Academic Med-Peds – Faculty - Assoc. Program Director

Truman Medical Centers; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive academic environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Truman Medical Centers is looking for an Academic Med-Peds Faculty - Associate Program Director to lead the residency program in Kansas City. This full-time role requires MD/DO board certification in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics with a focus on ambulatory education and curriculum development.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package are included. Applicants with H1B and specific J1 visa qualifications are welcome.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and academic engagement.
• Familiarity with ACGME requirements; experience with outpatient operations preferred.
• Ability to complete QI training/experience prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Oversee resident clinic scheduling, continuity requirements, panel management.
• Lead and develop the ambulatory didactics curriculum.
• Provide ITE performance review, coaching, and individualized learning plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Quality Improvement training

Education

MD/DO with board certification in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

Job description

Academic Med-Peds – Faculty - Associate Program Director Full Time

University Health Physicians (UHP), the academic group practice for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM), seeks Internal Medicine–Pediatrics (Med-Peds) faculty for Primary Care positions. Opportunities include ambulatory-only or combined ambulatory + inpatient practice within a mission-driven, safety-net academic medical center. The ideal candidate will have the clinical expertise, academic interest, and interpersonal skills to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and active academic section.

Primary Care Faculty Requirements

• BE/BC in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
• Strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and academic engagement

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience and academic rank
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive academic environment with opportunities for professional growth

Leadership Role: Associate Program Director – Med-Peds Residency (0.1 FTE)

Start Date: July 2026

The APD will serve as core residency leadership with primary focus on ambulatory education, continuity clinic operations, and ambulatory didactics, along with contributions to the QI curriculum, ITE remediation, and board preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee resident clinic scheduling, continuity requirements, panel management, and clinic flow
• Lead and develop the ambulatory didactics curriculum
• Support and implement the longitudinal QI curriculum
• Provide ITE performance review, coaching, and individualized learning plans
• Develop and oversee Med-Peds board prep curriculum
• Serve as a core member of residency leadership and mentor residents

Qualifications

• MD/DO with board certification in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
• Commitment to ambulatory education, curriculum development, and/or QI
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• QI training/experience (or ability to complete prior to start)
• Familiarity with ACGME requirements; experience with outpatient operations preferred
• H1B applicants are welcome to apply.
• J1 applicants with a 2027 hire date are welcome to apply, but J1 applicants for 2026 hire dates are no longer considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer

University Health Physicians and the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine are equal opportunity employers. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.