General Practice Residency Program Director jobs in United States
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University of Utah ยท 3 months ago

General Practice Residency Program Director

positionSalt Lake City, UT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive

The University of Utah School of Dentistry is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Practice Residency Program Director to lead and grow their hospital-based residency program. This role involves ensuring the program meets CODA accreditation standards while educating and mentoring residents in managing medically and dentally complex patients.

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Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the GPR program, ensuring compliance with Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) standards and University policies
Oversee the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing development of faculty supporting the GPR program
Manage and evaluate GPR faculty performance and foster a collaborative, high-performing educational environment
Deliver didactic and clinical instruction to residents, emphasizing evidence-based care and interdisciplinary collaboration
Supervise residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including the University of Utah Hospital and UUSOD community health clinics
Collaborate closely with departments such as ENT, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and other surgical and medical specialties to coordinate comprehensive patient care and interprofessional education
Participate in hospital committees and initiatives that support the integration of dental services within the broader health system
Maintain and enhance relationships with other UUSOD departments, including Periodontics, Prosthodontics, Endodontics, Oral Surgery, and Pediatric Dentistry

Qualification

DDSDMD degreeCODA-accredited GPR completionUtah dental license eligibilityAcademic leadership experienceInterdisciplinary care experience

Required

DDS or DMD degree from an accredited institution
Completion of a CODA-accredited General Practice Residency (GPR)
Eligibility for an unrestricted Utah dental license (see DOPL requirements)
Ability to obtain and maintain hospital privileges at the University of Utah Hospital
Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, graduate dental education, and interdisciplinary care

Benefits

Immediate vesting of 14.2% to retirement with no match required, for all faculty who work more than 50% time
Up to 25 vacation days per year

Company

University of Utah

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The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
dateFounded in 1850
location
Salt Lake City, ut, US
people-size10001+ employees
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http://utah.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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