The Internal Medicine Residency Program Director provides comprehensive leadership, oversight, and administration for an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program. This leadership position combines clinical excellence with educational innovation to develop the next generation of internists in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.

Other duties as consistent with this role.

Program Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Authority and accountability for overall program compliance with all ACGME Program Requirements
• Establish strategic direction and ensure program standards, quality, and reputation
• Design and conduct program consistent with community needs, institutional mission, and program goals
• Shape curriculum, mentoring, recruitment, and quality improvement initiatives
• Foster resident well-being and team-based learning environments

Educational Program Administration

• Organize and direct all educational activities including rotations at all clinical sites
• Ensure quality of didactic and clinical education across all participating sites
• Develop and implement comprehensive curriculum meeting ACGME and ABIM requirements
• Establish clinical assignments and resident schedules to achieve educational objectives
• Oversee foundational experiences: minimum 10 months outpatient, 10 months inpatient/critical care
• Coordinate longitudinal team-based continuity experience and individualized educational experiences

Faculty & Personnel Management

• Recommend to approve or remove faculty members at all participating sites in partnership with Sponsoring Institution
• Select qualified Internal Medicine physicians and specialists for program faculty
• Recruit, develop, and evaluate faculty performance in meeting program objectives in coordination with sponsoring institution
• Oversee subspecialty education coordinators (SECs) in each internal medicine subspecialty
• Partner with Sponsoring Institution to develop and implement faculty development programs to enhance teaching skills
• Supervise any linked subspecialty training programs to ensure ACGME compliance

Resident Education & Development

• Recruit and select residents through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
• Oversee Clinical Competency Committee and resident milestone evaluations
• Make promotion and graduation decisions with faculty input
• Develop and oversee effective resident advising program
• Ensure appropriate supervision standards based on resident level and patient complexity
• Document completion of training and provide verification of education

Quality & Safety Leadership

• Ensure program does not place excessive reliance on residents for service versus education
• Foster culture of patient safety, quality improvement, and process improvement
• Monitor and improve program outcomes including board pass rates and graduate performance
• Participate in patient safety and quality improvement activities
• Implement fatigue mitigation and well-being programs

Compliance & Reporting

• Submit accurate reports to ACGME, GMEC, and institutional leadership
• In partnership with Sponsoring Institution, ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional Requirements and program-specific policies
• Prepare for accreditation site visits and implement necessary improvements
• Maintain current knowledge of GME finance and reimbursement
• Attend educational programs sponsored by APDIM and other professional organizations

Scholarly Activity & Professional Development

• Demonstrate scholarly activity through peer-reviewed publications, presentations, or quality improvement projects
• Participate regularly in clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, and research conferences
• Support resident participation in research and scholarly activities in partnership with Sponsoring Institution
• Maintain active involvement in professional organizations and educational committees

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Medical degree from an LCME or AOA COCA-accredited institution
• Current board certification in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Faculty appointment at affiliated medical school available, commensurate with experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Minimum 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience following residency completion
• Ongoing clinical practice requirement in Internal Medicine throughout tenure
• Previous experience in curriculum development, resident mentoring, and quality improvement preferred

Time Commitment & Administrative Support

Dedicated Effort

• Minimum 50% FTE dedication (at least 20 hours per week) to administrative and educational activities
• Maximum 50% clinical role balance including supervision of resident continuity clinics
• Available and accessible to residents at primary teaching site(s)

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).