Job Description
Family Medicine Residency Program Director opening in Montgomery, ALLocation : Montgomery, ALDepartment : Family Medicine Residency Reports To : Vice President for Medical Education / Director of Medical Education / Designated Institutional Official Supervises : Residency Coordinator, Department SecretaryPrimary Function : Direct the residency program and ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation standards. Create educational activities aligned with curriculum goals, establish departmental policies, and implement recruitment strategies to maintain a highly successful residency program. Principal efforts include program management, clinical teaching, and academic leadership.Essential Job FunctionsA.
Program Administration & Leadership1. Provide continuous leadership and administrative oversight of the residency program.2. Define and document educational goals for each rotation and level of training.3.
Oversee didactic and clinical education across all training sites.4. Coordinate and evaluate faculty performance and educational efforts.5. Design and manage the rotation schedule to ensure comprehensive training.6.
Approve local site directors and participating faculty.7. Select and evaluate faculty participation based on performance and feedback.8. Foster a collaborative and respectful clinical teaching environment.B.
Resident Oversight9. Select residents in alignment with institutional policy.10. Monitor and supervise residents' clinical performance and well-being.11.
Define lines of responsibility for patient care and resident supervision.12. Address resident stress and ensure access to mental health support.13. Evaluate residents semi-annually on knowledge, skills, and professionalism.14.
Advance residents only upon demonstrated competency and growth.15. Maintain and provide access to permanent evaluation records.16. Provide final written evaluation at program completion.C.
Accreditation & Compliance17. Ensure compliance with ACGME standards and timely communication with the RRC.18. Submit complete and accurate data to the ACGME (ADS, annual updates, etc.).19.
Implement institutional procedures for discipline and grievances.20. Verify training for all current and former residents.21. Monitor and enforce duty hour policies, including moonlighting.22.
Adjust resident schedules to prevent fatigue and maintain compliance.23. Ensure backup support during periods of increased clinical demand.D. Policy & Governance24.
Comply with institutional policies on selection, evaluation, and supervision.25. Remain current on ACGME manuals, policies, and procedures.26. Obtain GMEC / DIO approval for : - Changes in resident complement or structure - Progress reports, appeals, or educational innovations27.
Obtain DIO co-signature on all ACGME-related documents and correspondence.E. Education & Outreach28. Coordinate continuing medical education (CME) for faculty.29.
Oversee medical student clerkships within the specialty.30. Abide by all institutional and departmental policies.Personal SpecificationsA. Qualifications & Experience : Board-certified in Family Medicine by the appropriate ABMS boardMinimum qualifications in education and program leadershipClinician with demonstrated academic and administrative expertiseLicensed to practice in the state of ALCurrently engaged in clinical practice
Physician Competitive • Montgomery, AL, US