Exciting opportunity to join Advocate Health as the GeneralSurgery Residency Program Director

Join Advocate Health as the

General Surgery Residency Program Director and trauma

surgeon in Park Ridge, IL —part of

Advocate Health, one

of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the

country.

At Advocate

Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where

physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best

work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared

commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful

impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

We are seeking a skilled

trauma surgeon to join our medical education team as the Program

Director for our General Surgery

Residency

Program. As the Program Director, you will play a crucial role in

leading and overseeing our General Surgery

Residency program at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and

Advocate Christ Medical Center, both in the Chicagoland area. You

will also provide clinical services as a trauma surgeon at our busy

Level I center. Your expertise and guidance will be

instrumental in shaping the future of our program and supporting

the development of aspiring surgeons.

This is a full-time

position with .5 FTE dedicated to the Program Director role, and .5

FTE for your clinical work as a

trauma / surgical critical

care

surgeon.

HIGHLIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, implement, and

maintain a comprehensive curriculum that meets ACGME requirements

and prepares residents for independent surgical practice.

Oversee the recruitment, selection, and

onboarding of new residents.

Conduct regular

evaluations of residents and faculty, ensuring timely feedback and

documentation.

Coordinate educational

activities across both hospital sites to ensure consistency and

quality of training.

Engagement in scholarly

activities.

Facilitate faculty development

and engagement in the educational mission.

Promote a culture of professionalism, wellness, and inclusivity

within the residency program.

Support and

encourage resident involvement in scholarly activity and research.

Maintain program accreditation through

compliance with institutional and ACGME policies.

Lead the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC)

and guide the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC).

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Ensuring

the residency program remains in good standing with the ACGME and

Advocate’s GME office.

Maintaining accurate

and up-to-date program documentation, including resident files,

evaluations, and curricular materials.

Addressing resident concerns and performance issues in a timely and

constructive manner.

Reporting program

outcomes and improvement initiatives to institutional leadership.

Ensuring equitable and adequate clinical

exposure and operative experience for all residents.

Upholding ethical standards and fostering a

safe, respectful learning environment.

Monitoring and managing program resources, including faculty time

and educational budgets, as applicable.

ADDITIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Be

part of an integrated nationally recognized organization with

physician-led medical group and embedded service line

Leverage access to DAX Copilot, an AI-powered

clinical documentation tool integrated with Epic, streamlining

clinical workflows by generating draft patient notes for efficient

review, editing, and signature

Experience an

environment that provides safe and equitable care for all patients

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Completion of an

accredited general surgery residency program and trauma / surgical

critical care

Board certified with

a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in addition to at

least 3 years in a core faculty or other GME leadership role

Excellent clinical skills, and proven

leadership ability, team building and collaboration are required

BENEFITS

Paid Time Off

programs available for eligible positions

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical,

dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer

contributions and access to financial wellness resources

Flexible spending accounts for eligible

health care and dependent care expenses

Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption

assistance, and surrogacy support

Educational

assistance and professional development programs

Paid medical liability

insurance

Continuing Medical Education

(CME) allowances

Relocation assistance

Compensation : $432,961 -$432.961, plus

additional incentives and sign-on bonus eligible

About

Park Ridge, Illinois

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