title: Important characteristics of a director of medical education.
abstract: In osteopathic graduate medical education programs, the Director of Medical Education (DME) plays the key leadership role. This article outlines critical characteristics and skills that the DME should possess to successfully perform in this role. Central to this success is a passionate commitment to osteopathic medical education and a commitment to justice and fairness.
authors.affiliation: Botsford General Hospital, Farmington Hills, Mich 48024.
authors.forename: V D
authors.initials: VD
authors.lastname: Powell
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: George
mesh_terms: D002605:Character; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007324:Institutional Management Teams; D007857:Leadership; D010021:Osteopathic Medicine / Q000193:education*; D010560:Personnel Selection