Gastroenterology Opening in Ocala, FL

## Gastroenterology Fellowship Program Director | Ocala, FL North Central Florida — UCF College of Medicine Affiliation ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent position * Employment Type: Direct employment with private practice * Setting: Exclusively Ocala office based — clinical and academic leadership role * Schedule: Days with rotating weekends * Call: 1 in 7+ weeks * Faculty appointment with UCF College of Medicine * Partnership track available ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC Gastroenterologist to serve as Program Director for a new ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program set to launch in 2027: * Well-established gastroenterology practice with over 45 years of community presence * Team of nearly 20 providers — 11 physicians and 8 APPs * Main campus in Ocala with two satellite locations for patient convenience * Two AAAHC-certified surgery and endoscopy centers — ranked among America's Best ASCs by Newsweek, most recently in 2025 * Lead a transformative educational initiative anticipated to have 6 total learners (2 per year) once fully launched ## Educational Leadership Responsibilities * Serve as Program Director for the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program in accordance with ACGME requirements * Balance administrative leadership with hands-on teaching and clinical care * Mentor fellows and residents in clinical and scholarly activities * Foster a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and innovation * Collaborate with UCF COM Graduate Medical Education leadership for program compliance and continuous improvement ## Compensation & Benefits * Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications * Faculty appointment with UCF College of Medicine * Partnership track * Collaborative opportunities with UCF COM faculty * Comprehensive support system for clinical and academic success * Full benefits package — details provided upon inquiry ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified in Gastroenterology * Minimum 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency or gastroenterology fellowship — required * Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain * Proven ability to balance administrative leadership with teaching and clinical care * Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills * Demonstrated scholarly activity — peer-reviewed research, publications, national presentations, or committee involvement highly encouraged ## About the Organization * 545-bed hospital across two campuses with 5 freestanding emergency departments * ACS recognized Level I Trauma Center and DNV Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center * 3-Star STS Composite Quality provider * Healthgrades America's 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic and Spine Surgery 2024 * Ranked #1 in Florida for joint replacement, orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, and surgical care * Part of a national network with 330+ residency and fellowship programs across 73 hospitals in 16 states * GME program established in 2016 — currently hosting 160+ residents with 7 residency and 2 fellowship programs * On-site Simulation Lab ## About the Community – Ocala, Florida * Remarkable family-friendly community in Marion County — population of 400,000+ and growing * Winding pathways canopied with oak trees and Spanish moss — stunning natural beauty * Silver Springs Nature's Theme Park, Ocala National Forest, crystal-clear rivers, and fresh-water springs * Rolling green fields of world-renowned horse farms — the Horse Capital of the World * Historic districts and outstanding golf courses throughout the region * Conveniently located 1 hour from both Florida coasts and 1 hour north of Orlando * Top-notch educational options for families at all levels