Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is actively seeking a Family Medicine Residency Program Director to join program just North of San Francisco, CA. This is a rare opportunity to work near the redwoods and the Northern California coastline. This is an ideal administrative & teaching position for someone interested in working with an outstanding team, including family medicine physicians and residents through collaboration with our Rural Family Medicine residency program Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (ahfamilyresidency.org) in Ukiah, CA.

Key Position Details :

• 3+ years GME experience required
• 80% Administrative 20% clinic
• Program started 2019 - 6 residents per cohort
• M-F - No hospital call
• Hospital : 50 beds, 8 ICU, ER 88-90 visits / day

Candidates must be California licensed or eligible and meet the hospital's medical staff credentialing standards.

About Our Residency

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Family Medicine Residency Program was established in 2019 to address the rural health crisis and create full-spectrum family physicians who are well trained to take on the needs of their communities. Unopposed as the only residency program in our county, residents have individualized training at our rural sites and actively participate in local community projects. Our residency program is a 6-6-6 program, affiliated with UC Davis, and ACGME-accredited.

We offer a competitive benefits package through Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG)

Wage Scale : $300,465 -$387,352

Apply to learn more about our total compensation

Location :

Mendocino County is known for its stunning redwood forests, rugged Pacific coastline, and world-class wine production in a laid-back, eco-conscious setting.

Surrounded by rolling hills, redwoods, vineyards, Lake Mendocino, and the Russian River, Ukiah is an outdoor lover's dream—ideal for hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, disc golf and more.

Enjoy warm, dry summers in the 80s–90s °F and mild winters—perfect for year-round outdoor lifestyles.

Median home values (~$365K) are significantly lower than in Napa or Sonoma, offering more space and value.

With around 16K residents (expanding to ~40K workday population), Ukiah fosters a welcoming, tight-knit vibe and strong community ties.

Home to 30+ local wineries and tasting rooms, plus America's first organic and carbon-neutral wine producers, Ukiah is a magnet for oenophiles.

Hosts museums (Grace Hudson Museum), live theater (Ukiah Players Theatre), music festivals, farmers markets, street fairs, and community events such as Pumpkinfest.

Emphasis on organic farming, farmers markets, solar energy and eco-friendly living supports a healthy, community-conscious lifestyle.

Ukiah Unified and charter schools (incl. Spanish-immersion, Montessori, Waldorf) are highly-rated; Mendocino College offers local higher education.

As county seat, Ukiah provides comprehensive municipal services—utilities, airport, museum, conference center—as well as healthcare via Adventist Health Ukiah Valley.