Outstanding FP Residency Director

Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Laurel, Mississippi

Position Highlights:

• Lead and direct a new Family Medicine Residency Program
• Design and implement an innovative, high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards and evolving healthcare needs. Much of the curriculum is already designed.
• Teach and practice both outpatient and inpatient medicine (obstetrics optional)
• 60% or more administrative time. Maintain clinical practice (20–40%, 1–2 weekdays) to remain engaged in patient care and model excellence for residents
• Oversee resident and faculty scholarly activity, including quality improvement, patient safety, and community health initiatives
• Recruit, mentor, and retain high-caliber faculty and residents
• Collaborate closely with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), hospital leadership, and community partners
• Epic EMR
• Monday–Friday schedule with no required weekends for administrative duties

Key Responsibilities

• Develop full ACGME accreditation
• Provide leadership in faculty development and residency recruitment
• Ensure excellence in resident education, board preparation, and scholarly activity
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate residents across ambulatory and inpatient settings
• Guide continuous improvement of curriculum and educational outcomes
• Promote program growth, sustainability, and community engagement

About the Community

• Charming, family-oriented community
• Access to the Gulf Coast Beaches, 2 Metros, and 3 airports
• 3 LAKES, PARKS, HIKING, BIKING TRAILS
• 2 COUNTRY CLUBS
• Cost of Living 18% lower than the national average

Job Reference #: [FP 26255]