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We are on the lookout for a passionate and experienced Family Medicine Program Director to join our team in Livonia, Michigan. This is an exceptional leadership role for a physician dedicated to enhancing patient care, fostering high-performing teams, and developing a growing service line.

This position is pivotal in establishing the program's framework, ensuring clinical excellence, and formulating long-term strategies while continuing to engage in clinical practice.

Position Overview

The Program Director will hold the responsibility, authority, and accountability for various aspects of the program, including administration and operations, educational activities, trainee recruitment and evaluation, disciplinary actions, supervision, and compliance with all relevant ACGME program standards. The role also allows for flexibility in both inpatient and outpatient teaching settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the program in alignment with community needs, the mission of the Sponsoring Institution, and the program's objectives.
• Serve as a model of professionalism; foster a respectful, equitable, and civil environment free from discrimination, harassment, or mistreatment; prioritize patient safety and personal accountability; and encourage responsiveness to patient needs over self-interest.
• Ensure a safe and healthy learning atmosphere that supports trainee well-being and teamwork; create a space where trainees can express concerns and provide feedback without fear of intimidation or retaliation.
• Oversee and coordinate program activities across all clinical sites, including the authority to select and dismiss teaching faculty; appoint a local site director for each external training location.
• Guarantee appropriate supervision levels for trainees in clinical settings, considering each trainee's PGY-level, abilities, and the complexity of patient cases.
• Engage in systematic recruitment and retention practices that promote a diverse and inclusive workforce of trainees, faculty, and administrative staff.
• Provide accurate and complete information as required by the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME; prepare for both on-site and virtual program evaluations.
• Annually update program and trainee records through the ACGME ADS tracking system.
• Ensure adherence to the Sponsoring Institution’s GME policies, grievance procedures, and due process in line with ACGME requirements.
• Participate in regular educational programs aimed at enhancing the skills of program directors and teaching faculty.
• Design and implement a comprehensive and effective educational curriculum that supports development in each competency; create a rotation schedule that meets curricular needs, including external rotations; seek ACGME approval for significant curricular changes.
• Organize an effective Annual Program Evaluation (APE) with a designated Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), including an annual program improvement plan.
• Conduct regular evaluations of each trainee’s academic and clinical performance; provide semi-annual Milestone and Case Log summaries; develop personalized learning plans for each trainee, including remediation when necessary.
• Establish a Clinical Competence Committee to guide trainee promotions to the next PGY-level or program graduation; ensure graduates possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviors for independent practice.
• Conduct annual evaluations of each core faculty member, assessing clinical teaching abilities, program involvement, participation in faculty development, clinical performance, professionalism, and scholarly contributions.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair and Division Head to ensure trainees are assigned appropriate responsibilities, receive proper supervision, and deliver safe and effective patient care.
• Work closely with the Director of Medical Education (DME) and the Administrative DME to ensure the program operates effectively, efficiently, and within budget; advocate for necessary resources to optimize program operations.
• Participate in GMEC meetings as requested by the GME Committee Chair.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including QI/Research with trainees, program innovations (curriculum enhancements, educational workshops, evaluation improvements, e-learning resources), presenting at Grand Rounds, or serving on hospital or regional committees.
• Actively participate in didactics, clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, and research conferences to foster a culture of inquiry and scholarship; support trainee involvement in scholarly endeavors.
• Collaborate with the Program Administrator as a dyad partner to manage program logistics effectively.

Qualifications:

• Specialty expertise with a minimum of 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications deemed acceptable by the ACGME Review Committee.
• Current certification in the relevant specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Board of Medical Specialties.
• Valid medical license and appropriate medical staff appointment.
• Active engagement in clinical practice.
• Academically and attitudinally equipped to lead the training program.
• Meets annual CME requirements to maintain certification.