Program Director – Family Medicine Residency (Rural Training Program)
Job at a glance
Job description
A fully accredited rural Family Medicine Residency Program is seeking an experienced physician leader to serve as Program Director. This role offers the opportunity to lead a well-supported residency program that combines academic medicine, full-scope family practice, and meaningful community engagement.
The Program Director will provide educational leadership, accreditation oversight, faculty development, and strategic program growth while partnering with academic, hospital, and community stakeholders. The position includes 50% protected administrative/educational time, competitive compensation, and flexibility to maintain a broad clinical practice aligned with individual expertise.
Highlights
- Lead a fully accredited rural Family Medicine Residency Program.
- 50% protected educational FTE.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Broad clinical scope, including inpatient and outpatient care.
- Opportunity to shape regional graduate medical education strategy.
- Strong institutional support, stable leadership, and dedicated residency resources.
Clinical Practice
- Full-scope Family Medicine with opportunities in inpatient, outpatient, newborn care, and obstetrics.
- Support for procedural Family Medicine, including ultrasound and other advanced skills.
- Collaborative team environment with physicians, APPs, and residents.
- Modern hospital facilities and dedicated residency infrastructure.
Qualifications
- Board Certification in Family Medicine.
- Minimum of five years of clinical practice experience.
- At least three years of residency leadership experience as Core Faculty, Associate Program Director, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to lead across academic and community healthcare settings.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
This opportunity is ideal for a collaborative leader who values rural health, graduate medical education, and the chance to build lasting impact through physician training and community partnership.