Dental GPR Program Director - Allegheny General Hospital

University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits

CME Allowance

Paid Time Off

Tax-Free Financial Planning Services

Retirement Plans with Immediate Vesting

Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

Loan Repayment Assistance for Qualified Candidates

Job summary

The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is seeking a Dental GPR Program Director to oversee its General Practice Residency program at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. This full-time role requires a visionary leader for program development and accreditation, ensuring a world-class educational experience for residents.

Responsibilities include curriculum development and mentoring dental residents. Candidates should have extensive clinical experience and a strong commitment to educational excellence, with competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of clinical general dentistry experience.
• 3-5 years of continuing dental education.
• Prior GPR/AEGD faculty or leadership experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, organization, and management of the GPR program.
• Responsible for curriculum development and compliance with ACGME/CODA standards.
• Mentor and develop dental residents and faculty.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Clinical General Dentistry

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Educational Technology

Education

DDS or DMD degree from a CODA Accredited Dental School

Certificate from a CODA-accredited GPR or AEGD Residency Program

Job description

Dental GPR Program Director – Allegheny General Hospital

Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is seeking a visionary and experienced Dental GPR Program Director to lead its General Practice Residency program at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. This full‑time leadership role involves comprehensive oversight, development, and accreditation of the GPR program, ensuring a world‑class educational experience for residents within a leading academic medical center.

Highlights

• Advanced practice with updated equipment and enhanced technology – EMR Epic/Wisdom, iCAT, Dexis imaging.
• Team structure: 4 Dentists, 1 part‑time Pediatric Dentist, 6 Dental Assistants, and 2 Hygienists.
• Opportunity to mentor Dental Residents in the Department of Dental Medicine and other specialties, including OMFS.

Duties

• The Dental GPR Program Director will lead the overall planning, organization, direction, and management of Allegheny Health Network's accredited General Practice Residency program.
• The Director will be responsible for curriculum development, resident recruitment and evaluation, faculty development, and maintaining CODA/ACGME compliance.
• This will include ensuring compliance with all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards, curriculum development and implementation, resident recruitment and evaluation, faculty development, and program continuous improvement.
• The Program Director will lead the program in providing high‑quality, comprehensive clinical training and didactic instruction to dental residents, preparing them for advanced general dental practice within a hospital‑based setting.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups of individuals within an academic medical center.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop dental residents and faculty.
• In‑depth knowledge of current dental practices, techniques, and technologies, particularly as applied in a hospital environment.
• Commitment to evidence‑based dentistry, patient safety, and quality improvement.
• Proficiency in using educational technology and electronic health records.
• Ability to think strategically, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
• Strong commitment to Allegheny Health Network's and Highmark Health's mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications

• 5‑7 years of clinical general dentistry experience, and 3‑5 years of continuing dental education.
• Prior GPR/AEGD faculty or leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, leadership, communication, and commitment to patient safety and educational excellence are essential.
• DDS or DMD degree from a CODA Accredited Dental School.
• Certificate from a CODA‑accredited GPR or AEGD Residency Program.
• Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia License (desired).
• Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment.

Benefits Offered by AHN

• Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical Benefits.
• CME Allowance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Electronic and Tax‑Free Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance.
• Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K, 457B.
• Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage.
• A diverse & inclusive workforce with respective loan repayment for qualified candidates.