Physician - MD/DO - Internal Medicine

Position Summary

The Program Director provides overall leadership for the residency, its educational quality, accreditation standing, and reputation. They integrate the program with the department's clinical and academic mission. The role carries no less than 50% protected time (0.5 FTE) for program administration and education, consistent with ACGME requirements, with the balance dedicated to clinical practice and teaching. The position includes an academic faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the organization, direction, and continuous improvement of the residency across all participating sites
• Direct curriculum design and implementation to meet ACGME and ABIM standards
• Oversee resident recruitment, evaluation, promotion, and graduation, including the Clinical Competency Committee
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-quality teaching faculty
• Ensure a learning environment that balances education and clinical service and supports resident well-being
• Maintain the program's accreditation, including accurate reporting and ADS submissions, in partnership with the GME office
• Foster scholarship and a culture of inquiry among residents and faculty

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent; board certification in Internal Medicine, with maintenance of ABIM certification
• Eligibility for an unrestricted Missouri medical license
• Qualifications meeting ACGME program director eligibility, including the requisite educational and administrative experience
• Eligibility for academic faculty appointment

Preferred

• Prior GME leadership experience (e.g., associate program director, core faculty, or clerkship director)
• A record of teaching excellence and scholarly activity
• Demonstrated success building faculty and improving program outcomes