Join Wake Forest University School of Medicine as an Academic Faculty Dermatology Physician - Dermatology Residency Program Director in High Point, NC — part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve.

Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up— this is where it starts.

Highlights

Atrium Health High Point Medical Center seeks an innovative, collaborative, and mission-driven physician educator to serve as the founding Program Director for a new Dermatology Residency Program.

Program Development and Curriculum Leadership

Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a comprehensive dermatology residency curriculum
Establish educational experiences that prepare graduates for a career in dermatology
Develop curricular structures for ambulatory care, inpatient medicine, procedures, quality improvement, and scholarly activity
Create systems for resident evaluation, milestone assessment, advising, feedback, remediation, and program improvement
Promote innovation in medical education while ensuring compliance with ACGME and institutional expectations

Collaboration and Partnership Building

Build strong working relationships with community-based physicians, Atrium Health High Point Medical Center leadership, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, and institutional GME leaders
Serve as a connector between community practice and academic medicine, ensuring the residency reflects both local community needs and academic standards of excellence
Work collaboratively with leaders of planned Psychiatry, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine residencies at Atrium Health High Point Medical Center. Dermatology Residency Program Director Job Description | Atrium Health High Point Medical Center
Represent the dermatology residency in institutional planning, community partnerships, and GME development activities

Faculty Recruitment, Development, and Leadership

Recruit, mentor, and lead a group of core dermatology faculty members
Create a faculty culture grounded in excellence in teaching, feedback, supervision, scholarly activity, professionalism, and resident support
Support faculty development and academic advancement through Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Ensure faculty members have clear roles in curriculum delivery, advising, resident assessment, clinical supervision, and program improvement

Resident Recruitment, Education, and Support

Lead the resident recruitment and selection process for a mission-aligned cohort of dermatology residents
Create a supportive learning environment that emphasizes professional identity formation, clinical excellence, service, wellness, equity, and community engagement
Oversee resident advising, mentoring, progression, competency-based evaluation, and remediation processes
Promote resident scholarship, quality improvement, and leadership development

Accreditation, Administration, and Program Quality

Maintain compliance with ACGME, Review Committee, institutional, and specialty-specific requirements
Lead program evaluation and continuous improvement processes, including the Program Evaluation Committee and Clinical Competency Committee structures
Collaborate with the residency coordinator and GME leadership to ensure effective program administration, documentation, scheduling, reporting, and accreditation readiness
Monitor educational outcomes, resident experience, clinical learning environment, board preparation, faculty engagement, and program quality metrics

Protected Time and Academic Appointment

The Program Director will receive 20% protected time for administration and leadership of the residency program
Academic rank will be based on current credentials, prior experience, scholarly activity, and approval through Wake Forest University School of Medicine
The position offers the opportunity to help build a new academic-community educational platform in High Point, NC

Training and/or Experience Required

Required

MD or DO degree
Board certification in dermatology
Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in North Carolina
Demonstrated commitment to medical education, resident development, and high-quality patient care
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Preferred

Prior experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, clerkship director, site director, core faculty member, or comparable educational leader
Experience in curriculum design, faculty development, resident assessment, scholarly activity, quality improvement, or accreditation processes
Experience working across community-based and academic health care environments
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, build consensus, and develop new programs or clinical-educational partnerships

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
Educational assistance and professional development programs
Paid medical liability insurance
Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
Relocation assistance

About High Point, North Carolina

High Point is a vibrant city located in the Piedmont Triad region. Known as "North Carolina's International City," High Point is renowned for its semi-annual High Point Furniture Market, which attracts exhibitors and buyers from around the world. The city is a hub for the furniture, textiles, and bus manufacturing industries, contributing to its dynamic economy.

High Point offers a blend of urban amenities and small-town charm, with a variety of neighborhoods, excellent schools, and recreational activities. It is home to High Point University, a private Methodist-affiliated institution. The city's welcoming atmosphere and rich history make it an attractive place to live, work, and visit.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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Academic Faculty Dermatology Physician – Dermatology Residency Program Director

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