Ambulatory Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program - Springfield, MA

Baystate Health; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 233,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Baystate Health is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine physician to join our Community Health Adult Medicine practice as the Ambulatory Assistant Program Director of our Internal Medicine Residency Program and a primary care clinician.

The role blends clinical primary care with teaching, mentorship, and program leadership responsibilities, including participation in resident education, curriculum development, and accreditation activities.

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Internal Medicine and committed to teaching.
• Minimum three years of resident education experience, preferably as a resident preceptor.
• Leadership experience and curriculum development preferred.
• Ability to mentor residents and participate in accreditation processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead intern orientation, retreats, and annual reviews.
• Contribute to accreditation reviews and site visits.
• Mentor residents and develop individualized learning plans.
• Deliver ambulatory curriculum and outpatient education.
• Provide primary care to underserved populations in an urban setting.

Skills

Clinical Excellence

Medical Education

Education

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Job description

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit, integrated healthcare system in western Massachusetts, consisting of an academic medical center, three community hospitals, and the region’s largest multispecialty group. Our flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is home to the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate.

We are seeking a full-time Internal Medicine physician to join our employed physician team at our Community Health Adult Medicine practice as the Ambulatory Assistant Program Director of our Internal Medicine Residency Program and as a primary care clinician.

Position Highlights:

• Enjoy a balanced role that blends clinical primary care with robust teaching, mentorship, and program leadership responsibilities.

Ambulatory Assistant Program Director Responsibilities:

• Participate in intern orientation, program retreats, and annual program reviews.
• Serve on the Clinical Competency Committee and attend regular Program Director meetings.
• Contribute to program self-study, ACGME accreditation processes, and site visits.
• Support faculty development initiatives, particularly in outpatient education.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including participation in regional and national conferences (e.g., APDIM).

Recruitment

• Review ERAS applications and participate in applicant interviews.
• Provide program overviews and represent the residency program to prospective candidates.
• Contribute to rank order list discussions and final selection decisions.

Resident Mentorship, Advising & Coaching

• Mentor and advise a cohort of residents across all levels of training through structured and ad hoc meetings.
• Complete milestone evaluations and provide ongoing formative feedback.
• Develop individualized learning or remediation plans as needed.
• Support resident wellness initiatives and participate in faculty–resident evaluation discussions.
• Contribute to the selection and mentorship of Chief Residents.

Curriculum Development & Education

• Lead and develop key components of the ambulatory curriculum (e.g., Academic Half Day, electives, or longitudinal tracks).
• Actively participate in core educational activities, including didactics, Journal Club, and Ambulatory Morning Report.

Primary Care Delivery Responsibilities:

• Join a dedicated team of physicians and advanced practitioners delivering innovative, compassionate, and comprehensive outpatient care to an underserved, inner-city population.
• Provide care for patients with complex medical and social needs, with opportunities for meaningful community engagement.

At Baystate Health, we believe that treating one another with dignity and fairness is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. We are committed to ensuring opportunity and inclusion for everyone through equitable policies, practices, and procedures and creating a workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve.

Compensation: The compensation ranges below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate’s relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full-time commitment for exempt employees.

Salary Range: $232,500-$280,000

Qualifications:

Candidates must be Board Certified in Internal Medicine. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional clinical, teaching, and communication skills, with a strong commitment to working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and caring for underserved populations. At least three years of experience in resident education is required, preferably as a resident preceptor in a primary care setting. Experience in leadership roles and in curriculum development is also preferred.

To learn more about our health system and life in western Massachusetts, please visit www.choosebaystatehealth.org or connect with us on Facebook (BaystateCareers) and Twitter (@BaystateCareers).

All correspondence can be directed to:

Alexis Womack

Physician and Advanced Practitioner Recruiter

Email: [email protected]