Infectious Disease - Fellowship Program Director

ACPM; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health and Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine are seeking an experienced educator to serve as Infectious Disease Program Director for the fellowship program in Southwest Ohio. The role demands innovative leadership, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to medical education.

The Program Director will oversee curriculum development, faculty management, accreditation compliance, and fellowship recruitment, while fostering a positive learning environment and

Qualifications

• MD or DO with ID board certification.
• 10+ years clinician experience; 5+ years in medical education/administration with leadership.
• Active medical license; strong knowledge of ACGME standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the Infectious Disease program.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME standards and institutional policies.
• Conduct ongoing clinical activity with high-quality patient care.
• Lead fellowship recruitment and participate in interviews/selection.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum for trainee growth.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Fellow education

Education

MD/DO with Board Certification in Infectious Disease

Job description

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 Infectious Disease Program Director to lead and oversee the Infectious Disease fellowship program. This role requires an innovative leader with a passion for education, clinical excellence, and development. The ID Program Director will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including curriculum development, faculty oversight, accreditation compliance, fellowship recruitment, and fostering a positive learning environment. 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, manage, develop, and oversee day to day operations of the Infectious Disease 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 fellowship candidates, participating in interviews and selection.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that fosters fellow growth, competency, and readiness for board certification.
• Mentor and support medical students, fellows, and faculty, encouraging professional development and a collaborative learning environment.
• Monitor fellow 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 partner institutions as needed, to capitalize on outpatient clinic experiences as well as unique patient populations.
• Collaborate with other departments and program directors to ensure cohesive residency and fellowship education across specialties.
• Participate in the continuous improvement and evaluation of the fellowship 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

Qualifications

• Education: M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Infectious Disease.
• Experience: 10 years or more of Clinician experience and 5 years or more of 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

Skills

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including fellows, faculty, and hospital administration.
• Commitment to fellow education and well-being.

About Premier Health

Where Physicians Build Academic Careers That Matter

At Premier Health, our mission-We care. We teach. We innovate. We serve. -guides everything, we do. Physicians join a private, nonprofit academic health system designed to advance education, research, and clinical excellence. Through our partnership with Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine, physicians are at the center of teaching, innovation, and high-impact care across Southwest Ohio.

With 1,700+ physicians, 14,000 caregivers, five hospitals, and 100+ care __cpLocations, Premier Health offers the scale, resources, and academic environment to support long-term growth, collaboration, and meaningful impact.

Why Physicians Choose Premier Health

• Integrated system with academic and community practice options
• Strong referral network to build a busy practice quickly
• Physician-led culture with accessible, supportive leadership
• Access to advanced technology and innovation

Grow Your Career

• Flexibility to shape your path across settings and roles
• Opportunities in leadership, teaching, and research

The Difference

• Efficient support so you can focus on patient care
• Physicians valued as long-term partners with room to grow

Premier Health offers a career built around you.

Choose Your Lifestyle

In Greater Dayton and Southwest Ohio you'll find a wonderful mix of lifestyle options in some of the country's most affordable communities.

• 37 area high schools recognized as "Best in the Nation." View list of area schools and their ratings.
• 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

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 1700+ physicians and advanced practice providers in more than 125 __cpLocations - 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.

Contact Information

Eric J. Sedwick, MBA, CPC, CPRP

System Director, Physician & Advanced Practice Provider Recruitment

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