Residency Program Director - Dignity Health : Job Details

Position Summary:

Dignity Health-Dominican Hospital (Dominican) in Santa Cruz has an immediate opportunity for a Family Medicine (FM) Residency Program Director to lead our newly-established and fully ACGME accredited program!Dominican has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine to bring a Family Medicine Residency program to the Santa Cruz communities. Our first class of residents started in July 2024, and we just welcomed our second class for orientation into our 8/8/8 program.Our FM Residency Program Director position will include leadership, administrative, teaching, scholarly, and patient care responsibilities, with authority and accountability for the overall program.

Position Description:

• Successfully oversee the ACGME accreditation process, and ensure ongoing maintenance of certification and compliance with ACGME requirements
• Responsibility for all aspects of program development and growth
• Develop high-quality educational curriculum and experiential rotations per ACGME requirements
• Lead the interview, selection and ongoing mentoring and development of faculty physicians and staff
• Lead the interview, selection and on-going monitoring and evaluation of residents
• Ensure effective program partnerships with hospital, clinics, and staff, and other stakeholders
• Facilitate faculty and resident participation in scholarly activities
• Maintain ongoing clinical duties and your own patient base

Experience/Education:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in administrative, educational and/or clinical services in an ACGME accredited residency program required. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Core Faculty, Associate Director or Director of a Family Medicine Residency Training Program.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in teaching in a residency program preferred.
• M.D. or D.O. degree required.
• Board certified
• Operational management, including budget preparation, experience in administrative support of a department, and demonstrated ability to manage detailed projects.
• History of scholarly activities and research
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Creative thinking with a demonstrated passion for teaching and learning