Associate Program Director, Family Medicine – Southwest Ohio Full-Time

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine (WSU BSOM) and Premier Health are seeking a physician that is an experienced educator to serve as the Family Medicine Associate Program Director (APD) to lead and support the Family Medicine program. This role requires an innovative leader with a passion for education, clinical excellence, and the development of future family practice physicians. The Associate Program Director serves as a key educational leader, clinician, and mentor, fostering excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and professional development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership and others to ensure the program’s success and alignment with Premier Health and WSU BSOM’s mission of providing exceptional patient care while advancing medical education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, develop, and assist the Program Director in the overall management and improvement of the residency program.
• Ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform ongoing clinical activity in a manner reflecting the highest quality of care and professionalism.
• Lead efforts to recruit high-quality resident candidates, participating in interviews and selection.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that fosters resident growth, competency, and readiness for board certification.
• Mentor and support medical students, residents, and faculty, encouraging professional development and a collaborative learning environment.
• Monitor resident performance, providing feedback and support to ensure achievement of competency milestones.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
• Serve as a liaison between the program, the medical community, and relevant stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive residency and fellowship education across specialties.
• Participate in the continuous improvement and evaluation of the residency program.

Qualifications:

Education: M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Family Medicine.
Experience: Experience in medical education or administration, with proven leadership skills.
Licensure: Active medical license.
ACGME Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of ACGME standards and graduate medical education regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in research and academic medicine.
• Previous leadership roles within residency or fellowship programs, such as Associate Program Director, Chair of Clinical Competency Committee, Chair of Quality Improvement Committee.
• Advanced training in family medicine obstetrics, vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including residents, faculty, and hospital administration.
•  Commitment to resident education and well-being.

In this role, you will be part of both Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in Southwest Ohio. This partnership creates a dynamic environment where patient care, clinical research, and medical education intersect. As a faculty physician, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes, advancing clinical innovation, and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Premier Health’s expansive resources—including five inpatient hospital campuses, a broad network of urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, and specialized services—combined with the academic excellence of Wright State University, offer an unparalleled platform for growth and impact in both healthcare and medical education. Join us in advancing academic medicine and community health while shaping the future of medical education in Southwest Ohio.

About Premier Health:

Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health (www.premierhealth.com) is committed to supporting the community through our mission: We Care. We Teach. We Innovate. We Serve.

As a private, nonprofit academic health system, Premier Health has joined forces with Wright State University and the Boonshoft School of Medicine to lead the advancement of academic medicine in Southwest Ohio. Our partnership fuels medical education, supports vital research, and drives exceptional clinical care for our communities. This collaboration ensures long-term impact on community health, economic growth, and clinical innovation.

Home to the region’s only adult Level I trauma center and the largest locally based clinical laboratory, Premier Health continues to build upon a more than 130-year legacy of providing clinical excellence and compassionate care to friends and neighbors across Southwest Ohio. The health system offers award-winning care at five hospital sites: Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with additional inpatient sites at Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville and Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood; Atrium Medical Center in Middletown; and Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy. In addition, Premier Health provides a comprehensive range of care choices at its emergency departments, Urgent Care locations, and more than 130 outpatient locations and affiliated primary care and specialty physician offices, as well as home health, mental health, and substance abuse services.

The hidden beauty of Southwest Ohio:

If you’re in need of a refreshing change of pace in a varied and affordable community, you’ll find it in Southwest Ohio. Located along the I-75 corridor, this multi-county area is nestled between Cincinnati and Columbus and is home to eight bustling cities filled with residents who rely on our leading medical care. Here, you can enjoy the perfect mix of small-town charm and the excitement of big-city attractions.

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