Associate Program Director, Psychiatry

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Premier Health and Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine seek an experienced educator to serve as Associate Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency Program. The APD leads educational initiatives, mentors residents and faculty, and collaborates with GME leadership across sites.

The role requires a leader in education with clinical excellence, aiming to advance teaching, resident well-being, and program quality in Southwest Ohio.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS degree required.
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.

Responsibilities

• Lead the residency program and support the Program Director.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME standards and institutional policies.
• Maintain ongoing clinical activity and professional practice.
• Recruit high-quality residents and participate in interviews.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum for resident growth and readiness for board certification.
• Mentor residents and faculty, promoting a collaborative learning environment.
• Monitor resident performance and provide feedback toward competency milestones.
• Foster academic excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
• Serve as liaison between the program, medical community, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with departments to align residency and fellowship education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

MD/DO/MBBS

ACGME Psychiatry Residency

Job description

Job Description

Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine (WSU BSOM) and Premier Health Neuroscience Institute are seeking a physician that is an experienced educator to serve as Associate Program Director (APD) for the Psychiatry Residency Program.

This role requires an innovative leader with a passion for education, clinical excellence, and the development of future psychiatry physicians. The APD serves as a key educational leader, clinician, and mentor, fostering excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and professional development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership and others to ensure the program’s success and alignment with Premier Health and WSU BSOM's mission of providing exceptional patient care while advancing medical education. The APD serves as an educator, mentor, and role model for residents and faculty, promoting an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes excellence in patient care, professionalism, scholarship, resident well-being, community service, and continuous quality improvement.

The Associate Program Director is provided with 0.40 FTE (16 hours per week) of protected administrative time to fulfill these responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and assist the Program Director in the overall management and improvement of the residency program.
• Ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform ongoing clinical activity in a manner reflecting the highest quality of care and professionalism.
• Lead efforts to recruit high-quality resident candidates, participating in interviews and selection.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that fosters resident growth, competency, and readiness for board certification.
• Mentor and support medical students, residents, and faculty, encouraging professional development and a collaborative learning environment.
• Monitor resident performance, providing feedback and support to ensure achievement of competency milestones.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
• Serve as a liaison between the program, the medical community, and relevant stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive residency and fellowship education across specialties.
• Participate in the continuous improvement and evaluation of the residency program.

In this role, you will be part of both Wright State University's Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in Southwest Ohio. This partnership creates a dynamic environment where patient care, clinical research, and medical education intersect. As a faculty physician, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes, advancing clinical innovation, and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Premier Health's expansive resources—including five inpatient hospital campuses, a broad network of urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, and specialized services—combined with the academic excellence of Wright State University, offer an unparalleled platform for growth and impact in both healthcare and medical education. Join us in advancing academic medicine and community health while shaping the future of medical education in Southwest Ohio.

Job Requirements

• Education:
  • MD, DO, or MBBS degree
  • Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
• Licensure and/or Certification:
  • Board Certification in Psychiatry (or Board-Eligible)
  • Active DEA Registration
• Experience:
  • 1+ year of experience in graduate medical education teaching role(s)
  • 1+ year of experience supervising residents and/or medical students

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in research and academic medicine.
• Previous leadership roles within residency or fellowship programs, such as Associate Program Director, Chair of Clinical Competency Committee, Chair of Quality Improvement Committee.

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including residents, faculty, and hospital administration.
• Commitment to resident education and well-being.