Residency Program Director: Academic Medicine Leader

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks an academic physician leader to serve as Program Director for a longstanding residency program at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. This role requires strategic direction, a strong educational vision, and the ability to build a high-performing team across teaching sites.

The successful candidate will foster scholarship, inclusion, and excellence in patient care while aligning with Mount Sinai's mission and accreditations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school.
• Current New York State medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine.
• Minimum of 5 years of Graduate Medical Education leadership experience.
• Strong management and mentoring abilities; collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead resident recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Direct curriculum development and ensure excellence in patient-centered medical education.
• Oversee resident supervision, evaluation, promotion, remediation, and disciplinary actions per ACGME.
• Foster scholarly activity, research, and professional development among residents and faculty.
• Establish and maintain an inclusive and effective learning environment across teaching sites.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements and institutional policies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Medical degree (MD)

Job description

Description

The Brooklyn Hospital Center is seeking a dynamic, visionary, and mission-driven academic physician to lead a longstanding residency program within a vibrant urban academic medical center committed to excellence in patient care, medical education, and community health.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced educator and leader to build on a solid foundation while shaping the program's next chapter.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Medicine and working closely with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), the Program Director will provide strategic leadership for all aspects of the residency program. The successful candidate will build and lead a high-performing team, provide clear direction and guidance, and contribute to a multidisciplinary environment that values excellence, accountability, and innovation. You will foster a supportive learning environment where residents thrive, faculty are engaged, and scholarship, professionalism, and inclusion are embedded in the program's culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead resident recruitment, selection, onboarding, and retention efforts

• Direct curriculum development and ensure excellence in patient-centered medical education

• Oversee resident supervision, evaluation, promotion, remediation, and disciplinary actions in accordance with ACGME standards

• Foster scholarly activity, research, and professional development among residents and faculty

• Establish and maintain a positive, inclusive, and effective learning environment across all teaching sites

• Ensure ongoing compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements and institutional policies

• Drive initiatives that advance medical education and support the needs of our patient population

• Collaborate with departmental, institutional, and interdisciplinary leaders to advance the residency program and strengthen its reputation within the academic medical community

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited medical school

• Current New York State medical license or eligibility for licensure

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine

• Minimum of 5 years of Graduate Medical Education leadership experience

• Strong management skills with the ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute effectively

• Exceptional leadership, mentoring, teaching, and interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented, performance-driven healthcare system

• Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout program leadership

Compensation range from 275K to 325K(not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits)

Salary Disclosure Information:
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialties, historical productivity, historical collections, and hospital/community need. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits.

Interested applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and statement of interest describing their experience in thoracic imaging, lung cancer screening, and academic research.

Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to:
Physician Recruitment Department
Mount Sinai Health System
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Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.