Physician, Family Medicine Residency Program Director

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Additional Job Description: WVU Department of Family Medicine Residency Program Director Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, Harpers Ferry Family Medicine The Department of Family Medicine in the West Virginia University School of Medicine (WVUSOM) is seeking a visionary leader to serve as Residency Program Direction (ranks available: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor). The successful candidate will be expected to work in Martinsburg, WV. Duties: This position is responsible for program administration and operations; resident recruitment and selection; education in the context of patient care; supervision; assessment; promotion and disciplinary actions; scholarly activity; and for the establishment of an effective learning climate at all teaching sites. Specific responsibilities may be delegated by the program director, but he/she is accountable to the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), the designated institutional official (DIO), and to the ACFME FM-RC for the timely and accurate completion of all tasks. Additionally, the successful candidate will practice in the areas of Family Medicine by providing excellent patient care and will also be actively involved in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows when applicable. Qualifications: Candidate must have an MD or DO degree or foreign equivalent and be eligible for state medical license. The successful candidate must have completed a Family Medicine residency program. The candidate must demonstrate Family Medicine expertise and at least three years of documented educational, administrative, GME experience. Current certification by the American Board of Family Medicine or by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians is required. All qualifications must be met by the time of the appointment. In addition to the ACGME, numerous entities govern the residency program. These include (but are not limited to) the WVUSOM, WVU Medicine, WVU Medicine East, bylaws of WVU’s Affiliated Hospitals, the Joint Commission, the American Board of Family Medicine and the NRMP. Compliance, at all times, with the requirements of these entities is the responsibility of the program director, working in concert with the WVUSOM. The Program Director also works collaboratively with the Residency Leadership Team which includes Associate Program Director(s), Residency Program Administrator, Residency Program Coordinator, chief residents to achieve the program’s vision and mission. The position directly reports to the Regional Chair and Department Chair and Central GME at the WVU School of Medicine. This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a physician with an unwavering commitment to clinical care, scholarship, and the advancement of graduate medical education throughout the region we serve. Build your legacy as you serve, teach, and make a difference from day one. To learn more, visit the WVU Rural Family Medicine Residency family medicine website: For additional information, please contact: Brandan Oinonen Senior Physician-Provider Recruiter WVU Medicine East Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt) Company: UHA University Health Associates Cost Center: 8415 UHAE Family Medicine Harpers Ferry Address: 2500 Hospital Drive Martinsburg West Virginia Equal Opportunity Employer University Health Associates and its subsidiaries (collectively "UHA") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. UHA strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All UHA employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.