Internal Medicine Residency Program ...

About the Role

The Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco oversees an established program with a longstanding tradition of training future internists for careers in primary care, subspecialty medicine, and hospital medicine. The program includes 45 residents and two chief residents, with each intern class consisting of 7 preliminary interns, 10 categorical interns, and 2 residents in the combined Internal Medicine/Master’s in Public Health track. The role involves a minimum of 50% administrative time and is based in San Francisco, CA.

The program is affiliated with multiple ACGME-accredited fellowship programs, including Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, and Nephrology, as well as non-ACGME one-year fellowships in HIV Medicine. The Program Director works closely with affiliate Internal Medicine programs at Kaiser Oakland and Santa Clara.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote an innovative, inclusive medical education environment that integrates clinical experience and evidence-based practice
• Oversee program faculty and ensure compliance with ACGME accreditation requirements
• Mentor junior faculty and residents
• Assist in the oversight of ACGME fellowship programs
• Oversee the recruitment, selection, supervision, evaluation, advancement, and counseling of residents

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of GME teaching and/or administrative experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, or Core Faculty
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated clinical excellence, scholarly activity, and teaching ability
• Passion for medical education and fostering a culture of excellence
• Proven ability to promote a collaborative and innovative training environment
• Experience in medical education and program development

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision
• Northern California Home Loan Program: up to $250,000 available for down payment, interest-free for 10 years, with no payments until the end of the 10-year period
• Moving allowance up to $10,000 paid directly by TPMG
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Malpractice and tail insurance
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and education leave, including paid time off for Board Certification exam
• Annual education stipend, along with reimbursed board examination fees and new CA Medical License fees
• Shareholder track
• Life insurance
• Three retirement plans, including a pension plan and 401(k)

Pay

Base salary is $316,899. Final compensation will be determined in consultation with local leadership based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Why Join TPMG

• AI-Based Charting and an outstanding electronic medical record system that allows flexibility in patient management
• Work-life balance focused practice, including flexible schedules and unmatched practice support
• Focus on providing excellent patient care without managing overhead and billing (no RVUs)
• Commitment to a culture of equity and inclusion by hiring physicians who reflect the people served
• Physician-led organization that develops its own leaders