Psychiatry Program Director | Georgia | Academic Leadership + Clinical Practice

American Academy of Family Physicians; Georgia; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

American Academy of Family Physicians is seeking a leader to head an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program in Georgia. The role combines academic medicine with patient care in a supportive health system dedicated to graduate medical education.

The opportunity includes 60% protected administrative time for program director responsibilities and a 40% clinical practice with teaching integrated into patient care, with involvement from six psychiatry faculty and GME staff.

Qualifications

• Board-certified psychiatrist with leadership and teaching experience.
• Experience directing a residency program or GME department.
• Strong mentoring skills and ability to shape curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead an established ACGME-accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Develop and oversee curriculum and resident development initiatives.
• Manage recruitment and program strategy with a collaborative leadership team.

Skills

Program leadership

Teaching & mentorship

GME experience

Clinical practice

Education

MD/DO board-certified in Psychiatry

Job description

Join a well‑established, ACGME‑accredited Psychiatry Residency Program and shape the next generation of psychiatrists while maintaining a meaningful clinical practice. This unique leadership opportunity offers a balanced blend of academic medicine, resident mentorship, and patient care within a supportive health system committed to graduate medical education.

The Opportunity

• Lead an established ACGME‑accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
• Dedicated 60% protected administrative time for Program Director responsibilities
• Maintain a 40% clinical practice with teaching integrated into patient care
• Join a close‑knit residency program
• Work alongside 6 psychiatry faculty members and experienced GME support staff
• Shape curriculum, resident development, recruitment, and program strategy
• Flexible leadership schedule and strong institutional support
• Minimum 3 years of leadership, teaching, or GME experience

The Community

• Enjoy a lower cost of living with beautiful historic homes, established neighborhoods, and more space for your money.
• Convenient access to Atlanta while enjoying shorter commutes and a slower pace of life.
• Vibrant arts, music, and culinary scene featuring local festivals, live entertainment, museums, and award‑winning restaurants.
• Excellent outdoor recreation with nearby lakes, parks, golf courses, and miles of walking and biking trails.
• Family‑friendly community with strong public and private school options and a growing regional economy.

Specialty: Psychiatry
Employment Type: Full Time

Contact Information

Maya Becker
Call/Text: 678.501.2448
Email: [e-mail]

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