Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Sunset Health•Yuma, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Medicine Residency Program Director will establish and lead a residency program aligned with ACGME accreditation requirements and milestones, emphasizing excellence in clinical training, education, and community engagement. This role involves developing a long-term vision for the program, recruiting and building a core faculty team, and serving as a leader for graduate medical education within the organization and community. The Director will also practice financial stewardship for the program's budget, design and implement a comprehensive curriculum, promote a culture of teaching and mentorship, and champion evidence-based medicine and quality improvement. Additionally, the role includes facilitating resident engagement in public health initiatives, recruiting and retaining a high-caliber resident body, and cultivating a psychologically safe learning environment. The Director will lead the accreditation process, conduct program evaluations, and prepare for site visits. Collaboration with external partners and internal departments is key, as is leading efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Finally, the Director will provide faculty development, mentor faculty, and engage in professional activities that enhance personal growth and the organization's image.

Requirements

ACGME accreditation requirements and milestones
Excellence in clinical training, education, and community engagement
Long-term vision for the residency program
Recruit and build a team of dedicated core faculty
Advocate for graduate medical education
Financial stewardship and budget management
Comprehensive curriculum design and implementation
Integration of ACGME competencies
Innovative approaches to primary care, behavioral health integration, population health, and team-based care
Culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and mentorship
Professional growth of residents and faculty
Evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and scholarly activity
Resident engagement in public health initiatives, research, and community outreach
Recruit, retain, and promote a high-caliber resident body
Commitment to excellence in whole-person patient care
Competency in scholarly activity
High ethics and professionalism
Active participation in medical education
Psychologically safe working and learning environment
Compliance with ACGME, AAFP, and federal standards
Regular program evaluations and continuous quality improvement
Preparation for ACGME site visits, self-studies, and annual reporting
Partnerships with local hospitals, health systems, educational institutions, and community organizations
Collaboration with SH departments (behavioral health, adult/pediatrics, gynecology, social services)
Liaison with external stakeholders
Recruitment of a diverse cohort of residents
Cultural competency training
Addressing health disparities
Inclusive learning environment
Faculty development opportunities
Mentorship to faculty
Leadership development and collaboration
Professional commitment to the position and SH
Set short- and long-term goals for professional growth
Active participation in regional and national organizations
Model excellence in patient care, professionalism, scholarly activity, and personal growth
Obtain and maintain clinical appointments with leading institutions of medical education

Responsibilities

Establish and lead a residency program aligned with ACGME accreditation requirements and milestones, emphasizing excellence in clinical training, education, and community engagement.
Develop a long-term vision for the residency program that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals and enhances its reputation as a leading care provider.
Recruit and build a team of dedicated core faculty, ensuring a strong foundation for resident training and mentorship.
Serve as a visible leader and advocate for graduate medical education within the organization and the broader community.
Practice financial stewardship in the development and management of the Residency Program budget to ensure the availability of adequate ACGME-required resources to facilitate resident education and scholarly activity.
Design and implement a comprehensive curriculum that integrates ACGME competencies with innovative approaches to primary care, behavioral health integration, population health, and team-based care.
Promote a culture of excellence in teaching, learning, and mentorship, fostering the professional growth of both residents and faculty.
Champion evidence-based medicine, quality improvement, and scholarly activity, equipping residents with the tools to become future leaders in family medicine.
Facilitate resident engagement in local public health initiatives, research projects, and community outreach to address social determinants of health.
Recruit, retain, and promote a high-caliber resident body, reflective of the community they serve, who exhibit a commitment to excellence in whole-person patient care, demonstrate competency in scholarly activity, display high ethics, professionalism, and actively participate in their own medical education and that of others.
Cultivate a psychologically safe working and learning environment for the residents that allows them to confidentially raise concerns and provide feedback without fear of intimidation or retaliation.
Lead the accreditation process, ensuring compliance with all ACGME, AAFP, and federal standards for residency programs.
Conduct regular program evaluations, including feedback from residents, faculty, and other stakeholders, to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Prepare for and oversee ACGME site visits, self-studies, and annual reporting requirements.
Develop partnerships with local hospitals, health systems, educational institutions, and community organizations to provide residents with diverse clinical experiences and improve community health.
Collaborate with Sunset Health (SH) departments, including behavioral health, adult/pediatrics, gynecology, and social services, to create a multidisciplinary training environment.
Serve as a key liaison with external stakeholders to strengthen the residency program’s integration within the broader healthcare system.
Lead efforts to recruit a diverse cohort of residents who reflect the cultural and linguistic diversity of the community.
Implement cultural competency training and support resident engagement in addressing health disparities.
Foster an inclusive learning environment where residents and faculty feel valued and empowered to contribute to the program’s mission.
Provide ongoing faculty development opportunities to enhance teaching skills, promote scholarly activity, and support career growth.
Act as a mentor to faculty, encouraging leadership development and collaboration in advancing the program’s educational mission.
Participate in activities that demonstrate professional commitment to the position and to SH, such as but not limited to: Set short- and long-term goals for professional growth, Actively participate in regional and national organizations to enrich personal growth and enhance the image of SH, Model excellence in whole-person patient care, professionalism, scholarly activity, and personal growth for the residents, faculty, and institution, Obtain and maintain clinical appointments with leading institutions of medical education.