Academic/Faculty/Research Physician

Position Summary
The Florida State University College of Medicine, in partnership with Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, seeks a visionary and accomplished academic leader to serve as the Founding Program Director (PD) for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program.
The Program Director holds authority, accountability, and operational responsibility for all aspects of the residency program, including the integration of clinical education, resident well-being, faculty development, and strict adherence to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Institutional and Program Requirements. This position balances dedicated administrative and educational leadership with ongoing clinical practice within the high-volume, high-acuity environment of Sarasota Memorial Hospital Care System.

Required Protected Time & Support

• Administrative Allocation: In strict compliance with ACGME requirements, the Sponsoring Institution guarantees no less than 20 hours per week (0.50 FTE) of protected, non-clinical professional effort dedicated entirely to the administrative, educational, and academic activities of the Obstetrics and Gynecology program.

Key Responsibilities & ACGME Core Mandates

1. Program Administration & Compliance

• Maintain oversight and ultimate accountability for the operation of the residency program across all clinical environments.
• Administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to teaching and training residents in each of the six ACGME core competency areas.
• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely updates of all required program information in the ACGME Accreditation Data System (ADS).
• Implement and enforce institutional and program-specific policies regarding resident selection, evaluation, promotion, discipline, grievance, and due process.

1. Curriculum & Clinical Oversight

• Design, implement, and continuously improve a robust educational curriculum that reflects current trends and standards in OB/GYN education, including advanced surgical and simulation modalities.
• Approve the selection, continued participation, and evaluation of all core and subspecialty program faculty at participating clinical sites.
• Identify and collaborate with qualified Subspecialty Faculty Educators across the mandatory domains: Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM), Gynecologic Oncology, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (FPMRS), and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI).
• Ensure rigorous monitoring of resident supervision, appropriate clinical and educational work hours (including moonlighting policies), and safe transitions of care.

1. Resident Evaluation & Tracking

• Oversee the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) to ensure objective, milestone-based evaluations of resident progression.
• Maintain meticulous tracking of resident operative and clinical volumes via the ACGME Case Log System, ensuring each resident comfortably achieves required procedural minimums.
• Provide verified, documented evidence of completion and competency for all graduating residents or those transferring laterally out of the program.

1. Academic Environment & Quality Improvement

• Lead the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) in conducting the Annual Program Evaluation (APE) to assess curriculum, faculty performance, and program efficacy.
• Foster a robust environment of scientific inquiry, mentoring residents in quality improvement (QI) projects, patient safety initiatives, and peer-reviewed research or scholarly activities.

Required Qualifications & Expertise

• Education: Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution.
• Certification: Current, active board certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) or the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AOBOG).
• Licensure: Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted medical license in the State of Florida, alongside appropriate medical staff appointments at Sarasota Memorial Healthcare.
• Clinical Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology following completion of an OB/GYN residency.
• GME Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of documented educational and/or administrative experience as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited obstetrics and gynecology residency program.
• Leadership Track Record: Documented educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited residency program (e.G., as an Associate Program Director, Core Faculty member, or Clerkship Director) is highly preferred.
• Aptitude: Demonstrated expertise in medical education pedagogy, familiarity with modern GME residency management platforms (e.G., New Innovations, Thalamus, ERAS), and an adaptive leadership approach to managing high-performing teams in high-stress clinical environments.

The Florida State University College of Medicine
Established as the first U.S. medical school of the 21st century, the FSU College of Medicine has earned national recognition for its innovative, community-based educational model. Rather than isolating training within a single university hospital, FSU utilizes a highly successful distributed model, partnering with top-tier regional healthcare systems, community clinics, and over 3,000 physician faculty members across the state.

• Mission-Driven Excellence : The College s core mission focuses on developing exemplary, patient-centered physicians who are deeply responsive to community needs, with a proud legacy of excellence in training for primary care, elder care, and underserved populations.
• Robust GME Infrastructure: The FSU Graduate Medical Education (GME) footprint sponsors a rapidly expanding portfolio of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs. GME programs under FSU sponsorship consistently achieve exceptional Match rates and board passage scores, backed by rigorous institutional oversight, a culture of psychological safety, and extensive administrative support.
• A Culture of Collaboration: Clinicians and program leaders at FSU enjoy access to robust academic resources, including medical informatics, instructional design experts, professional development pathways, and comprehensive research support through dedicated pre- and post-award grant infrastructure.

About Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
Founded in 1925, Sarasota Memorial Health Care System (SMHCS) is a highly decorated full-service public health system, a regional medical center and the largest employer in Sarasota County. Anchored by its flagship 897-bed acute-care campus in Sarasota, Florida, the health system spans a comprehensive network of care that includes a second full-service hospital in Venice, the newly opened Milman-Kover Cancer Outpatient Pavilion (part of the Brian D. Jellison Cancer Institute), freestanding emergency rooms, and a dedicated behavioral health hospital. Across its expansive network, SMH supports approximately 11,000 employees, 2,500 medical staff members, and manages more than 2 million patient visits annually.
For an incoming OB/GYN Residency Program Director, SMH offers an exceptionally robust clinical training ground. The health system manages nearly 5,000 births per year, supported by a state-of-the-art Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), comprehensive maternal-fetal medicine oversight, and specialized subspecialty clinics.

National Recognitions & Quality Benchmarks
Sarasota Memorial is internationally recognized for its uncompromising commitment to patient safety, clinical outcomes, and nursing excellence:

• The CMS "Gold Standard": SMH is the only hospital in the state of Florida and one of fewer than a dozen nationwide to earn the prestigious 5-Star Quality Rating from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) every single year since the federal rating program's inception in 2016.
• Top 15 Health System: Named one of the nation's 15 Top Health Systems by Modern Healthcare and Premier Inc., placing it in the highest tier of high-performing U.S. healthcare delivery organizations.
• Magnet Recognition: Holds over 20 consecutive years of Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a distinction shared by less than 2% of hospitals nationwide.
• Safety & Specialty Accolades: Consistently achieves "Straight A" safety ratings from The Leapfrog Group and is repeatedly named among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report , Newsweek , and Forbes .
• Designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital in 2017 and successfully re-designated in 2023. SMH-Sarasota was the first, and remains the only hospital in southwest Florida to earn the designation from Baby-Friendly USA Inc. The organization is part of a global initiative by World Health Organization and United Nations Children's Fund to promote mother-baby bonding, successful breastfeeding and best practices in maternity care.
• Level III Maternal Care Verification from the Joint Commission, in collaboration with the American College of Obstetrics in 2023. Sarasota Memorial received the Level III verification for providing advanced care to low and moderate-risk pregnancies. click apply for full job details