University of Texas Medical Branch-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Galveston, TX
5,001-10,000 employees
Educational Services

The University Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) and the Department of Family Medicine is seeking candidates for a distinguished and visionary leader with a record of accomplishment in education to serve as the Vice Chair, Education and Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program. The Vice Chair serves as a leader in advancing the education mission of the Department, with particular focus on resident education, enhancing the pipeline of family medicine physicians for the state of Texas and beyond. This leadership role is crucial within the Department of Family Medicine, which has a long-standing history of educating future health professionals while advancing research and clinical services. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and guiding the education agenda for the Department, leading various education initiatives, and mentoring faculty and resident physicians. The Vice Chair, Education and Program Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program will have academic credentials for an appointment as an Associate Professor or Full Professor and will report to the Department Chair, Kendall Campbell, MD. The Vice Chair will serve as part of the departmental leadership team along with the Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs and Vice Chair, Research.

  • Provide broad oversight of departmental pathway programming, undergraduate medical education and faculty development for the department
  • Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight for the Family Medicine Residency Program in compliance with ACGME requirements and institutional policies.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the residency curriculum to ensure high-quality resident education and training.
  • Recruit, select, and mentor residents in accordance with ACGME, institutional and national standards.
  • Supervise and support faculty development to ensure effective teaching, clinical supervision, and professional growth of residents.
  • Ensure ongoing compliance with all ACGME and ABFM accreditation standards, including preparation for site visits and maintaining program accreditation.
  • Conduct regular evaluations of residents and faculty, providing timely feedback and addressing performance issues as needed.
  • Promote a positive learning environment that fosters professionalism, and resident well-being.
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative leadership to secure appropriate training sites, resources, and support for the residency program.
  • Lead quality improvement, patient safety, and scholarly activity initiatives within the program with support from UTMB and departmental leadership.
  • Represent the residency program in institutional committees, community outreach, and regional or national academic forums.
  • Manage program budget and resource allocation in partnership with the Department Chair and GME Office.
  • Serve as a role model in clinical excellence, teaching, scholarship, and leadership.
  • Collaborate with UTMB and community partners on education focused initiatives.
  • Personally, maintain a scholarly presence in education with evidence of peer-reviewed scholarship that engages departmental faculty, resident physicians and medical students.
  • MD, DO, MD/PhD
  • Board certified in Family Medicine
  • A proven research background with evidence of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
  • U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
  • Some experience in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods study design is welcomed.
  • Documentable accomplishment in administrative roles in a complex environment.
  • Have had responsibility for developing and administering residency budgets; Success in grant writing and funding procurement preferred.
  • Significant academic and administrative experience in a university health science center or comparable organization, preferably at the rank of a professor or associate professor academically.
  • Strong track record of educational productivity, including foundation or educational grants preferred.
  • Commensurate with experience
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