Family Medicine Residency Program Director in Indiana

Northwest Health in Valparaiso, Indiana is seeking a Program Director for our ACGME accredited Family Medicine Program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for medical education and training residents combined with a strong focus and commitment to ensuring patient care remains a priority.

Responsibilities:

• Approximately 50% administration and 50% clinical
• Must have 3+ years experience in academic medicine as Core Faculty or Program Director
• Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education is maintained
• Establish strategic direction of the program, its standards, quality, and reputation of the Family Medicine Residency program as followed by faculty and residents
• Residency program practice management, overall residency operations, and resident oversight
• Program recruitment, interviews, and selection of residents; six residents are welcomed per year
• Recruit and oversee faculty and clinical rotations
• Maintain ongoing clinical activity in Family Medicine, consistent with ACGME guidelines
• Teach residents through clinical and didactic work

Requirements:

• Board certified in Family Medicine
• Clinically practicing physician
• Documented educational and/or administrative experience required
• Experience in graduate medical education required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to effectively deal with a broad range of people and personalities

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package May Include:

• Generous base salary plus bonus incentives
• Relocation assistance and commencement bonus
• Medical education loan repayment assistance
• Residency stipend for qualifying candidates
• Full malpractice coverage
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Excellent health benefits with 401K
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

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