Open Rank Faculty in Internal Medicine- Associate Program Director Residency Program

Open Rank Faculty in Internal Medicine- Associate Program Director Residency Program

Job ID: | Location: Candler Hospital | Full Time | Rank: Assistant, Associate, or Professor

The Medical College of Georgia seeks a full‑time faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor to serve as Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph’s / Candler Health System on the Savannah campus. The primary purpose is to assist in the development and delivery of a nationally recognized residency program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education in all sites that participate in the program.
• Review, update, and revise didactic and clinical educational curricula as needed.
• Select and oversee work of core faculty; evaluate GME-related performance annually; enter evaluations to track and monitor performance.
• Assist in timely reporting to the ACGME through the ACGME Accreditation Data System (ADS).
• Assist in the annual program evaluation and documentation; establish and monitor action plans as directed.
• Ensure evaluations of residents by faculty are completed on a timely basis.
• Assist in the semiannual evaluation of resident performance.
• Participate in GME governance meetings as directed.
• Ensure correct and timely entry of resident schedules and reports pertinent to quarterly rotation data submission.
• Assist faculty in documenting supervision of residents/fellows.
• Assist in the creation of resident schedules in compliance with duty hour regulations.
• Ensure appropriate credentialing for residents and supervising faculty.
• Assist in monitoring resident supervision at all participating sites; provide residents with prompt, reliable systems for communicating and interacting with supervisory physicians.
• Participate in the Clinical Competency Committee to assess resident achievement of milestones twice yearly; maintain minutes and enter milestone assessments in an online reporting system.
• Monitor resident record of required index cases and procedures; ensure data is entered in ADS or online, and adjust schedules or assignments as required to meet case volume goals.
• Complete summative competency‑based assessment for graduating residents and submit Final Verification of Training; respond promptly to inquiries for qualitative recommendations.
• Implement and monitor policies and procedures consistent with institutional and program requirements for resident duty hours and the working environment.
• Monitor the need for and ensure provision of backup support when resident patient care responsibilities are difficult or prolonged.
• Ensure all data is submitted and updated on a timely basis, including program information, residents’ demographics, schedules, duty hours, evaluations, procedures.
• Prepare and submit all information required by the ACGME and MCG Office of Graduate Medical Education in an accurate and complete manner.
• Participate in the annual budgeting resident allocation process; manage program operating budgets within established guidelines.
• Participate in undergraduate medical education program as assigned (clinical teaching, mentoring, lectures, small group education).
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Active license to practice in the state of Georgia or meet all eligibility requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in Internal Medicine and at least one year of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the Review Committee.
• Current certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
• Active and ongoing clinical activity relevant to the residency program and its training sites.
• Experience working as part of an interdisciplinary, interprofessional team to create an educational environment that promotes high‑quality care, patient safety, and resident well‑being.

Assistant Professor – Early‑level career faculty with appropriate postgraduate training.

Associate Professor – Mid‑level career faculty with at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or comparable background.

Professor – Senior‑level career faculty with at least five years at rank of Associate Professor or comparable background.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

This position is fiscal‑year based and works year‑round. The intended full‑time equivalent (FTE) is 1.0. Salary and compensation are commensurate with education, experience, and achievements; subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and more.

Location

St. Joseph’s / Candler Hospital, 5353 Reynolds St., Savannah, GA 31405

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates must successfully pass a background check review prior to starting. Applicable positions may also require a credit check for Positions of Trust or approved departmental Purchase Card usage, and motor vehicle reports if a university vehicle is used.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal‑opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.