Psychiatry Opening in Dayton, OH
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Associate Program Director – Psychiatry Residency | Dayton, OH ### The Opportunity Seeking an experienced psychiatrist and educator to serve as Associate Program Director (APD) for the Psychiatry Residency Program. This role requires an innovative leader with a passion for education, clinical excellence, and the development of future psychiatry physicians. The APD serves as a key educational leader, clinician, and mentor — fostering excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and professional development. The APD is provided with 0.40 FTE (16 hours per week) of protected administrative time to fulfill these responsibilities. Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Access to expansive resources including five inpatient hospital campuses
- Academic faculty appointment through an affiliated medical school --- ### Why Join
- Dynamic academic environment at the intersection of patient care, clinical research, and education
- Unparalleled platform combining extensive clinical resources with academic excellence
- Contribute to improving patient outcomes, advancing clinical innovation, and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals
- Opportunity to help shape the future of medical education in Southwest Ohio --- ### Key Responsibilities
- Lead, develop, and assist the Program Director in the overall management and improvement of the residency program
- Ensure compliance with ACGME standards, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements
- Perform ongoing clinical activity reflecting the highest quality of care and professionalism
- Lead resident candidate recruitment, participating in interviews and selection
- Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum fostering resident growth, competency, and board certification readiness
- Mentor medical students, residents, and faculty, encouraging professional development and collaborative learning
- Monitor resident performance, providing feedback and support to ensure achievement of competency milestones
- Foster a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care
- Serve as a liaison between the program, the medical community, and relevant stakeholders
- Collaborate across departments to ensure cohesive residency and fellowship education
- Participate in continuous improvement and evaluation of the residency program --- ### Qualifications
- MD, DO, or MBBS degree
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active DEA Registration
- 1+ year of experience in a graduate medical education teaching role
- 1+ year of experience supervising residents and/or medical students
- Experience in research and academic medicine preferred
- Previous leadership roles within residency or fellowship programs preferred (APD, Chair of Clinical Competency Committee, or Chair of Quality Improvement Committee)
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to resident education and well-being --- ### About the Health System One of the largest healthcare systems in Southwest Ohio with 1,700+ physicians, 14,000 caregivers, five hospitals, and 100+ care locations across a nine-county region. Distinctions include:
- Only Adult Level I Trauma Center in the Dayton area
- First High-Risk Maternity and Level III NICU in the same facility
- Only Adult Burn Center in the region
- CareFlight Air and Mobile ICU ambulance service
- Award-winning neuroscience program including a Comprehensive Stroke Center and Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
- First in Ohio, second in the nation to achieve system-wide Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation --- ### Location Dayton, OH — the birthplace of aviation — offers an exceptional quality of life:
- Culturally rich museums including The Dayton Art Institute, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, and the United States Air Force Museum
- The Schuster Performing Arts Center hosting the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, Dayton Opera, and Dayton Ballet
- Known as the "Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest" with the nation's largest network of paved trails and 16,000 acres of parkland
- The Dayton Dragons hold the record for the longest sellout streak in North American Professional Sports — 1,441+ consecutive home games
- Diverse neighborhoods, great school systems, and superior healthcare