Outpatient IM - Associate Program Director

SOCIETY OF GENERAL INTERNAL MEDICINE; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance +$30,000 sign-on

Resident stipend available

Paid CME plus malpractice coverage

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Banner Health in Mesa, Arizona seeks an Associate Program Director for Ambulatory & Community Medicine to lead the ambulatory curriculum and mentor residents in a growing internal medicine residency program. This leadership role blends outpatient clinical practice with educational oversight in a community-based setting.

The position requires Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine, a passion for medical education, and demonstrated leadership in graduate medical education, with

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine.
• Demonstrated passion for medical education through teaching, mentoring, and developing physicians.
• Leadership interest and experience in graduate medical education.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve ambulatory and community medicine curriculum within the residency program.
• Provide dedicated administrative time for curriculum development, resident education, and mentorship.
• Deliver high-quality internal medicine care in a community-based outpatient setting.
• Teach and mentor medical students and residents to enhance clinical reasoning and leadership skills.
• Strengthen community engagement and interprofessional collaboration within the program.

Skills

Educational Leadership

Mentoring/Teaching

Leadership Experience

Patient-Centered Care

Curriculum Development

Education

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Internal Medicine

Arizona Medical Licensure or Eligibility

Job description

Outpatient IM - Associate Program Director

Lead the Future of Healthcare Education with Banner Health in Mesa, Arizona

Help us build the future of ambulatory medical education. Banner Health and the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix are seeking a passionate and collaborative internal medicine physician to join our leadership team as Associate Program Director for Ambulatory & Community Medicine at our outpatient health center in Mesa, Arizona. This is an opportunity to combine outpatient clinical practice with meaningful educational leadership while helping shape the continued growth of a new and innovative internal medicine residency program.

About Our Program

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix/Banner Desert Internal Medicine Residency is committed to developing compassionate, innovative, and highly capable internists who provide reliable, high-quality care to the communities they serve.

Our educational model emphasizes personalized learning, graduated autonomy, high-functioning teams, innovation, continuous growth, and community engagement. Residents learn across diverse clinical environments while developing the clinical, communication, leadership, and systems-based skills needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Position Highlights

• Educational Leadership:Lead and continuously evolve the ambulatory and community medicine curriculum, with opportunities to develop innovative approaches to longitudinal learning, primary care, population health, and community-based care. Join a growing residency program where your ideas can directly shape curriculum, educational culture, and the future of ambulatory medical education.
• Protected Academic Time:Dedicated administrative time for curriculum development, resident education and mentorship, faculty collaboration, assessment, and program leadership.
• Clinical Practice:Provide high-quality Internal Medicine care in a supportive, community-based outpatient setting with flexible scheduling options.
• Teaching and Mentorship:Teach and mentor medical students and residents while helping learners develop clinical reasoning, communication, leadership, and professional identity.
• Community Engagement:Help strengthen connections between our residency program and the diverse communities we serve.
• Interdisciplinary Teamwork:Work alongside experienced physicians, medical assistants, front office staff, and clinical and program leadership in a collaborative team-based environment.
• Professional Growth:Join an environment that values curiosity, continuous improvement, educational innovation, and the development of future physician leaders.

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
• Passion for Medical Education:Demonstrated interest in teaching, mentoring, and developing physicians
• Leadership and Academic Interest:Demonstrated leadership experience or a strong interest in developing as a leader within graduate medical education
• Patient-Centered Approach:Commitment to providing compassionate, evidence-based, high-quality care
• Arizona Medical Licensure:Must hold or be eligible for Arizona state medical licensure

Why Join Us?

This is more than an opportunity for a leadership position. It is an opportunity to help build something.

You will join a collaborative educational leadership team where your ideas can become curriculum, your mentorship can help shape developing physicians, and your clinical experience can influence how residents learn to care for patients and communities.

Why Mesa, Arizona?

Mesa offers a diverse and growing community with convenient access to the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. Enjoy a wide variety of dining, entertainment, professional sports, arts and culture, and year-round opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring Arizona’s unique desert landscapes.

Banner Health's total compensation package includes:

• Salary base plus incentives
• Relocation assistance +$30,000 sign-on
• Resident stipend available
• Paid CME plus malpractice coverage
• Excellent benefit package options that provide security for you and your family
• Dedicated resources toward mitigating burnout and encouraging physician well-being
• PSLF qualifiedand up to$100K loan repayment

Join a team committed to education, innovation, clinical excellence, and community health.

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner Medical Group (BMG) values culture and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BMG is an EEO Employer