Associate Program Director, Psychiatry

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health and Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine seek an experienced educator to serve as Associate Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency Program. The role emphasizes leadership in curriculum development, mentorship, and compliance with GME standards, with protected administrative time (0.40 FTE per week) to support responsibilities.

The APD will collaborate with GME leadership, residents, and faculty to foster excellence in education, patient care, and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and assist the Program Director in the residency program's management and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME standards and institutional policies.
• Maintain ongoing clinical activity with high quality care and professionalism.
• Lead recruitment of residents, participate in interviews and selection.
• Develop and implement a curriculum fostering resident growth and board readiness.
• Mentor residents, students, and faculty to support professional development.
• Monitor performance and provide feedback to achieve competency milestones.
• Foster academic excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with departments to align residency education across specialties.
• Contribute to continuous program evaluation and improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO/MBBS

Accredited 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.

About Premier Health

Where Physicians Build Academic Careers That Matter

At Premier Health, our mission—We care. We teach. We innovate. We serve. -guides everything, we do. Physicians join a private, nonprofit academic health system designed to advance education, research, and clinical excellence. Through our partnership with Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, physicians are at the center of teaching, innovation, and high-impact care across Southwest Ohio.

With 1,700+ physicians, 14,000 caregivers, five hospitals, and 100+ care __cpLocations, Premier Health offers the scale, resources, and academic environment to support long-term growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Why Physicians Choose Premier Health

• Integrated system with academic and community practice options
• Strong referral network to build a busy practice quickly
• Physician-led culture with accessible, supportive leadership
• Access to advanced technology and innovation

Grow Your Career

• Flexibility to shape your path across settings and roles
• Opportunities in leadership, teaching, and research

The Difference

• Efficient support so you can focus on patient care
• Physicians valued as long-term partners with room to grow

Premier Health offers a career built around you.

Choose Your Lifestyle

In Greater Dayton and Southwest Ohio you'll find a wonderful mix of lifestyle options in some of the country's most affordable communities.

• 37 area high schools recognized as "Best in the Nation." View list of area schools and their ratings.
• Air travel made easy with three major airports nearby, Dayton International Airport, Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and John Glenn Columbus International Airport.
• A diverse and plentiful selection of shopping, dining, arts, sports, and recreation.
• Choose vibrant, metropolitan living in urban lofts, historic homes, and upscale neighborhoods. Or you may prefer newer, family-friendly neighborhoods in our progressive suburban communities. Or the charm of small-town or country living.
• Access to country clubs and YMCA's located throughout Southwest Ohio.

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