Family Medicine Residency Program Director, Bakersfield

Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Program Director for our Family Medicine Residency Program . This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of primary care by mentoring the next generation of family physicians, guiding a mission-driven team, and advancing academic excellence in a supportive, community-focused environment.

Position Highlights

• Community-based ACGME-accredited program
• Maintain clinical practice while leading the residency
• Mission- and values driven healthcare system
• Supportive and collaborative team of diverse, family-oriented faculty

Major Responsibilities

• Champion the mission and goals of the residency program and sponsoring institution.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Family Medicine Program Requirements, maintaining full accreditation status.
• Develop and maintain a high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards, State of California guidelines, and board certification expectations, including achievement of an >80% board pass rate and above-average in-training exam scores.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to teaching faculty, including annual performance evaluations and professional development opportunities in evidence-based teaching and evaluation methods.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor a diverse, high-performing group of residents who embody excellence in whole-person care, scholarship, professionalism, and leadership.
• Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment where residents can provide feedback and raise concerns confidentially and without retaliation.
• Oversee the residency budget and ensure resources meet ACGME and institutional requirements, while demonstrating financial stewardship.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community-based and academic teaching institutions to enhance curriculum, faculty development, and resident education.
• Serve as an institutional leader and advocate for graduate medical education within Adventist Health Bakersfield and the broader community.

Benefits

$344,800.00 - $413,800.00

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Starting bonus
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Top rated malpractice insurance coverage.
• Relocation reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.
• Board certified in Family Medicine .
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program.
• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family medicine.
• At least 2 years as a core faculty member in an ACGME accredited family medicine residency program.
• Current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment.
• Ongoing clinical activity.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical and administrative experience in graduate medical education, preferably as Program Director, Associate Program Director, Site Director, or Core Faculty.
• Demonstrated commitment to resident education, clinical excellence, and fostering an inclusive academic environment.