Inaugural Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Powers-Health; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Wellness program

HSA

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Disability protection

EAP

Tuition assistance

PTO

Career development

Rewards program

Job summary

Powers Health in Munster, Indiana, invites applications for a Residency Program Director-IM to lead the Internal Medicine residency program. This inaugural role will shape strategy, education quality, and clinical integration across Powers Health and IU School of Medicine services.

The ideal candidate is an ABIM/AOBIM board-certified internist with leadership experience, strong teaching skills, and active clinical involvement, ready to establish a thriving program aligned with ACGME standards.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine.
• 3–5 years of leadership/educational experience in academic healthcare.
• Prior direct experience as Program Director or equivalent preferred.
• Must demonstrate ongoing clinical activity.
• Proven leadership and administrative skills.
• Experience with ACGME accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with GME online reporting systems including NRMP, ERAS, AMA, Freida, GMETrack.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to resident education and well-being.
• Knowledge of current trends in medical education.
• Involvement in Internal Medicine professional organizations.
• Licensure to practice medicine in the relevant state.
• Ability to develop and implement educational programs.
• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high educational standards.
• Commitment to scholarship as defined by the ACGME.

Responsibilities

• Lead inception, development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of the residency program.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Internal Medicine requirements.
• Oversee program administration, teaching, scholarly activity, resident and faculty evaluation.
• Recruit residents, supervise residents, and manage promotions/disciplines.
• Collaborate with Powers Health and IUSM staff; maintain accreditation and regional reputation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Educational program development

GME systems familiarity

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Internal Medicine

3–5 years leadership/educational experience

Direct Program Director experience preferred

Ongoing clinical activity

ACGME accreditation familiarity

State licensure

Tools

NRMP

ERAS

AMA

Freida

GMETrack

Job description

Powers Health in Munster, Indiana, invites applications for a Residency Program Director-IM to lead the Internal Medicine residency program. This inaugural role will shape strategy, education quality, and clinical integration across Powers Health and IU School of Medicine services.

The ideal candidate is an ABIM/AOBIM board-certified internist with leadership experience, strong teaching skills, and active clinical involvement, ready to establish a thriving program aligned with ACGME standards.