Infectious Disease Fellowship Program Director in 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 Infectious Disease Program Director to lead and oversee the Infectious Disease fellowship program. This role requires an innovative leader with a passion for education, clinical excellence, and development. The ID Program Director will be responsible for all aspects of the program, including curriculum development, faculty oversight, accreditation compliance, fellowship recruitment, and fostering a positive learning environment. 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, manage, develop, and oversee day to day operations of the Infectious Disease 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 fellowship candidates, participating in interviews and selection.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that fosters fellow growth, competency, and readiness for board certification.
• Mentor and support medical students, fellows, and faculty, encouraging professional development and a collaborative learning environment.
• Monitor fellow 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 partner institutions as needed, to capitalize on outpatient clinic experiences as well as unique patient populations.
• Collaborate with other departments and program directors to ensure cohesive residency and fellowship education across specialties.
• Participate in the continuous improvement and evaluation of the fellowship program.

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.

Qualifications:

Education: M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Infectious Disease.
Experience: 10 years or more of Clinician experience and 5 years or more of 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
  Skills:
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including fellows, faculty, and hospital administration.
• Commitment to fellow education and well-being.

Why Choose Premier Health?

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation package, including health and retirement benefits, annual CME reimbursement, and paid medical malpractice coverage.

Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedule options and support to help you maintain a healthy work/life balance.

Opportunities Across the Region: With multiple hospitals and practices, you can shape your career across a variety of clinical settings – urban, suburban, and rural – without leaving our network.

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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