Graduate Medical Education Administration

Graduate Medical Education Committee

The Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) is appointed by the Long Beach Memorial Medical Center administration team. The GMEC reports to the Medical Executive Committee of the Medical Center and the Memorial Health Services Board of Directors and to the Board of Directors of LBMMC/MCH. Voting membership on the GMEC includes faculty, residents (appointed by their peers), Program Directors, the ACGME Designated Institutional Official (DIO), and the Director of GME.

The GMEC meets quarterly throughout the year. The role of the GMEC is to establish and implement policies and procedures regarding the quality of education and the work environment for all residents; and to monitor and advise on all aspects of residency education.

The Graduate Medical Education Chair is Gregory Strayer, MD.

Graduate Medical Education Administrative Team

• Byron Schweigert, Pharm D
  Chief Education & Government Affairs Officer
  Phone: (562) 933-1807
  FAX: (562) 933-1840
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• Edward J. Quilligan, MD
  Designated Institute Officer (DIO)
  Executive Director, Graduate Medical Education
  Phone: (562) 933-3800
  FAX: (562) 933-3888
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• Ruth Schweitzer
  Director, Graduate Medical Education
  Phone: (562) 933-0103
  FAX: (562) 933-3888
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• Barbara Bryant, BA
  Lead, Residency Coordinator
  Phone: (562) 933-3805
  FAX: (562) 933-3888
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