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General Surgery Residency Program Director - Atlanta, GA

General Surgery Residency Program Director - Atlanta, GA

Piedmont HealthcareAtlanta, GA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

General Surgery Residency Program Director

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital – Atlanta, GA

Establish a Flagship Surgical Training Program in the Heart of Atlanta

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is a 643-bed tertiary care center known for surgical innovation and excellence. As part of Piedmont Healthcare’s strategic academic expansion, this new General Surgery Residency Program will serve as a model of high-quality, patient-centered surgical education.

Position Overview

You will serve as the Founding Program Director for this new ACGME-accredited General Surgery program. You'll lead all aspects of its development—from curriculum to accreditation—and inspire the next generation of surgical leaders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement program mission and curriculum
  • Lead faculty recruitment and mentorship
  • Ensure ACGME compliance and readiness for site visits
  • Integrate the residency with surgical specialties and hospital operations
  • Model surgical professionalism and best practices in clinical care

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or DO from an accredited medical school
  • Board Certification in General Surgery
  • Eligible for Georgia medical license
  • Minimum of 3 years of GME experience
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior Program Director or Associate PD experience
  • Experience with program accreditation and leadership
  • Interest in establishing fellowships in minimally invasive or critical care surgery
  • Why Piedmont?

  • Located in metro Atlanta’s Buckhead district
  • Nationally ranked surgical services and facilities
  • Supportive DIO and GME infrastructure
  • For immediate consideration please email your CV to Annette.Sloan@piedmont.org

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