Seeking a visionary and collaborative physician leader to serve as the Inaugural Program Director for a new Internal Medicine Residency Program with Northern Indiana’s leading healthcare system

Inaugural Program Director – Internal Medicine Residency Program

Position Highlights

• Lead the development and launch of a new ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program.
• Build a 10-resident-per-year training program with a strong emphasis on clinical. excellence, community engagement, and resident wellbeing.
• Opportunity to shape curriculum, culture, clinical training sites, and scholarly activity from inception.
• Collaborate with a growing health system with expanding GME infrastructure and institutional support.
• Competitive compensation package with dedicated administrative and educational support.
• Designed for a physician passionate about medical education, this role provides approximately 80% protected administrative and educational time to build, lead, and innovate a new residency program, complemented by 20% clinical practice to remain engaged in patient care and resident teaching.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Development & Accreditation

• Lead all aspects of program development and ACGME accreditation.
• Develop and maintain program policies, educational objectives, competency-based curriculum, and assessment systems.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME, ABIM, institutional, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in institutional GME committees and strategic planning initiatives.
• Prepare for and oversee accreditation site visits and ongoing program evaluation.

Educational Leadership

• Design and implement a rigorous and innovative Internal Medicine curriculum.
• Foster a culture of inquiry, professionalism, accountability, and lifelong learning.
• Develop clinical rotations and educational experiences across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Promote scholarly activity among faculty and residents.
• Support resident mentorship, coaching, career development, and wellness initiatives.

Faculty & Clinical Leadership

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-quality teaching faculty.
• Provide faculty development focused on teaching, feedback, evaluation, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with hospital leaders, specialists, and ambulatory practices to ensure. outstanding clinical training experiences.
• Maintain an active clinical practice consistent with program needs and specialty expertise.

Resident Recruitment & Culture

• Lead resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding efforts
• Create an inclusive and supportive educational environment
• Establish a resident culture emphasizing teamwork, service, compassion, and clinical excellence
• Promote resident leadership and engagement within the health system and community

 Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine.
• Minimum of three years of educational and/or administrative experience within an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Indiana.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical care, teaching, mentorship, and leadership.
• Strong understanding of ACGME accreditation standards and competency-based medical education.
• Experience in curriculum development, faculty development, and program administration preferred.
• Prior leadership experience as Associate Program Director, Core Faculty, Clerkship Director, or Program Director strongly preferred.

What Benefits Can You Look Forward to?

• Highly Competitive Salary
• Flexible Health & Dental Plans, Vision Insurance
• 403(b) with 4% matching and 457(b) Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Plan
• $3500 CME (Continuing Medical Education) Allowance Annually
• 6 Weeks of Vacation – is this correct?
• Paid Malpractice and Tail Coverage
• Relocation Allowance (where applicable)
• Student Loan Repayment assistance (where applicable)
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources