Family Medicine Residency Program Director in Tucson, Arizona
Community Health Systems, Tucson, AZ, United States
Northwest Healthcare, the largest hospital system in Southern Arizona, is seeking a BE/BC Family Medicine Program Director to lead our ACGME‑accredited Family Medicine Residency Program in Tucson, Arizona.
Responsibilities
- Approximately 50% of time dedicated to administration, 50% to clinical duties.
- Oversee a residency cohort of 27 residents, adding around 9 new residents each year.
- Program launch scheduled for second class starting July 2026.
- Must have experience in academic medicine as core faculty or program director.
- Ensure quality of didactic and clinical education is maintained.
- Establish strategic direction, standards, quality, and reputation of the residency program.
- Manage residency program practice, overall operations, and resident oversight.
- Recruit, interview, and select residents; welcome six residents annually.
- Recruit and oversee faculty and clinical rotations.
- Maintain ongoing clinical activity in Family Medicine in accordance with ACGME guidelines.
- Teach residents through clinical and didactic work.
Requirements
- Board certified in Family Medicine.
- Clinically practicing physician.
- Documented educational and/or administrative experience required.
- Experience in graduate medical education required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to effectively deal with a broad range of people and personalities.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package May Include
- Generous base salary plus bonus incentives.
- Relocation assistance and commencement bonus.
- Medical education loan repayment assistance.
- Residency stipend for qualifying candidates.
- Full malpractice coverage.
- Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k).
- Paid CME time with annual allowance.
- Personal time off (PTO).
Job ID: 49152
Employment Type: Full Time
Accepts J‑1 Waivers: No
Accepts H‑1b Visas: No