Associate Program Director, Family Medicine

Premier Health; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health system

Access to numerous healthcare locations

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Southwest Ohio seeks a Family Medicine Associate Program Director. This pivotal role involves leading the residency program, ensuring compliance with ACGME standards, and mentoring medical professionals. The ideal candidate is an experienced educator with an M.D. or D.O. degree and board certification in Family Medicine. Join us in advancing medical education and ensuring exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Experienced educator with a passion for clinical excellence.
• Experience in medical education or administration with proven leadership.
• Active medical license required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of ACGME standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the residency program management.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME standards and institutional policies.
• Perform ongoing clinical activities with high quality.
• Mentor students and residents, supporting professional development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

M.D. or D.O. degree

Board certification in Family Medicine

Job description

Family Medicine Associate Program Director

Specialty: Family Medicine

Status: Employed

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine (WSU BSOM) and Premier Health are seeking a physician that is an experienced educator to serve as the Family Medicine Associate Program Director (APD) to lead and support the Family Medicine program. This role requires an innovative leader with a passion for education, clinical excellence, and the development of future family practice physicians. The Associate Program Director 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.

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: M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Family Medicine.
• Experience: Experience in medical education or administration, with proven leadership skills.
• Licensure: Active medical license.
• ACGME Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of ACGME standards and graduate medical education regulations.

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.
• Advanced training in family medicine obstetrics, vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections.

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.

At Premier Health, we care, we teach, we innovate, and we serve.

Premier Health has grown to become one of the largest health systems in southwest Ohio. Founded in 1995, Premier Health has more than 13,000 employees and more than 1,700 physicians.

Our comprehensive health system operates five campuses including Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville, Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood, Atrium Medical Center in Middletown and Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy and has more than 100 patient care locations.

• 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.

Premier Physician Network of Premier Health offers you and your family one of the largest selections of primary care and medical specialists in Southwest Ohio. That's more than 700 physicians and advanced practice providers in more than 125 locations – from as far north as Versailles to as far south as Liberty Township in Northern Cincinnati. You'll find convenient access to quality health care, wherever you live in Southwest Ohio, at each stage of life.