Family Medicine Residency Director
Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor, ME, United States
Residency Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program
The Residency Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at MDI Hospital will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and maintain a high-quality Family Medicine Residency. This role will ensure that all program elements align with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards, while fostering an educational environment that addresses the needs of rural communities. The Residency Director will work closely with clinical faculty, MDIH leadership, and community partners to integrate the program with the hospital's mission and enhance training in rural family medicine. MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance. MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Education, Training, or Certifications Required
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with current board certification in Family Medicine. Current Maine MD license. Member in good standing of the Active Medical Staff. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Experience Required
Minimum of three years in clinical family medicine. Experience in medical education preferred. Demonstrated commitment to rural healthcare and understanding of the unique needs of rural communities. Five years of experience in medicine preferred. Prior experience in education preferred. Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates leadership qualities. Ability to teach and mentor residents. Role models leadership behaviors such as integrity, ethics, trust, and open/honest communication. Ability to meet assigned deadlines. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of professionals. Maintains some level of clinical work. Proficiency in electronic office suite programs (e.g., Excel, Word). Proficiency in file management systems (e.g., ACGME ADS, New Innovations, ERAS). Experience with medical education strongly preferred. Cognitive Requirements
Emotional maturity and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with distressed or anxious staff, patients, family members, or employees. Basic computer skills. Infection control skills. Knowledge and observance of patient privacy requirements. Physical Demands
Able to perform under stress. May involve business-related travel. Adequate hearing, vision, speech, and manual dexterity. Environment
Potential exposure to blood and body fluids. Potential exposure to infectious diseases.
The Residency Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at MDI Hospital will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and maintain a high-quality Family Medicine Residency. This role will ensure that all program elements align with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards, while fostering an educational environment that addresses the needs of rural communities. The Residency Director will work closely with clinical faculty, MDIH leadership, and community partners to integrate the program with the hospital's mission and enhance training in rural family medicine. MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village offer a competitive salary, robust medical/dental/vision/life insurance, identity theft protection program, matching retirement plan, ample paid time off, a comprehensive award winning wellness program with reimbursement incentives, generous tuition reimbursement, and continuing education benefits. Some positions may qualify for a sign on bonus and relocation assistance. MDI Hospital and Birch Bay Retirement Village provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws. Education, Training, or Certifications Required
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with current board certification in Family Medicine. Current Maine MD license. Member in good standing of the Active Medical Staff. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Experience Required
Minimum of three years in clinical family medicine. Experience in medical education preferred. Demonstrated commitment to rural healthcare and understanding of the unique needs of rural communities. Five years of experience in medicine preferred. Prior experience in education preferred. Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates leadership qualities. Ability to teach and mentor residents. Role models leadership behaviors such as integrity, ethics, trust, and open/honest communication. Ability to meet assigned deadlines. Ability to coordinate multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a broad range of professionals. Maintains some level of clinical work. Proficiency in electronic office suite programs (e.g., Excel, Word). Proficiency in file management systems (e.g., ACGME ADS, New Innovations, ERAS). Experience with medical education strongly preferred. Cognitive Requirements
Emotional maturity and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to work with distressed or anxious staff, patients, family members, or employees. Basic computer skills. Infection control skills. Knowledge and observance of patient privacy requirements. Physical Demands
Able to perform under stress. May involve business-related travel. Adequate hearing, vision, speech, and manual dexterity. Environment
Potential exposure to blood and body fluids. Potential exposure to infectious diseases.