Family Medicine Residency Program Director Opportunity – Dallas, Texas

The Family Medicine Residency Program was established in 1996 and has grown through the years, graduating over 300 family physicians since its inception. Our 20+ core Faculty and 42 (14-14-14) Residents provide care to a diverse patient population in a variety of practice settings across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, including county, university, and community (Parkland Health and Hospital System, UTSW Hospitals, and Texas Health Resources respectively). In addition to robust outpatient clinics, we run inpatient services at both Parkland Memorial Hospital and Texas Health Resources Presbyterian Dallas hospital as part of the residency training.  Please take a moment to learn more about us at UTSW Family Medicine Residency Program.

When you join our program, you become a vital member and leader of our collaborative, multidisciplinary health care team where your expertise is valued, and work/life balance is prioritized. The Department deeply values serving underserved patient populations throughout North Texas, and is committed to equity and social justice, supporting an inclusive community for work and learning. Candidates from racial/ethnic backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in science and medicine are highly encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the support of a strong, experienced administrative team.

Summary:

The Program Director is responsible for leading all administrative, clinical, and educational activities of the Family Medicine Residency Program including the quality of education, curricula, rotations, and care in our large, multi-site practice. They are also responsible for the maintenance of ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) accreditation of the program. The Family Medicine Residency Program Director will partner closely with institutional and departmental leadership, and the medical and hospital staff, to ensure consistent delivery of highest quality patient care and resident education in a cost-effective manner. The Program Director will maintain active involvement in inpatient and outpatient clinical practice and resident teaching. Academic rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• • Full, unrestricted Texas Medical License
  • Graduation from an ACGME Family Medicine residency program
  • Certification by the American Board of Family Medicine
  • Ability to obtain adult and pediatric inpatient privileges at UTSW, Parkland, and Texas Health Resources Hospitals
  • Outstanding clinical skills, including significant recent experience caring for hospitalized patients, outpatient newborns, children, and adults, as well as the performance of common ambulatory procedures
  • Outstanding educational and administrative skills, with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in family medicine education
  • A commitment to recruiting and retaining a diverse family medicine workforce
  • Demonstrated intentional and responsive support of resident development, especially a history of prioritizing resident wellbeing

Preferred Qualifications:

• • Graduation from the National Institute for Program Director Development
  • Regional or national leadership experience
  • Significant accomplishment in educational innovation

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

Compliance with the COVID-19 vaccine mandate enforced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is a requirement for this position. Federal law requires individuals holding this position to be fully vaccinated or have an approved exemption for certain medical, disability, or religious reasons. Individuals who do not meet CMS vaccination requirements are not eligible and should not apply for this position but are encouraged to apply for other non-healthcare positions at UT Southwestern for which they qualify.

For COVID-19 vaccine information, applicants should visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/covid-19/work-on-campus/

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community.  As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/.