Program Director - Family Medicine Residency Program

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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Summary of Job Duties:

The Program Director (PD) provides leadership and oversight for the Family Medicine Residency Program in compliance with the ACGME Program Requirements for Family Medicine.

This position serves within the Baptist Health–UAMS Medical Education Program, a partnership between Baptist Health—the largest private health care system in Arkansas—and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the state’s only academic health sciences university. This collaboration combines the academic excellence and research resources of UAMS with Baptist Health’s community-based care model to train compassionate, skilled family physicians who are prepared to meet the evolving health needs of Arkansas and beyond.

The PD ensures the program fosters excellence in patient care, resident education, faculty development, professionalism, diversity, and continuous improvement, consistent with the BH–UAMS mission to develop the next generation of confident, practice-ready physicians committed to primary care and service to their communities.

Qualifications:

Required

• Board certification in Family Medicine (ABFM or equivalent).
• Active, unrestricted medical license.
• Minimum of three years of experience as core faculty or in GME leadership.
• Demonstrated skills in teaching, administration, and leadership.

Preferred

• Prior Program Director or Associate PD experience.
• Experience with ACGME accreditation, quality improvement, and scholarly activity.

Additional Information:

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Administration

• Serve as the single, ACGME-approved Program Director responsible for program design, implementation, and quality.
• Maintain continuity of leadership and ensure adequate administrative time for program oversight.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, and remediation of residents.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME requirements, institutional policies, duty hours, and supervision standards.
• Submit required data and documentation for ACGME accreditation and institutional reviews.

Curriculum & Education Oversight

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive curriculum aligned with ACGME Core Competencies.
• Ensure appropriate inpatient, outpatient, and community training experiences that provide continuity of care.
• Support resident scholarly activity, simulation, and quality improvement projects.
• Monitor resident performance outcomes and use data for program evaluation and improvement.

Faculty Development & Resources

• Recruit and mentor faculty; provide evaluation and professional development.
• Ensure faculty meet ACGME qualifications and allocate sufficient time for education and supervision.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership to secure adequate administrative, financial, and clinical resources.

Quality & Compliance

• Lead annual program evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Address deficiencies and implement action plans promptly.
• Promote a professional, inclusive learning environment.

Clinical Practice & Role Modeling

• Maintain an active clinical practice to model high-quality, compassionate family medicine care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and lifelong learning.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base salary, leadership attachment, clinical incentive potential, sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and CME stipend

Time & Effort Allocation

• 50% - GME Administrative (Program Director)
• 50% - Clinical (Baptist Health Family Medicine NLR)

Salary Information:

Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base salary, leadership attachment, clinical incentive potential, sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and CME stipend.

Required Documents to Apply:

Curriculum VitaeCover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

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Benefits Eligible:

Yes