Assistant Program Director - General Surgery Residency

University of Kansas Medical Center • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Assistant Program Director (APD) supports the Program Director in the leadership, administration, and continuous improvement of the ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. This is a part-time, benefit eligible position, at 20 hours per week. This position will focus on surgical education, resident mentorship, curriculum development, and program compliance. The APD serves as a strategic partner in maintaining the academic and clinical excellence of the program.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution
• Board certification in General Surgery or an approved surgical subspecialty
• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Kansas
• Wesley Healthcare and/or Ascension Via Christi hospital privileges
• Demonstrated experience teaching medical students and/or residents
• Proven leadership experience in academic or clinical settings
• CV

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in surgical education
• Documented contributions to the development or enhancement of a surgical residency program
• Strong understanding of the American Board of Surgery (ABS) certification process

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and enhancement of the didactic curriculum, including conference schedules and educational activities
• Lead the McEwen Visiting Professor Conference series: identify, invite, and host visiting faculty, including arranging travel and delivering introductions
• Facilitate and/or lead resident educational sessions and conferences
• Organize and conduct mock oral board examinations to prepare residents for ABS certification
• Collaborate with residents on at least one research project annually
• Participate in the evaluation and feedback process for residents, including milestone assessments and semiannual reviews
• Participate in reviewing and addressing incident reports related to resident conduct or performance
• Assist in technical skills development through skills labs and simulation training
• Participate in medical student teaching, mentorship, and oral exams
• Support the Program Director in ensuring compliance with all Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and Residency Review Committee (RRC) requirements
• Collaborate in defining, organizing, and optimizing resident clinical rotations across training sites
• Serve on the Resident Selection Committee and contribute to recruitment efforts
• Coordinate with GME staff and hospital leadership to support program administration and site-specific needs (particularly at Wesley Medical Center)
• Engage in internal and external reviews, including RRC site visits and WCGME internal evaluations
• Attend and contribute to conferences (e.g., M&M, grand rounds, specialty-specific sessions)
• Participate in strategic planning for program growth and innovation
• Contribute to faculty meetings addressing resident performance, curriculum development, and promotion decisions
• Attend 1–2 national/regional professional meetings annually (e.g., APDS, American College of Surgeons, Southwestern Surgical Congress, Midwest Surgical Association)
• Contribute to presentations and scholarly publications

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees