Pediatric Residency Program Director - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Job Description

The Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in conjunction with Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Program Director to lead our ACGME accredited Pediatric residency training program.

The Sidney Kimmel Medical College categorical pediatric residency program at Nemours Children's Hospital, DE has a total of 72 residents (24 residents per year) and 3 Chief Residents. We attract a diverse cohort of residents from across the country seeking excellence in pediatric medical education. We also have 22 fellowship programs and a rich research program for residents. About half of our residents continue with fellowship training, and half choose to practice after graduating.

We have pooled the considerable resources of two major institutions to create an exciting, high-quality program in patient care, biomedical research and excellent pediatric medical training. With the strong financial backing of the Nemours Foundation, the broad patient bases of the Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, and the rich academic heritage of Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), we have a dynamic and unique educational program.

The Categorical Pediatrics Residency Program Director will be responsible for the direct oversight of all educational activities within the program and will report directly to the Vice Chair of Education / Director of GME with a dotted line to the DIO. The Program Director will work closely with the Associate Program Directors, Division Chiefs, and other institutional and departmental training program directors to advance the educational mission of Sidney Kimmel Medical College and Nemours Children's Hospital, DE.

The full-time position entails 0.70 FTE for the Residency Director role and 0.3 FTE for clinical care in the appropriate area of clinical training and expertise.

Key Responsibilities :

• Developing innovative educational experiences to prepare residency program graduates for the current and future practice of academic, general and subspecialty pediatrics.
• Providing administrative oversight of the residency curriculum ensuring compliance with all ACGME, American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics (AOBP), University and Hospital requirements
• Maintaining American Board of Pediatrics and American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics eligibility for all residents
• Leading the annual recruitment effort for the categorical pediatric residency program
• Appointing the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) for the residency program who will advise the program director regarding each resident's progress
• Overseeing individualized learning plans for residents, and ensuring that each resident completes the mandatory ACMGE required residency education in addition to appropriate individualized curriculum as per their learning needs and career plans
• Representing the residency program on Nemours' Children's Hospital, DE, and Sidney Kimmel Medical College committees
• Overseeing residency program budget in partnership with the GME Office and Vice Chair of Education

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.

About the Team

At Nemours Children's, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children's is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here.

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S.

In 2023-24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties : cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics.

The hospital is a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives.

Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care.

We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions.

Wilmington, Delaware

Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.