St. Joseph Healthcare · 3 weeks ago
Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
Nashua
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$224K/yr - $348K/yr
3+ years expCovenant Health New England is seeking an Internal Medicine Residency Program Director to provide comprehensive leadership, oversight, and administration for their ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. This role blends clinical excellence, educational innovation, and mission-driven service, shaping the next generation of internists in a collaborative environment.
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Responsibilities
Maintain authority and accountability for full compliance with all ACGME Program Requirements
Establish strategic direction to ensure program quality, reputation, and long-term success
Design and conduct the residency program in alignment with community needs, institutional mission, and educational goals
Lead curriculum design, resident mentoring, recruitment strategies, and quality improvement initiatives
Foster a culture of resident well-being, professionalism, and team-based learning
Organize and direct all educational activities, including rotations across all participating clinical sites
Ensure high-quality didactic and clinical education at all training locations
Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum meeting ACGME and ABIM requirements
Establish resident schedules and clinical assignments to meet educational objectives
Oversee required foundational experiences, including: Minimum 10 months outpatient education, Minimum 10 months inpatient and critical care
Coordinate longitudinal continuity clinic experiences and individualized learning pathways
Recommend approval or removal of faculty at all participating sites in partnership with the Sponsoring Institution
Recruit, develop, and evaluate Internal Medicine faculty and subspecialty educators
Oversee Subspecialty Education Coordinators (SECs) across Internal Medicine disciplines
Collaborate with the Sponsoring Institution on faculty development initiatives to enhance teaching excellence
Supervise any affiliated subspecialty training programs to ensure ongoing ACGME compliance
Lead resident recruitment and selection through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Chair or oversee the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and milestone evaluations
Make promotion and graduation decisions in collaboration with faculty leadership
Develop and maintain a structured resident advising and mentorship program
Ensure appropriate supervision standards based on training level and patient complexity
Verify completion of training and provide official documentation of education
Ensure appropriate balance between service and education without excessive reliance on residents
Promote a culture of patient safety, quality improvement, and systems-based practice
Monitor and improve key program outcomes, including board pass rates and graduate success
Participate in institutional quality and patient safety initiatives
Implement fatigue mitigation strategies and resident wellness programs
Submit accurate and timely reports to ACGME, GMEC, and institutional leadership
Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements
Prepare for accreditation site visits and lead continuous program improvement efforts
Maintain working knowledge of GME finance, reimbursement, and funding models
Participate in educational programs sponsored by APDIM and other professional organizations
Demonstrate ongoing scholarly activity through publications, presentations, or quality improvement initiatives
Participate in clinical conferences, teaching rounds, journal clubs, and academic forums
Support resident scholarly activity and research in collaboration with the Sponsoring Institution
Maintain active involvement in professional organizations and educational committees
Qualification
Required
MD or DO from an LCME- or AOA COCA-accredited medical school
Board Certification in Internal Medicine by ABIM or AOBIM
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency
Eligible for faculty appointment at an affiliated medical school, commensurate with experience
Minimum 3–5 years as active faculty in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
At least 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative leadership experience post-residency
Ongoing clinical practice in Internal Medicine required throughout tenure
Minimum 50% FTE (≥20 hours/week) dedicated to administrative and educational leadership
Up to 50% clinical practice, including supervision of resident continuity clinics
Must be accessible and available to residents at primary teaching site(s)
Preferred
Experience in curriculum development, resident mentoring, and quality improvement strongly preferred
Company
St. Joseph Healthcare
St. Joseph Healthcare is a general, surgical medical center.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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