Associate Program Director/Trauma-ACS Surgeon

Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 325,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma in Fresno, California is seeking a Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon to serve as Associate Program Director for its residency program. This role combines clinical responsibilities in trauma surgery with leadership in surgical education and mentorship.

Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience in surgical education, a minimum of five years post-training, and a strong commitment to fostering an inclusive academic environment. The position offers a competitive salary between $325,000 and $400,000 commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery is required.
• A minimum of five years of post-training experience in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery is necessary.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic surgery and mentorship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in Trauma and Acute Care Surgery.
• Serve as Associate Program Director for the residency program.
• Participate in multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Board Certification in General Surgery

Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care

Leadership and mentorship

Experience with surgical residency education

Education

Completion of an accredited Acute Care Surgery Fellowship

Minimum five years post-training clinical experience

Job description

The University of California, San Francisco Fresno Medical Education Program and Central California Faculty Medical Group (CCFMG), dba Inspire Health, are recruiting for a Trauma/Acute Care Surgeon with a concurrent leadership role as Associate Program Director (APD) for the UCSF Fresno General Surgery Residency Program at Community Regional Medical Center (CRMC) in Fresno, California.

This position offers a unique opportunity for an accomplished academic surgeon with a passion for surgical education, mentorship, and residency leadership. The selected candidate will join a collaborative academic faculty dedicated to excellence in patient care, resident education, scholarly activity, and community engagement, with the opportunity for future advancement to Program Director leadership.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Trauma and Acute Care Surgery call coverage
• Surgical Critical Care and ICU management
• Emergency General Surgery care
• Resident and fellow supervision in operative and clinical settings
• Participation in multidisciplinary quality and performance improvement initiatives

Associate Program Director Responsibilities

In addition to clinical responsibilities, the selected candidate will serve as Associate Program Director for the UCSF Fresno General Surgery Residency Program and will work collaboratively with the Program Director, Department Chair, Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership, and faculty to support the educational mission and continued success of the residency program, fulfilling responsibilities in accordance with standards set by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Qualifications

• Board Certification in General Surgery
• Board Certification in Surgical Critical Care
• Completion of an accredited, two-year Acute Care Surgery Fellowship or an accredited, one-year Surgical Critical Care Fellowship with two years of subsequent faculty experience in Trauma/Acute Care Surgery
• Minimum of five (5) years post-training clinical and academic experience
• Demonstrated commitment to academic surgery, resident education, and mentorship
• Experience with surgical residency education, curriculum development, and ACGME accreditation processes preferred
• Interest and potential for future Program Director leadership strongly desired

The successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative academic environment.

Academic Environment

The UCSF Fresno Surgery Residency Program is a fully accredited university-affiliated training program committed to excellence in surgical education, patient care, research, and community engagement. Fresno is a vibrant and diverse community located in California’s Central Valley, within close proximity to Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks and approximately three hours from San Francisco and the Central Coast.

Compensation

Salary and faculty appointment will be commensurate with experience. For positions exclusively funded by the affiliate organization: Inspire Health has provided a reasonable compensation estimate for this position: $325,000–$400,000.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.