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Sydney McLean

@sydneymclean

Leads competency-based medical education and milestones development, translating assessment insights into clear, accreditation-aligned learning tools.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead evidence-informed, competency-based medical education work—building accreditation-aligned learning resources, partnering with clinical and cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring responsible, transparent assessment practices.

Strategic medical education leader with more than a decade of experience advancing competency-based assessment, educational program development, and graduate medical education initiatives. Proven track record of building organizational systems and processes from the ground up, leading complex multi-stakeholder projects, and translating technical and governance-level concepts into practical, actionable resources. Skilled at earning trust and influence with physician leaders who have no formal reporting relationship, and at operating fluidly between hands-on execution and board-level strategic planning. Published author, national presenter, and mission-driven leader committed to advancing evidence-informed medical education and organizational effectiveness.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Milestones Development

Current

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 6 months)

Leads development of evidence-informed competency frameworks and accreditation-aligned educational programs supporting clinician learning across specialties and subspecialties. Translates educational and assessment data into accessible resources and collaborates with national and international physician leaders to develop and implement educational materials.

Graduate Medical Education Accreditation Aligned Education Educational Program Development Cross Functional Collaboration Stakeholder Management

Milestones Project Manager

Milestones Development

Jan 2017 - Jan 2024 (7 years)

Managed development and revision processes for specialty and subspecialty milestones, coordinating timelines and project workflows across concurrent initiatives. Supported content development, review cycles, and implementation planning for milestones-related projects in collaboration with subject matter experts.

Project Management Content Development Review Cycles Implementation Planning Workflow Management

Milestones Project Administrator

Milestones Development

Jan 2013 - Jan 2017 (4 years)

Provided administrative and operational support for milestones development activities, including project coordination, communications, documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Supported early implementation efforts related to milestones and program resources.

Administrative Support Project Coordination Documentation Stakeholder Engagement Communication Skills