Physician, Obstetrics- Gynecology, GME Associate Program Director (Berkeley, CA)

About the role

The Obstetrics & Gynecology Associate Residency Program Director position is a key leadership opportunity within a newly ACGME-accredited residency program. The role involves strategic, educational, and operational leadership, resident education, program administration, accreditation compliance, curriculum development, faculty engagement, and continuous program improvement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Program Director, faculty, and GME leadership to support the vision and strategic direction of the residency program.
• Assist with program administration and operations in accordance with ACGME and institutional requirements.
• Support accreditation efforts, including preparation for reviews, reporting requirements, and ongoing compliance activities.
• Participate in program initiatives focused on quality improvement, innovation, and educational excellence.
• Aid in the design, implementation, and evaluation of the residency curriculum.
• Help ensure a high-quality clinical learning environment across inpatient and outpatient training sites.
• Support resident recruitment, interview activities, and selection decisions.
• Provide teaching, mentorship, coaching, and career guidance to residents.
• Support resident scholarly activity, research, and professional development.
• Review resident performance, evaluations, and milestone achievement.
• Participate in resident assessment, promotion, and progression decisions.
• Identify residents who may benefit from additional support and participate in remediation planning and implementation.
• Ensure residents receive timely, meaningful feedback and appropriate supervision.
• Participate in the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC).
• Support faculty development efforts related to resident education, assessment, feedback, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with faculty to continuously improve educational experiences and program outcomes.
• Promote a culture of inquiry, scholarship, professionalism, and lifelong learning.
• Maintain an active clinical practice in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Serve as a clinical role model and educator for residents and medical students.
• Balance clinical responsibilities with protected administrative and educational duties.

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. medical degree is required.
• Current certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) or American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG); or hold credentials deemed equivalent to Certification by the ACGME’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Review Committee is required.
• Demonstrated interest in medical education, resident teaching, and leadership.
• Prior involvement in resident education, faculty development, curriculum design, or residency leadership is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Experience as Core Faculty, Assistant/Associate Program Director, Program Director, or participation in residency committees (CCC, PEC, or similar) is preferred.
• Candidates with recent scholarly activity such as peer-reviewed funding, publication of original research or review articles in peer-reviewed journals, chapters in textbooks, publication or presentation of case reports or clinical series at scientific society meetings, or participation in local, regional, or national committees or organizations are strongly preferred.
• Have unrestricted credentials within Sutter Health and be licensed, or able to obtain a license, to practice medicine in the state of California upon date of hire.

Personal Characteristics

• Passionate about resident education and physician development.
• Demonstrate a collaborative and team-oriented leadership style.
• Thriving in a dynamic environment and enjoying building new programs and processes.
• Foster an inclusive, supportive, and learner-centered culture.
• Committed to excellence in patient care, education, and professional development.

Benefits

• Health, life, vision, dental and disability insurance.
• 401 K - Profit Sharing Pension Plan with an employer funded Safe Harbor contribution.
• CME, Dues, and Subscriptions stipend.
• Professional liability insurance, including tail fully covered.
• Reimbursement for mandatory license(s) and hospital credentialing fees.