Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Strategic Leadership and Program Development

• Establish and lead a residency program aligned with ACGME accreditation requirements and milestones, emphasizing excellence in clinical training, education, and community engagement.
• Develop a long-term vision for the residency program that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals and enhances its reputation as a leading care provider.
• Recruit and build a team of dedicated core faculty, ensuring a strong foundation for resident training and mentorship.
• Serve as a visible leader and advocate for graduate medical education within the organization and the broader community.
• Practice financial stewardship in the development and management of the Residency Program budget to ensure the availability of adequate ACGME-required resources to facilitate resident education and scholarly activity.

Education, Training, and Mentorship

• Design and implement a comprehensive curriculum that integrates ACGME competencies with innovative approaches to primary care, behavioral health integration, population health, and team-based care.
• Promote a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and mentorship, fostering the professional growth of both residents and faculty.
• Champion evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and scholarly activity, equipping residents with the tools to become future leaders in family medicine.
• Facilitate resident engagement in local public health initiatives, research projects, and community outreach to address social determinants of health.
• Recruit, retain, and promote a high-caliber resident body, reflective of the community they serve, who exhibit a commitment to excellence in whole-person patient care, demonstrate competency in scholarly activity, display high ethics, professionalism, and actively participate in their own medical education and that of others.
• Cultivate a psychologically safe working and learning environment for the residents that allows them to confidentially raise concerns and provide feedback without fear of intimidation or retaliation.

Accreditation and Compliance

• Lead the accreditation process, ensuring compliance with all ACGME, AAFP, and federal standards for residency programs.
• Conduct regular program evaluations, including feedback from residents, faculty, and other stakeholders, to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Prepare for and oversee ACGME site visits, self-studies, and annual reporting requirements.

Community and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Develop partnerships with local hospitals, health systems, educational institutions, and community organizations to provide residents with diverse clinical experiences and improve community health.
• Collaborate with Sunset Health (SH) departments, including behavioral health, adult/pediatrics, gynecology, and social services, to create a multidisciplinary training environment.
• Serve as a key liaison with external stakeholders to strengthen the residency program’s integration within the broader healthcare system.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Lead efforts to recruit a diverse cohort of residents who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the community.
• Implement cultural competency training and support resident engagement in addressing health disparities.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment where residents and faculty feel valued and empowered to contribute to the program’s mission.

Faculty Development and Leadership

• Provide ongoing faculty development opportunities to enhance teaching skills, promote scholarly activity, and support career growth.
• Act as a mentor to faculty, encouraging leadership development and collaboration in advancing the program’s educational mission.
• Participate in activities that demonstrate professional commitment to the position and to SH, such as but not limited to: oSet short- and long-term goals for professional growth, oActively participate in regional and national organizations to enrich personal growth and enhance the image of SH, oModel excellence in whole-person patient care, professionalism, scholarly activity, and personal growth for the residents, faculty, and institution, oObtain and maintain clinical appointments with leading institutions of medical education.