Medicine Institute, Dental General Practice Residency Program Director

About the role

The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is seeking a visionary and experienced Dental GPR Program Director to lead its General Practice Residency program at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Team Structure

• 4 Dentists and 1 part-time Pediatric Dentist
• 6 Dental Assistants
• 2 Hygienists

Duties

The Dental GPR Program Director will lead the overall planning, organization, direction, and management of Allegheny Health Network's accredited General Practice Residency program at Allegheny General Hospital.

• Responsible for curriculum development, resident recruitment and evaluation, faculty development, and maintaining CODA/ACGME compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards.
• Lead the program in providing high-quality, comprehensive clinical training and didactic instruction to dental residents, preparing them for advanced general dental practice within a hospital-based setting.
• Mentor and develop dental residents and faculty.
• Prepare for and participate in regular meetings with the ACGME and CODA.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of clinical general dentistry experience, and 3-5 years of continuing dental education.
• Prior GPR/AEGD faculty or leadership experience is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational skills, leadership, communication, and commitment to patient safety and educational excellence are essential.
• DDS or DMD degree from a CODA Accredited Dental School.
• Certificate from a CODA-accredited GPR or AEGD Residency Program.
• Nitrous Oxide Anesthesia License (desired).
• Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment.