The physician will serve as the Clinic and Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The role is a hybrid of clinical and administrative responsibilities. The Clinic responsibilities is at People's Health Center (PHC), providing leadership in ambulatory care education, clinical operations, and residency program administration. This role includes direct supervision of residents, coordination with clinic and hospital leadership, and active participation in program development and governance. An Associate Program Director (APD) for an Internal Medicine residency program assists the Program Director with administrative and educational oversight, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards like the ACGME. Key duties include curriculum development, resident recruitment and evaluation, faculty oversight, budget management, and strategic planning for program growth and quality improvement
Primary Responsibilities:
- Continuity Clinic Leadership: Every Other Week Afternoon
- Serve as the lead preceptor at PHC, supervising residents in the delivery of ambulatory care.
- Oversee management of chronic conditions, acute illnesses, and preventive health services.
- Clinical Operations Oversight:
- Coordinate with PHC administration to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Develop and manage schedules for attending physicians.
- Resident Evaluation:
- Conduct quarterly evaluations of all categorical residents using standardized residency evaluation tools.
- Institutional Liaison:
- Act as the primary liaison between St. Luke’s Hospital and PHC.
- Attend monthly PHC staff meetings to represent residency program interests.
Programmatic and Administrative Duties:
- Educational Engagement:
- Participate in Morning Report sessions as availability permits.
- Contribute to curriculum development for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.
- Committee Participation:
- Attending biweekly Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) meetings.
- Participate in quarterly Faculty and Graduate Medical Education (GME) Committee meetings.
- Serve on the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), meeting at least twice annually and as needed.
- Responsible for presenting performance reviews for one class of residents.
- Recruitment Activities:
- Interview prospective residency applicants weekly during the interview season.
- Resident Support and Engagement:
- Assist in planning and participating in residency-related social events, wellness initiatives, and other activities that promote resident well-being and team cohesion.
- Support program leadership in organizing and executing events as requested, including orientation, graduation, and other program milestones.
Requirements:
Internal Medicine Board
Primary Care Experience
Experience in a FQHC setting preferred.