Program Director, Family Medicine Residency

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking an experienced Program Director for the Family Medicine Residency Program located in Portland, Maine. This role encompasses leadership, compliance with ACGME requirements, and fostering an inclusive educational environment. The Program Director will oversee the curriculum and faculty support, while also engaging in active clinical practice.

Ideal candidates will possess an MD or DO degree, board certification in Family Medicine, and a minimum of three years in a leadership role. Experience within graduate medical education is essential. The position allows for substantial influence on the direction and success of residency training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Maine.
• Previous leadership experience in graduate medical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Maintain compliance with ACGME accreditation standards.
• Oversee curriculum development and implementation.
• Lead resident recruitment and selection.

Skills

Educational leadership

Communication skills

Administrative capabilities

Mentorship

Education

MD or DO degree

Board Certified in Family Medicine

Job description

Program Director, Family Medicine Residency

MaineHealth seeks an experienced and visionary physician leader to serve as Program Director of the MaineHealth Family Medicine Residency Program in Portland, Maine. This is an outstanding opportunity to lead one of New England's most respected Family Medicine residency programs within a highly collaborative academic health system committed to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

About the Program

The MaineHealth Family Medicine Residency Program is a well-established, academically rigorous, full‑spectrum Family Medicine training program with a long history of producing exceptional physicians. The program consists of 24 residents (8-8-8) and is based at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.

Our graduates pursue a wide range of career paths, including inpatient medicine, outpatient primary care, obstetrics, rural practice, urban practice, and additional fellowship training. The residency benefits from a large, dedicated faculty group and strong partnerships across MaineHealth's extensive network of residency and fellowship programs.

Residents and faculty enjoy a culture characterized by:

• Strong educational excellence and academic rigor
• Full‑spectrum Family Medicine training
• Close faculty‑resident relationships and mentorship
• Deep commitment to serving diverse patient populations
• Robust interdisciplinary collaboration across specialties
• Opportunities to teach Tufts University School of Medicine Maine Track students
• Access to Family Medicine fellowship programs in Sports Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Integrative Medicine

Position Summary

The Program Director serves as the physician leader of the Family Medicine Residency Program and is responsible for ensuring compliance with all ACGME requirements while advancing the program's educational mission and strategic vision.

Working in close partnership with the Residency Program Manager, the Program Director provides oversight of the residency curriculum, faculty educational activities, resident development, accreditation requirements, and program operations.

This position is designed as:

• 0.6 FTE Administrative Leadership
• 0.1 FTE Direct Educational Activities/Resident Teaching
• 0.3 FTE Clinical Practice

Clinical responsibilities may include outpatient, inpatient, or a combination of Family Medicine practice, with outpatient care most likely based at MaineHealth Family Medicine practices in Portland and/or Falmouth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Family Medicine Residency Program
• Maintain compliance with all ACGME accreditation standards and requirements
• Oversee curriculum development, implementation, and continuous improvement
• Supervise and support faculty in their educational responsibilities
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and high‑performing learning environment
• Lead resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, and professional development
• Collaborate with departmental, institutional, and graduate medical education leaders
• Participate in teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activities
• Promote innovation and excellence in Family Medicine education
• Maintain an active clinical practice consistent with residency program leadership requirements

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Maine
• Minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience consistent with ACGME Program Director requirements
• Previous leadership experience in graduate medical education, residency education, academic medicine, or related settings
• Demonstrated commitment to Family Medicine education and resident development

Desired Attributes

• Collaborative and thoughtful leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to balance accountability with mentorship and support
• Strong organizational and administrative capabilities
• Commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Situated on the Maine coast, Portland, Maine offers urban sophistication combined with small‑town friendliness, four‑season recreational opportunities, and proximity to Boston.