Associate Program Director

Unit Overview

The Unit oversees the Internal Medicine Residency Program, supporting the Program Director in developing program guidelines, managing the application process, and overseeing various aspects of the residency.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Program Director to execute the program’s vision and educational goals.
• Ensure ongoing ACGME compliance; assist with documentation and reporting.
• Supervise and support the growth and development of core faculty.
• Conduct quarterly faculty check-ins and evaluations.
• Observe teaching rounds and provide real-time feedback.
• Lead and attend faculty development workshops and conferences.
• Oversee and mentor an assigned resident cohort.
• Conduct quarterly check-ins and contribute to performance improvement plans.
• Participate in onboarding bootcamps and maintain weekly GME office hours at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.
• Support remediation and structured development plans.
• Supervise the assigned chief resident and assume chief duties when needed (e.g., during night float, ICU nights, PTO, or sick leave).
• Actively participate in resident wellness initiatives, program events, graduation, and residency fairs to foster program culture.
• Mentor residents in M&M case presentations, sharing the educational leadership responsibilities with the Program Director.
• Deliver didactic lectures, including noon conferences and morning reports.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and resident scholarly activity.
• Serve on key committees such as the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC).
• Support the program’s academic culture by attending M&M conferences, Practicing Excellence sessions, and Grand Rounds (in-person preferred; remote attendance available).
• Recruit applicants, review files, and attend the Rank List Meeting.

License/Certification Requirements

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice (inpatient and/or outpatient)
• Passion for graduate medical education and mentorship
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Prior teaching or leadership experience preferred

Special Requirements

• Must provide clinical services at Cooper University Hospital at Cape Regional.
• Must hold or be eligible for a faculty appointment at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU).

Pay, Benefits, and Other Information

The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position. A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity, and market data. Cooper University Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all team members. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

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