Program Director, Baptist Health UAMS Family Medicine Residency Program

Summary of Job Duties

The Program Director (PD) provides leadership and oversight for the Family Medicine Residency Program in compliance with the ACGME Program Requirements for Family Medicine. This position serves within the Baptist Health–UAMS Medical Education Program, a partnership between Baptist Health—the largest private health care system in Arkansas—and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the state’s only academic health sciences university.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Board certification in Family Medicine (ABFM or equivalent).
• Active, unrestricted medical license.
• Minimum of three years of experience as core faculty or in GME leadership.
• Demonstrated skills in teaching, administration, and leadership.
• PREFERRED:
• Prior Program Director or Associate PD experience.
• Experience with ACGME accreditation, quality improvement, and scholarly activity.

Additional Information

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Leadership & Administration
• Serve as the single, ACGME-approved Program Director responsible for program design, implementation, and quality.
• Maintain continuity of leadership and ensure adequate administrative time for program oversight.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, and remediation of residents.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME requirements, institutional policies, duty hours, and supervision standards.
• Submit required data and documentation for ACGME accreditation and institutional reviews.
• Curriculum & Education Oversight
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive curriculum aligned with ACGME Core Competencies.
• Ensure appropriate inpatient, outpatient, and community training experiences that provide continuity of care.
• Support resident scholarly activity, simulation, and quality improvement projects.
• Monitor resident performance outcomes and use data for program evaluation and improvement.
• Faculty Development & Resources
• Recruit and mentor faculty; provide evaluation and professional development.
• Ensure faculty meet ACGME qualifications and allocate sufficient time for education and supervision.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership to secure adequate administrative, financial, and clinical resources.
• Quality & Compliance
• Lead annual program evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Address deficiencies and implement action plans promptly.
• Promote a professional, inclusive learning environment.
• Clinical Practice & Role Modeling
• Maintain an active clinical practice to model high-quality, compassionate family medicine care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and lifelong learning.

Compensation

Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base salary, leadership attachment, clinical incentive potential, sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and CME stipend.

Required Documents to Apply

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Licence or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions)
• Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS. Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity

Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: