Residency Program Director - Physician - MD/DO - Internal Medicine

American Academy of Family Physicians; Missouri; On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected time for education

Academic faculty appointment

Collaborative health system

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is seeking an experienced Program Director for its Internal Medicine residency. The role provides at least 50% protected time for education and administration, with remaining time for clinical practice and teaching.

You will join an established ACGME-accredited program, leading faculty, curriculum, and resident development while aligning with the department's academic mission and institutional commitments.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent; board certification in Internal Medicine with ABIM maintenance
• Eligibility for unrestricted Missouri medical license
• Eligibility for ACGME program director eligibility and academic appointment

Responsibilities

• Lead organization, direction, and continuous improvement of the residency across sites
• Direct curriculum design to meet ACGME and ABIM standards
• Oversee resident recruitment, evaluation, promotion, and graduation
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-quality teaching faculty
• Ensure a learning environment balancing education and clinical service
• Maintain accreditation with accurate reporting with GME office
• Foster scholarship and culture of inquiry among residents and faculty

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certification in Internal Medicine

Eligibility for Missouri medical license

Eligibility for academic faculty appointment

Job description

Overview

The Internal Medicine Residency Program at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital has been training physicians to practice with skill, compassion, and integrity since its inception in 1964. Rooted in SSM Health's mission - to reveal the healing presence of God through exceptional health care - the program has earned a lasting reputation for graduating internists who serve their patients and communities with excellence.

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital now seeks an experienced physician leader to serve as Program Director and carry that legacy forward. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, the Program Director will lead an established, ACGME-accredited program with the faculty, academic depth, and institutional commitment to shape the next generation of internists.

We seek a leader whose values reflect our own - Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship, and Community and who will honor this program's history while guiding its future.

Position Summary

The Program Director provides overall leadership for the residency - its educational quality, accreditation standing, and reputation - and integrates the program with the department's clinical and academic mission. The role carries no less than 50% protected time (0.5 FTE) for program administration and education, consistent with ACGME requirements, with the balance dedicated to clinical practice and teaching. The position includes an academic faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization, direction, and continuous improvement of the residency across all participating sites
• Direct curriculum design and implementation to meet ACGME and ABIM standards
• Oversee resident recruitment, evaluation, promotion, and graduation, including the Clinical Competency Committee
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-quality teaching faculty
• Ensure a learning environment that balances education and clinical service and supports resident well-being
• Maintain the program's accreditation, including accurate reporting and ADS submissions, in partnership with the GME office
• Foster scholarship and a culture of inquiry among residents and faculty

Qualifications

Required

• MD, DO, or equivalent; board certification in Internal Medicine, with maintenance of ABIM certification
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Missouri medical license
• Qualifications meeting ACGME program director eligibility, including the requisite educational and administrative experience
• Eligibility for academic faculty appointment

Preferred

• Prior GME leadership experience (e.g., associate program director, core faculty, or clerkship director)
• A record of teaching excellence and scholarly activity
• Demonstrated success in building faculty and improving program outcomes

Why Join Us

• An established, accredited program with a new academic departmental home and the investment that signals
• Protected time and departmental support to lead effectively
• A collaborative culture across a respected health system and university partnership
• a major academic medical community with a low cost of living and high quality of life

SSM Health St. Mary\'s Hospital - St. Louis is a two-time winner of the Premier Award for Quality, and one of Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals. Centrally located in metro St. Louis, the hospital provides exceptional care and is a Level III Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. The 525-bed hospital offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and advanced stroke care. SSM Health St. Mary\'s Hospital - St. Louis handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with comprehensive women\'s breast health services. Advanced diagnostic and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are available.

Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OBGYN.

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