Build. Lead. Inspire. | Inaugural FM Residency Program Director – Musc Health Midlands

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and MUSC Health are seeking a visionary and experienced physician leader to serve as the Founding Program Director for a new Family Medicine Residency Program based at MUSC Health – Kershaw Medical Center in Camden, South Carolina.

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This is a unique opportunity to build a new residency program from the ground up and play a vital role in shaping the next generation of Family Medicine physicians in South Carolina’s rapidly growing Midlands region. The program is expected to welcome its inaugural class of eight residents in 2028, joining MUSC Health’s expanding Graduate Medical Education (GME) network.

The Program Director will lead all aspects of program development and administration, ensuring compliance with ACGME accreditation standards while fostering a culture of excellence, mentorship, and innovation in clinical education.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee a new Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Provide vision and leadership for curriculum design, resident recruitment, and faculty development.
• Ensure compliance with MUSC Health – Regional Network policies and ACGME accreditation requirements.
• Teach, supervise, and evaluate residents in alignment with ACGME core competencies.
• Provide direct patient care as part of the Family Medicine faculty practice, including participation in call coverage.
• Collaborate with MUSC Health’s academic and community partners to enhance resident learning experiences.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, scholarly activity, and leadership development programs.
• Foster a collegial, supportive environment that promotes professional growth and resident well-being.
• Commencement Bonus

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Primary location: MUSC Health – Kershaw Medical Center, Camden, South Carolina.
• Dedicated and protected administrative time for program development and leadership duties.
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and collaboration across the MUSC Regional Health Network.
• Blend of academic leadership and clinical practice within a supportive, mission-driven health system.

About MUSC Health – Kershaw Medical Center:

MUSC Health – Kershaw Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare system providing diagnostic, medical, surgical, rehabilitation, and post-acute care services. Its 119-bed hospital and regional medical pavilions in Elgin and Lugoff serve a growing and diverse community. For over a century, its mission has been to preserve and optimize human life through education, research, and exceptional patient care.

About Medical University of South Carolina

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is more than a hospital system; it’s where medicine, education and innovation meet to improve lives across South Carolina and beyond. As the state’s only comprehensive academic health sciences system, MUSC brings together world-class clinicians, educators and researchers with one shared mission: to change what’s possible in health care.

While its base remains in Charleston, MUSC Health’s clinical enterprise spans the entire state, with the system providing care at 18 hospitals, 950-plus care locations and 460 telehealth sites across South Carolina. Clinicians work alongside researchers and educators, turning new findings into real-world solutions that make a difference for patients, no matter where they live in the state. MUSC is proud to be recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in numerous specialties and patient safety. Yet what truly sets MUSC apart is its people – professionals driven by purpose, curiosity and compassion.

Whether your passion lies in clinical care, academic medicine or research innovation, MUSC offers the structure, support, and inspiration to thrive. Join a health system where your expertise can shape the next generation of care. Work with colleagues who share your commitment to advancing health and be part of a statewide mission that matters.
At MUSC, you won’t just practice medicine – you’ll transform it.