Description

As a physician-led organization, IHA combines the autonomy and close-knit culture of a private practice with the stability and resources of a prestigious national healthcare system.

Were seeking a passionate and driven General Surgeon to join our team as Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program. This role is ideally suited for a Colorectal Surgeon or Acute Care Surgeon with an interest in endoscopy who is dedicated to advancing surgical education while maintaining an active clinical practice.

The Program Director will provide leadership, organization, and oversight for the residency program, ensuring compliance with ACGME standards and the delivery of high-quality education. The position includes:

• 0.2 FTE Program Director administrative time.
• Flexible clinical FTE (up to 0.8) tailored to the candidates specialty interests (colorectal, acute care, endoscopy, etc.).

Faculty will provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of residents to ensure progressive responsibility and competency development.

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an ACGME- or AOA-approved residency.
• Certification by the American Board of Surgery (or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery).
• Documented educational and/or administrative experience (at least three years preferred, or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME Review Committee).
• Ongoing clinical activity in general surgery, colorectal surgery, or acute care surgery.
• At least one year of documented teaching experience in an ACGME-accredited program (core faculty experience preferred).
• Meets annual CME requirements to maintain board certification.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and organize residency activities across all clinical sites.
• Recruit and select residents in compliance with institutional and ACGME policies.
• Develop and update program curriculum, including rotation schedules and competency-based evaluations.
• Ensure residents are appropriately supervised and engaged in safe, effective patient care.
• Prepare and maintain program documentation in ACGME systems; oversee site visits and reviews.
• Implement fair policies, grievance procedures, and due process as required by ACGME and the Graduate Medical Education Committee.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, the Director of Medical Education, and division heads to ensure program success and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of scholarship, including quality improvement, research, publications, and presentations.
• Participate in regular didactics, journal clubs, clinical conferences, and other educational activities.
• Conduct annual program evaluation and continuous improvement planning with the Program Evaluation Committee.
• Assess and document resident performance; make graduation decisions in collaboration with the Clinical Competence Committee.