Transformational Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Transformational Internal Medicine Residency Program Director for Robust University of Arizona COM Program in Phoenix

We seek an academic leader to continue our transformation of medical education in the Internal Medicine Residency Program with its established reputation in educational innovation and resident-centeredness. As a core residency program, the program director will interface closely with the Combined Medicine-Pediatrics program, Preliminary PGY1 program, and 9 sub-specialty fellowship programs. This leader will support our commitment to personalized education using technological strategies that optimize resident education in a new era of medical training.

Banner Health has a long history of GME programs and the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix became the sponsoring institution in 2015 as the two organizations created a formal affiliation to combine their strengths. Our programs are nationally recognized for leadership in educational innovation clinical excellence, quality and safety, teaching and innovation. The IM residency is one of 40 ACGME accredited programs with 15 in the Department of Medicine. With over 360 current residents and fellows in our programs, we have been training residents and students for over 60 years. The IM residency is comprised of 83 residents and 7 chief residents at our flagship academic medical center, Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix, and the Phoenix VA Medical Center.

This position will have a matrix reporting relationship to the relevant components of the role - direct reporting to the Vice Chair for Education and Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine within the College of Medicine - Phoenix for all academic activities, Vice Dean for Graduate Medical Education for program-related activities, and respective Division Chief for all clinical activities conducted at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix.

Qualifications:

• ABIM Certification in Internal Medicine (ongoing)
• At least three years GME educational and/or administrative experience (as Program Director/Associate PD or Core Faculty preferred)
• Evidence of clinical, scholarly, and teaching excellence
• Passion for teaching and fostering a culture of excellence
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment
• Proven experience in medical education and program development desired
• Eligible for clinical privileges in the relevant specialty at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
• Eligible for faculty appointment at the University of Arizona, commensurate with experience and credentials

Banner - University Medical Group, the academic practice plan of Banner Health, offers a generous salary and recruitment incentives, along with an industry-leading benefits package.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix has developed an integral network of clinical partners in the Phoenix area, anchored by the Banner Health System and its flagship hospital, Banner University Medical Center - Phoenix. The College is part of the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC), a major biosciences hub and premier provider of medical education.

About Banner Health

You want to help lead change in the health care field – rather than just react to it. You want to spend your time doing what you do best – caring for patients. You belong at Banner Medical Group (BMG) and Banner – University Medicine Group (BUMG).As Banner Health's employed physician group with more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practitioners across more than 65 specialties, BMG, is transforming the delivery of care. This transformation can most clearly be seen in our Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) implementation. Through PCMH, we’re organizing care around patients, working in teams and coordinating and tracking care over time. The end result is the highest quality and most efficient delivery of patient care.For physicians working in their own practices, we have two different paths to lead you to a colorful career with Banner Health.We also offer faculty positions at Banner – University Medicine Center in partnership with the University of Arizona.