Associate Program Director

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

COOPER PEDIATRICS in Cape May Court House seeks an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. This leadership role supports the Program Director in managing guidelines and overseeing residency aspects, ensuring compliance with ACGME standards.

The ideal candidate will blend clinical teaching, mentorship, and administration while fostering a high-quality educational experience for residents, including delivering lectures and participating in evaluations.

Qualifications

• Must provide clinical services at Cooper University Hospital at Cape Regional.
• Must hold or be eligible for a faculty appointment at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University.
• Passion for graduate medical education and mentorship required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Director in developing program guidelines.
• Ensure ongoing ACGME compliance; assist with documentation and reporting.
• Oversee and mentor an assigned resident cohort.
• Conduct quarterly check-ins with residents.
• Deliver didactic lectures and support program's academic culture.

Skills

Clinical practice excellence

Graduate medical education passion

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

Prior teaching or leadership experience

Job description

Unit Overview

Program Vision, Compliance & Oversight

• Collaborate with the Program Director to execute the program’s vision and educational goals.
• Ensure ongoing ACGME compliance; assist with documentation and reporting.

Faculty Development

• Supervise and support the growth and development of core faculty.
• Conduct quarterly faculty check-ins and evaluations.
• Observe teaching rounds and provide real-time feedback.
• Lead and attend faculty development workshops and conferences.

Resident Mentorship & Development

• Oversee and mentor an assigned resident cohort.
• Conduct quarterly check-ins and contribute to performance improvement plans.
• Participate in onboarding bootcamps and maintain weekly GME office hours at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.
• Support remediation and structured development plans.
• Supervise the assigned chief resident and assume chief duties when needed (e.g., during night float, ICU nights, PTO, or sick leave).
• Actively participate in resident wellness initiatives, program events, graduation, and residency fairs to foster program culture.

Educational Leadership

• Deliver didactic lectures, including noon conferences and morning reports.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and resident scholarly activity.
• Serve on key committees such as the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC).
• Support the program’s academic culture by attending M&M conferences, Practicing Excellence sessions, and Grand Rounds (in-person preferred; remote attendance available).
• Mentor residents in M&M case presentations, sharing the educational leadership responsibilities with the Program Director.

Resident Recruitment

• Participate fully in the recruitment process: interviewing applicants, reviewing files, and attending the Rank List Meeting.

Short Description

The Associate Program Director (APD) for the Internal Medicine Residency Program supports the Program Director in developing program guidelines, managing the application process, and overseeing various aspects of the residency. The APD ensures compliance with ACGME accreditation standards and contributes to the design and delivery of a high-quality educational experience for residents.

This leadership role blends clinical teaching, mentorship, and administrative oversight to further the program's mission.

License/ Certification Requirements

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice (inpatient and/or outpatient)
• Passion for graduate medical education and mentorship
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Prior teaching or leadership experience preferred

Special Requirements

• Must provide clinical services at Cooper University Hospital at Cape Regional. (If currently based at another site, a transition to Cape Regional will be required.
• Must hold or be eligible for a faculty appointment at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Assistance will be provided during onboarding, if needed.