Family Medicine Residency Associate Program Director

Adventist Health; Ukiah (CA); On-site; USD 258,465 - 328,609; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Student Loan Repayment

Relocation Assistance

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays

CME allowance

401(k) Retirement

Job summary

Adventist Health is seeking an Associate Program Director to shape the future of medical education in Ukiah, California. This role focuses on maintaining educational standards, guiding residents through a robust curriculum, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Requirements include board certification, an active CA medical license, and experience in a residency program. The position offers a competitive salary, significant benefits, and a chance to work in beautiful Mendocino County.

Qualifications

• At least two years of educational or administrative experience in residency or medical college.
• Demonstrate passion for teaching and community health.
• Conduct clinical assessments and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership in the absence of the Program Director.
• Design and enhance curricula for residents.
• Collaborate with faculty and program directors on lectures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Community health dedication

Education

Board certification by ABFM

Active CA medical license

Graduation from accredited medical school

Completion of a Residency program

Job description

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley is actively seeking Associate Program Director to join our team in stunning Mendocino County. This is a rare opportunity to work near the redwoods and the Northern California coastline, within driving distance of San Francisco. This is an ideal administrative & teaching position for someone interested in working with an outstanding team, including family medicine physicians and residents through collaboration with our Rural Family Medicine residency program Adventist Health Ukiah Valley (ahfamilyresidency.org) in Ukiah, CA.

Summary: The Associate Program Director will play a crucial role in maintaining the educational mission, scholarly activities, clinical excellence, and administrative components of our Graduate Medical Education program. Reporting to the Program Director, the Associate Program Director will assist in shaping the future of medical education by guiding residents through a comprehensive curriculum, while engaging and precepting the residents and other learners in clinical settings. Candidates must demonstrate passion for community health, dedication to family medicine education, and excellent clinical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assume leadership in the absence of the Program Director, ensuring the continuity of the residency program.
• Design, monitor, and enhance assigned curricula, including setting clear goals and objectives.
• Provide faculty advisory support and leadership to residents.
• Collaborate with the Program Director in developing and executing resident didactic lectures and hands‑on curriculum.
• Contribute to grant‑funded activities and support resident's quality improvement research projects.
• Assist in planning and organizing resident orientations, retreats, faculty retreats, and CME events.
• Contribute to recruitment and retention efforts to foster a diverse and talented resident cohort.
• Participate in the evaluation and assessment of residents and other learners.
• Serve on various committees, including graduate medical education, clinical competency, and program evaluation.

Administrative Duties

• Collaborate with the Program Director to oversee clinical and business activities of the family medicine residency clinic impacting the residency and graduate medical education department.
• Supervise faculty's evaluation, advising work with residents, and contribute to the residency grievance process.

Qualifications

• Board certification by ABFM in appropriate specialty or subspecialty.
• Active CA medical license and DEA certification.
• Annual CPR certification.
• Graduation from an accredited medical school with completion of a Residency program.
• Minimum of two years of documented educational and/or administrative experience as a faculty member in a residency program or college of medicine.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Attitudinally suited to lead and contribute to a training program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ACGME regulations.
• Experience in clinical practice and teaching in the specialty.
• Commitment to ongoing CME requirements of the ACGME.

About Our Residency

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley Family Medicine Residency Program was established in 2019 to address the rural health crisis and create full‑spectrscafamily physicians who are well trained to take on the needs of their communities. Unopposed as the only residency program in our county, residents have individualized training at our rural sites and actively participate in local community projects. Our residency program is a 6‑6‑6 program, affiliated with UC Davis, and ACGME‑accredited.

Benefits

• Faculty Salary
• $45K Sign‑On bonus
• Student Loan Repayment
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Malpractice coverage
• Vacation/Sick Time/Holidays
• CME allowance401(k) Retirement

Wage Scale: $258,465 - $328,609

Apply to learn more about our total compensation and benefits! *Total compensation may vary based on additional services, including call coverage, administrative services, performance bonus, etc.

Adventist Health Medical Group (AHMG) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations, including, but not limited to, measles, mumps, flu (based on the seasonal availability of the flu vaccine typically during October-March each year), COVID-19 vaccine (required in CA, OR and HI), as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.

Candidates must be California licensed or eligible and meet the hospital's medical staff credentialing standards.