Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 325,000 - 375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance

Generous paid time off

Pension plan and 401(k) retirement plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group | Kaiser Permanente is seeking a full-time Program Director for its Internal Medicine Residency Program based in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The role involves strategic leadership, overseeing accreditation, curriculum development, and faculty supervision while maintaining clinical responsibilities. Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree, ABIM certification, and significant experience in medical education. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $325,000 to $375,000 along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Current ABIM certification and active medical licensure eligible for practice in Maryland, D.C., and Virginia.
• Minimum of five years as an active faculty member in an Internal Medicine Residency Program.
• Demonstrated leadership in graduate medical education administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
• Oversee accreditation, curriculum development, faculty and resident supervision.
• Evaluate program effectiveness through curriculum reviews and resident assessments.

Skills

Leadership and organizational skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Clinical teaching experience

Curriculum development

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Tools

Electronic medical record systems (EPIC)

Job description

Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group (MAPMG) invites applications for a Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program to join our Graduate Medical Education department. This position is a full-time opportunity primarily based out of our Gaithersburg Medical Center. Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group is comprised of more than 1,700 primary care and specialty Permanente physicians and nearly 300 staff professionals who come together to make a positive impact on the health and lives of more than 800,000 members in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Reporting to the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), the Program Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Internal Medicine Residency Program while maintaining a 0.3 clinical FTE in Internal Medicine or an ABIM medical subspecialty. You will oversee accreditation, curriculum development, faculty and resident supervision, recruitment, and program evaluation to ensure the residency program maintains excellence in graduate medical education and compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards.

You can expect to:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Internal Medicine residency curriculum that supports resident education, competency development, and independent practice readiness.
• Lead efforts to maintain ACGME accreditation and ensure compliance with all institutional and residency program requirements.
• Partner with the DIO, Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), participating sites, and faculty leadership to enhance the residency program and educational experience.
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, supervision, and program completion processes in alignment with organizational and institutional goals.
• Administer residency program operations, including faculty supervision, educational programming, accreditation reporting, and policy implementation.
• Provide clinical leadership and mentorship to residents and faculty while maintaining high standards of patient care and teaching excellence.
• Coordinate participation in residency recruitment initiatives, including the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
• Evaluate program effectiveness through curriculum reviews, resident milestone assessments, faculty evaluations, board examination outcomes, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

What is required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited institution.
• Current American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification and active medical licensure eligible for practice in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, including CDS and DEA certifications.
• Minimum of five (5) years as an active faculty member in an Internal Medicine Residency Program and at least three (3) years of graduate medical education administrative experience within the last 10 years.
• Demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, resident evaluation methodologies, faculty mentorship, clinical teaching, and graduate medical education program administration. Experience with electronic medical record systems such as EPIC preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills; excellent communication and collaboration abilities; demonstrated commitment to academic medicine and resident development.
• Must be able to commute to Washington D.C., on an as‑needed basis.
• Candidates must either currently live in or be willing to relocate to the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
• Must provide documentation of the COVID‑19 vaccine 2‑dose series (or J&J 1‑dose) prior to October 1, 2023, or documentation of the most current COVID‑19 vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) as a condition of employment.
• Must provide documentation for the influenza vaccine as a condition of employment.

Competitive Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package.
• 100% employer‑funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families effective on the first day of employment.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave, plus maternity and parental leave.
• Pension plan, and 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• Education reimbursement.

The starting annual salary for this position ranges from $325,000 to $375,000 depending on circumstances including an applicant’s skills and qualifications, certain degrees and certifications, prior job experience, training, market data, and other relevant factors. In addition to the salary range above, MAPMG offers rich benefits that add substantial value to the total compensation package.

MAPMG continuously works to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our physicians and staff. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare.