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

SSM Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Internal Medicine Residency Program in Missouri seeks a Program Director to lead educational quality and accreditation while balancing clinical practice and teaching.

The role offers at least 50% protected time for program administration and education, with an academic faculty appointment based on experience. The position requires leadership in curriculum design, resident assessment, faculty recruitment, and maintaining accreditation across sites in partnership

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required.
• Board certification in Internal Medicine and ongoing ABIM maintenance.
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Missouri medical license.
• Eligibility for ACGME program director eligibility.
• Eligibility for academic faculty appointment.

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.

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board certification in Internal Medicine

ABIM maintenance of certification

Unrestricted Missouri medical license

ACGME program director eligibility

Academic faculty appointment eligibility

Job description

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.

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

• 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
• Louis: a major academic medical community with a low cost of living and high quality of life

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