Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health invites applications for a Core Faculty position in Family Medicine Residency. The role emphasizes teaching, supervision of residents, curriculum development, and patient care in a community-based rural setting affiliated with Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

Ideal candidates will be board-certified/board-eligible in Family Medicine, hold NH licensure or eligibility, and have a commitment to diversity, scholarly activity, and professional

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in an ACGME-accredited program preferred
• Clinically active in Family Medicine
• Nursery/Newborn care required; OB/prenatal care optional
• Inpatient Medicine teaching preferred
• ABFM/AOBFM certification or eligibility
• Licensure to practice in New Hampshire or eligibility
• DEA registration with full prescriptive authority
• Unrestricted credentials in FM department
• Commitment to team-based, evidence-based patient care
• Interest in curriculum development and medical pedagogy
• Scholarly activity and service demonstrated

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care to the patients of our community
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring of residents and medical students in inpatient/outpatient settings with occasional supervisory call coverage
• Teach didactics and contribute to curriculum development and simulation training
• Provide regular resident and student evaluation/feedback
• Participate in rounds, journal clubs, conferences, and residency committees
• Pursue faculty development annually
• Serve as advisor promoting professionalism, well-being, career planning, scholarship, and safe patient care
• Pursue scholarly activities including presentations, committees, publications, grants, etc.
• Incorporate a culture of learning focusing on quality, equity, humanism, and population health

Skills

Teaching experience

Family Medicine

Curriculum development

Residency education

Education

American Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine

NH medical licensure or eligibility

DEA with full prescriptive authority

Job description

Overview

Full-time Core Faculty Opportunity – Family Medicine Residency Program

Keene, New Hampshire

The Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health Family Medicine Residency Program is seeking a Core Faculty member to join our growing team. We are a community-based 6-6-6 Family Medicine residency based in a rural regional referral center affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Our third class of 6 residents started July 2026 and we are looking to expand our faculty team as we continue to grow. Seeking candidates with passion and enthusiasm for practicing and teaching full-scope family medicine, while creating a lasting impact at a new program. Opportunities for leadership, professional growth and development, and a strong connection to community. The successful candidate will provide direct clinical care, supervise residents in multiple clinical settings, and participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement. Osteopathic candidates are encouraged to apply with the opportunity to help build our osteopathic curriculum.

The success of the residency will be grounded in Cheshire’s GME Vision:

A caring educational community that trains graduate physicians who will serve all patients with high-quality, patient-centered medical care and collaborate across disciplines to meet the broader health needs of the community.

The Core Faculty member will have a significant role in the education and supervision of the residents, including teaching, evaluating, and providing formative feedback. In addition, the Core Faculty member will develop and care for a patient panel within the residency practice in our state-of-the-art Family Medicine Center, Family & Community Care. The practice strives to meet community needs, including caring for marginalized individuals. The program has a special emphasis on care of the rural LGBTQ+ community. Faculty are eligible for an academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

This program is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the community through their teaching, scholarship and/or service. Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine are committed to a richly diverse workforce.

Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience in an ACGME-accredited program preferred
• Clinically active in Family Medicine
• Nursery/Newborn care required; OB/pre-natal care optional
• Inpatient Medicine teaching preferred
• American Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine from ABFM or AOBFM
• Currently hold or possess the ability to obtain medical licensure to practice medicine in New Hampshire
• Currently hold or possess ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority
• Unrestricted credentials in FM department
• Commitment to providing team-based, high-quality, evidence-based patient care
• Commitment to training the physicians of tomorrow, with interest in curriculum development and medical pedagogy
• Demonstrated administrative, scholarly and research activity

Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality care to the patients of our community
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring of residentsand medical students in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting with occasional supervisory call coverage responsibilities
• Teach didactics, contribute to curriculum development, simulation training, practice management and other innovative topics
• Provide regular resident and student evaluation/feedback
• Regularly participate in organized clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, conferences, and residency committees
• Pursue faculty development designated to enhance skills, at least annually
• Serve as an advisor and role model of professionalism, fostering one’s own and resident/student well-being, educational goal setting, career planning, scholarship, and safe, high-quality patient care based on practice-based learning and improvement efforts
• Pursue scholarly activities including presenting at scientific society meetings, participation in national committees and/or educational organizations, quality initiatives, publications, grants, etc.
• Incorporate a complementary culture of learning into the current patient- and community-centered health culture, including principles of quality and equity, humanism, research, and population health

Why work at Cheshire Medical Center?

Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding, compassionate care and exceptional service. From primary care and over 160 inpatient beds, to a broad range of specialties, we’re large enough to serve our community while maintaining a personal touch.

• Four-star quality rating from CMS for high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
• Accredited as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner
• Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission
• Our CEO, Joseph Perras, MD, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 ranking of rural hospital CEOs to know.

About Keene, NH:

Tucked into the scenic Connecticut River Valley, Keene is a welcoming community with something for everyone. From locally loved restaurants and lively entertainment to engaging museums and exceptional art, there’s always something to explore. Home to Keene State College, the town has a vibrant, energetic feel while still maintaining a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to enjoy nature, with nearby trails, lakes, ponds, and mountains just waiting to be discovered. The area also celebrates a strong sense of community through sustainable agriculture, year-round festivals, unique shops, antique markets, breweries, cafés, and cozy coffee spots.