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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for general surgery residency program director in the United States is $278,998.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $250,000.00 and $308,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A General Surgery Residency Program Director is a senior physician responsible for overseeing the education and training of resident doctors specializing in general surgery. They design and implement the residency curriculum, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, mentor residents, and coordinate faculty involvement. Program Directors play a vital role in evaluating resident progress, maintaining program quality, and preparing residents for board certification and independent practice.

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General Surgery Residency Program Directors often navigate the challenge of balancing their administrative responsibilities—such as accreditation compliance, scheduling, and resident evaluations—with their educational and mentorship roles. They are expected to foster a supportive learning environment, ensure residents meet clinical competencies, and address individual resident needs, all while managing program logistics and departmental communication. Staying updated with evolving accreditation standards and surgical education best practices requires continuous professional development and collaboration with other faculty. Despite the demands, the role offers significant opportunities to shape future surgeons and advance educational initiatives within the institution.

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To excel as a General Surgery Residency Program Director, you need board certification in general surgery, significant clinical experience, and a background in graduate medical education. Familiarity with accreditation standards (e.g., ACGME), curriculum development tools, and resident evaluation systems is crucial. Leadership, mentorship, strong organizational abilities, and excellent communication skills distinguish top candidates in this role. These competencies ensure the effective training of future surgeons, compliance with regulatory requirements, and the creation of a supportive learning environment.

What is the difference between General Surgery Residency Program Director vs Surgical Education Coordinator?

AspectGeneral Surgery Residency Program DirectorSurgical Education Coordinator
CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, often additional education in medical education or administrationMedical or allied health degree, relevant certifications in education or program management
Work EnvironmentAcademic medical centers, hospitals, universities overseeing residency programsHospitals, clinics, or educational institutions supporting surgical training
Employer & IndustryMedical schools, hospitals, surgical departmentsHealthcare institutions, surgical training programs
Primary ResponsibilitiesDeveloping curriculum, overseeing resident education, ensuring accreditation complianceCoordinating educational activities, scheduling, supporting residents and faculty

The main difference is that the General Surgery Residency Program Director focuses on curriculum development, accreditation, and overall program oversight, while the Surgical Education Coordinator handles day-to-day educational logistics and resident support. Both roles are essential in surgical training but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Residency Program Director

Petaluma, CA • On-site

Petaluma Health Center
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Job description

Summary

The Residency Program Director will lead the NP/PA Residency Program, leading and supervising other faculty in precepting and teaching Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Residents and leading the team responsible for resident selection and evaluation, curricular evaluation and development, and integration of the program into Petaluma Health Center’s mission and goals. The Program Director ideally would also serve as Team Director of the residency team, conditional on appropriate experience to assume that position. As a clinician, they will provide quality primary medical care in a collaborative, compassionate, and caring environment. They will work as an integral part of the medical staff by participating in all strategic initiatives of Petaluma Health Center. Perform other duties as assigned, including but not limited to after‑hours call, weekend clinics, and assignment to outside locations within PHC federal scope.

Grant‑Funded / Limited‑Duration Assignment

This position is grant‑funded and is intended to support the NP/PA Residency Program during the applicable grant cycle. Continued employment in this role is contingent upon available funding, continuation of the residency program, program needs, operational needs, and PHC’s discretion. The position may end, be extended, or be modified based on changes to funding, grant requirements, residency program needs, or PHC’s business needs. This language does not alter the at‑will nature of employment.

Areas of Responsibility Residency
  • Develop, implement, coordinate, integrate, and evaluate the work of the residency program to assure attainment of program goals
  • Provide direct clinical teaching in both didactic and clinical settings
  • Lead team designing program guidelines, didactics, and residents’ schedules
  • Assist residents in achieving learning objectives in all desired areas of care and with a deep understanding of PHC’s mission and culture
  • Supervise precepting, including providing training, evaluation, and feedback for preceptors
  • Assist in establishing and coordinating clinical rotations, both within PHC and with outside agencies
  • Coordinate regular evaluation of resident progress and performance, including for post‑residency employment
  • Collaborate with operations and clinic administrators to ensure residents meet goals for number of patient visits completed during the twelve‑month program
  • Collaborate with operations and team manager to integrate residents into existing services and ensure that residents are part of the PHC clinic culture
  • Maintain program accreditation including any necessary reports or site visits
  • Create annual budget and work with health center staff to integrate budget within primary care
  • Support, apply for, and manage outside funding opportunities, including federal and state grants, and ensure timely completion of grant‑related reporting, documentation, deliverables, and compliance requirements
  • Manage relationship with collaborating academic institutions
  • Support grant‑funded residency program operations, including implementation of grant‑related program objectives, tracking of required deliverables, coordination of resident oversight during the grant period, and assistance with transition, closeout, or continuation planning if grant funding ends, changes, or is not renewed
Clinical
  • Manage a panel of assigned primary care patients as designated for clinical FTE
  • Take appropriate history and physical examination of patients for a scope of patients is defined by level of certification
  • Order pertinent diagnostics and implement appropriate therapy according to scope of practice guidelines
  • Obtain supervising physician’s consultation when problems presented are outside scope of practice or when unfamiliar with a particular aspect of the patient’s care according to the PA/NP Standardized Procedures
  • Communicate effectively with the patients while involved with their health care, including providing appropriate patient education while answering questions and in history taking
  • Demonstrate competent knowledge in delivering health care to patients through the peer review processes including chart review, by interactions with physician preceptors and by working collaboratively with support staff and all staff of PHC
  • Become an integral part of the clinical staff through participation in Medical Staff meetings, PA/NP meetings, and other committees of PHC
  • Responsible for maintaining credentials by keeping all required licenses current, including but not limited to California Medical License, DEA licenses, CME hours, CPR Certifications and any other required licenses. It is the responsibility of the nurse practitioner to give Human Resources current credentials before old credentials expire
  • Willingly perform other duties within the scope of practice as assigned
  • Support and contribute positively to clinic efforts to maintain and improve patient satisfaction in all aspects of health delivery
  • Work at maximum potential to meet productivity requirements in order to improve patient access and fiscal viability while maintaining quality medical care
  • Meet all time commitments by arriving on time to the clinic and working entire shift or more as needed to manage assigned patient panel
Manager Responsibilities
  • Assist the CMO and Leadership team in strategic planning of the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Residency
  • Utilize operational and clinical audit results to lead team in initiatives of clinical systems improvements, health information technology innovations, and new methods of care delivery
  • Responsible to meet with residency faculty in their performance reviews and the quarterly and yearly incentive reviews
  • Attend clinical director meetings as needed, as well as other management or quality meetings as assigned by Medical Director
Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education / Experience
  • Graduation from a nationally accredited Nurse Practitioner Program
  • Minimum of five years’ experience providing primary care in a family practice setting in good standing
  • Minimum of one year previous management experience highly desirable
  • Previous teaching experience and/or strong interest in teaching
  • Faculty development fellowship or similar training highly desirable
  • Experience working in an FQHC or in community medicine highly desirable
Desired Skills
  • Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care
  • Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements
  • Knowledge of quality, safety, and/or infection control standards
  • Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment
  • Familiarity with educational evaluation software
Licenses and Certifications
  • Current California license as an FNP
  • Nurse Practitioners must also have current CA RN License in good standing
  • Federal DEA Registration within 30 days of employment
  • Must maintain CME as required for certification renewals
  • Current Basic Life Support Certification
  • Candidate must be able to successfully meet PHC’s credentialing and privileging requirements
Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions and requests from patients, co‑workers, and others as necessary. Bilingual in English and Spanish, both written and verbal preferred.

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