Research Director (GME) - Director of Scholarly Inquiry

The Director of Scholarly Inquiry provides strategic leadership, oversight, and mentorship for all research and scholarly activities conducted by residents, fellows, and faculty at Henry Ford Health - Providence Hospital. The Director ensures compliance with institutional, regulatory, and ethical standards governing both animal and human subjects research, while fostering a culture of inquiry, academic rigor, and professional integrity across all training programs.

This role serves as the central point of coordination for research education, IRB and IACUC compliance, research day and scholarly project development within the Graduate Medical Education enterprise.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Leadership and Program Oversight

• Provide vision and leadership for the Scholarly Inquiry Program to advance the research mission of GME and the institution.
• Oversee development, implementation, and evaluation of resident and fellow scholarly activity requirements.
• Collaborate with program directors, faculty mentors, and institutional offices to enhance research quality, mentorship, and productivity.
• Ensure equitable access to research support and resources for all trainees.
• Lead regular meetings, workshops, and educational sessions to promote research literacy and professional scholarship.

B. Human Research and IRB Oversight

• Serve as the primary liaison for all human subjects research conducted by trainees and faculty under GME programs.
• Provide guidance on study design, IRB submission, and regulatory compliance with federal and institutional policies.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, informed consent processes, and human subjects protection principles.
• Coordinate with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to facilitate efficient review and approval of research protocols.
• Conduct or coordinate training on responsible conduct of research, IRB procedures, and ethical issues in human research.

C. Animal Research Oversight

• Provide leadership and oversight for animal research activities conducted within GME programs.
• Ensure all animal research complies with Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) regulations and ethical guidelines.
• Support trainees and faculty in protocol development, IACUC submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews.
• Collaborate with the Office of Research and animal facility leadership to maintain high standards of animal welfare and compliance.

D. Mentorship and Education

• Mentor residents, fellows, and faculty in developing scholarly projects, including study design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Facilitate connections between trainees and faculty mentors with relevant research interests or expertise.
• Support academic writing, presentation preparation, and submission to peer-reviewed journals or conferences.
• Develop and deliver educational sessions on research methodology, ethics, and statistical literacy.

E. Compliance, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor compliance with institutional research policies and accreditation requirements related to trainee scholarship.
• Maintain records of trainee scholarly activities, presentations, and publications.
• Collaborate with the DIO and GME Office to prepare reports for ACGME, institutional committees, and accrediting bodies.
• Conduct or oversee periodic assessments of the research climate and effectiveness of the Scholarly Inquiry Program.
• Promote continuous quality improvement in research education and oversight.