Director, Family Medicine Residency Program Baystate Health – Ware, Massachusetts

Position Overview

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ premier academic health system and the region’s only tertiary care center, is seeking an experienced and visionary physician leader to serve as the Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program in Ware, Massachusetts.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, oversight, and direction for the Family Medicine Residency Program
• Lead the development and growth of the residency program, including program structure, curriculum design, and faculty engagement
• Maintain full compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements and standards
• Ensure an active clinical practice, providing high-quality patient care in the Ware community
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate residents and core faculty
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, inclusion, and collaboration
• Partner with institutional leadership and UMass Chan Medical School on educational initiatives
• Support scholarly activity, research, and quality improvement efforts
• Represent the program within Baystate Health and the broader medical community

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Family Medicine
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Massachusetts
• Demonstrated experience in graduate medical education, including teaching and leadership roles
• Prior experience as Associate Program Director or Program Director preferred
• Strong understanding of ACGME requirements and accreditation processes
• Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical education and patient care

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is a nationally recognized, integrated healthcare system serving western Massachusetts. As an academic health system, we are dedicated to advancing patient care, medical education, and research. Our affiliation with UMass Chan Medical School provides access to robust academic resources and opportunities for collaboration.

About Ware, Massachusetts

Located in the heart of western Massachusetts, Ware offers a welcoming community with access to outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a high quality of life, while remaining within close proximity to larger metropolitan areas such as Springfield and Worcester.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to build and lead a residency program from the ground up
• Direct impact on both medical education and community patient care
• Strong support from an established GME infrastructure
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to shape the future of Family Medicine training