Head of Programmes

CMH is recruiting a Founding Program Director to lead our new Rural Family Medicine Residency Program at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, New York. The position can be part-time or full-time.  We are actively recruiting a part-time OR full-time board-certified Family Medicine Physician to lead our new Rural Family Medicine Residency Program as its Founding Program Director. Chenango Memorial Hospital is a new site for Graduate Medical Education and opening its first residency training program.?  In collaboration with the well-established residency program at United Health Services, residents will train primarily at CMH with the benefit of completing some required rotations at the urban site. CMH is well-suited for Family Medicine training as it has a busy Emergency Department, on-site Labor & Delivery, and robust outpatient pediatrics. It is located about a 50 minute drive from the urban site in Binghamton, NY.  The program has received initial accreditation from the ACGME Family Medicine Review Committee and plans to admit its first class of 2 residents in July 2026.  The Program Director will be part of a team including a DIO, VP of Medical Affairs, and family medicine core faculty all contributing years of previous GME experience. Robust faculty development opportunities through the urban site as well as our partnership with SUNY Upstate as an affiliated clinical site.  The Program Director must have an interest in developing a new residency program along with dedication and passion for graduate medical education. A successful candidate will have a thorough knowledge of ACGME’s requirements, provide family medicine clinical care, and be able to fulfill the following duties and responsibilities : ?

Develop, implement, and maintain curriculum for educating residents in family medicine, preparing them to practice family medicine independently and in compliance with the ACGME requirements.

Define, supervise, and evaluate all facets of the program including faculty, facilities, educational resources, and other factors as needed. Implement tools, feedback mechanisms, evaluations, and action plans for faculty and residents, including remediation when needed.

Lead resident recruitment and selection that aligns with both the program and sponsor institution missions

Participate in Graduate Medical Education Committee of the sponsoring institution.?

Board certified through the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians.?

At least three years of documented experience, including administrative experience, as an active faculty member of a Family Medicine Residency Program.

50% FTE devoted to residency administration, teaching, and supervision. Clinical academic appointment opportunity at SUNY Upstate Medical University

~ Community Information :

Located in the Southern Tier region of New York State, Chenango County is known for its warm and welcoming communities, rural quality of life, and four seasons of natural beauty.

Chenango maintains a rich agricultural heritage as well as a long history of innovation across industries. The county’s rolling hills are dotted with dairy farms and other agricultural producers whose wares can be found in grocery stores, local farmers markets, roadside stands, and as far away as the New York City green market system. Its valleys are home to innovative companies such as Chobani, Golden Artist Colors, NBT Bank, Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Gladding Braided Products, GE Unison, Preferred Mutual Insurance and Raymond Corporation.

The small city of Norwich, where UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital is located, features a quaint downtown district dotted with dining and shopping options, as well as tree-lined streets with historic homes and more modern construction. Residents and visitors alike immerse themselves in the areas outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year— from hiking, mountain biking, snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to kayaking, canoeing, hunting and fishing.

We invite you to explore the rich cultural heritage and close-knit communities that make Chenango County a truly special place to build a life and a career.