Program Director Jobs in Bath, ME (NOW HIRING)

We are in search of a seasoned and innovative physician leader to take on the role of Program Director for our Family Medicine Residency Program located in Portland, Maine. This is a remarkable chance to guide one of New England's most esteemed Family Medicine residency programs within a collaborative academic health system dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, and innovation.

The Family Medicine Residency Program is a well-established and academically rigorous training initiative that has a long-standing tradition of cultivating outstanding physicians. The program accommodates 24 residents (8-8-8) and is hosted at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

Our graduates embark on diverse career paths, including:

• Inpatient medicine
• Outpatient primary care
• Obstetrics
• Rural and urban practice
• Further fellowship training

The residency is supported by a large, dedicated faculty and strong collaborations across our extensive network of residency and fellowship programs.

Residents and faculty thrive in a culture that emphasizes:

• High educational standards and academic rigor
• Comprehensive Family Medicine training
• Close mentorship and faculty-resident relationships
• A strong commitment to serving diverse patient populations
• Robust interdisciplinary collaboration
• Opportunities to teach students from Tufts University School of Medicine Maine Track
• Access to various Family Medicine fellowship programs, including Sports Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Integrative Medicine

The Program Director will act as the physician leader of the Family Medicine Residency Program, ensuring adherence to all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards while promoting the program's educational mission and strategic goals. In collaboration with the Residency Program Manager, the Program Director will oversee:

• The residency curriculum
• Faculty educational initiatives
• Resident development
• Accreditation compliance
• Program operations

This role is structured as follows:

• 0.6 FTE for Administrative Leadership
• 0.1 FTE for Direct Educational Activities/Resident Teaching
• 0.3 FTE for Clinical Practice

Clinical responsibilities may involve outpatient, inpatient, or a combination of Family Medicine practice, primarily based at our Family Medicine facilities in Portland and/or Falmouth.

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Family Medicine Residency Program
• Ensure compliance with all ACGME accreditation standards
• Oversee curriculum development and continuous improvement
• Support and supervise faculty in their educational roles
• Foster an inclusive and high-performing learning environment
• Lead resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, and professional growth
• Collaborate with departmental and institutional leaders in graduate medical education
• Engage in teaching, mentorship, and scholarly activities
• Encourage innovation and excellence in Family Medicine education
• Maintain an active clinical practice aligned with residency leadership responsibilities

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified in Family Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Maine
• A minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience meeting ACGME Program Director criteria
• Prior leadership experience in graduate medical education, residency education, or academic medicine
• A demonstrated commitment to Family Medicine education and resident development

Successful candidates will exhibit:

• Collaborative and thoughtful leadership
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to balance accountability with mentorship
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• A commitment to educational excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Total compensation packages may include recruitment incentives, relocation assistance, productivity bonuses, and quality incentives, depending on eligibility. The annual base salary for this position ranges from $276,812 to $296,125.

Located on the picturesque Maine coast, Portland offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and small-town charm. The area boasts year-round recreational activities, including skiing, hiking, sailing, and stunning beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, it is a vibrant and diverse community.

We are a not-for-profit integrated health system with a vision of "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our organization comprises nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and a team of 1,700 employed clinicians collaborating through our Medical Group. With around 22,000 care team members, we provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Our Total Rewards package includes comprehensive benefits and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

For more information about our organization, please visit our benefits page.

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