Psychiatry Residency Program Director Position Opening
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Psychiatry Residency Program Director – Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry
The Institute for Academic Medicine is seeking a dynamic and experienced Psychiatry Residency Program Director to lead its Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry Residency Program. This is a senior academic leadership opportunity for a physician educator passionate about resident training, program development, and clinical excellence.
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and accountable to the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), the Program Director will oversee all aspects of the residency program, including curriculum development, resident supervision, recruitment, faculty engagement, and compliance with ACGME accreditation standards. The Director will lead a collaborative team of psychiatrists and subspecialists dedicated to providing an outstanding educational experience and exceptional patient care.
About the Academic Environment
This health system is the leading healthcare provider in central and southern West Virginia, comprising seven hospitals and more than 1,520 physicians. The Institute for Academic Medicine sponsors 19+ ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs, supporting over 225 residents and fellows, along with a highly regarded APA-accredited clinical psychology internship.
Academic partnerships include regional medical schools, and the campus provides clinical education for more than 160 third- and fourth-year medical students annually, with over 1,000 learners present daily across facilities.
About the Psychiatry Program
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Accredited for 6 residents per year
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Long-standing history of academic excellence and community service
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Includes:
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APA-accredited clinical psychology internship
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Combined Internal Medicine / Psychiatry residency program (2 residents per year)
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Program mission focuses on training psychiatrists prepared for private practice, public service, or academic careers