concept and planning through completion and post-event follow-up, ensuring all CME requirements, timelines, logistics, communications, and documentation are appropriately addressed. Key Responsibilities CME Program Management Coordinate the development and administration of CME activities in accordance with applicable accreditation requirements and institutional policies. Coordinate and execute wet lab and break out sessions. Manage the CME process from initial event request through final program closeout. Coordinate submission of CME applications, supporting documentation, disclosures, learning objectives, agendas, evaluations, and other required materials. Maintain accurate CME records and documentation for all educational activities. Monitor compliance with CME accreditation standards, institutional policies, conflict-of-interest requirements, and applicable regulations. Coordinate collection and review of faculty disclosures and required documentation. Work with faculty and planners to develop learning objectives, educational content, agendas, and evaluation processes. Coordinate CME credit assignment, attendance tracking, evaluations, certificates, and post-event reporting. Event Planning & Execution Plan and coordinate departmental conferences, grand rounds, symposia, lectures, workshops, retreats, and other educational events. Plan and coordinate departmental special events such as Executive Council, Alumni events, graduat
