Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Thundermist Health Center•Woonsocket, RI

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Thundermist Health Center seeks a Family Medicine physician leader to serve as the founding Program Director for our new ACGME-accredited residency program. This is a rare opportunity to build a Teaching Health Center residency program from the ground up. With resident matriculation scheduled for June 2027, the Program Director will lead all aspects of program development, accreditation preparation, curriculum design, faculty recruitment, and resident selection. This dual-role position combines visionary educational leadership with ongoing clinical practice, requiring a physician leader who is equally committed to teaching excellence and patient care in the community health center setting. The Program Director will report directly to the Chief Medical Officer and supervise four positions with dual reporting responsibilities, including two physicians, one behavioral health faculty member, and one additional faculty member. The position includes a faculty appointment with our academic affiliate.

Requirements

MD or DO degree
Board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
Board certification must specifically be in Family Medicine
Active medical licensure in Rhode Island (or eligibility)
Clinical appointment in good standing at Thundermist Health Center (or eligibility)
Faculty appointment in good standing with our academic affiliate (or eligibility)
Minimum 3-5 years of post-residency clinical experience
FQHC clinical experience essential
Willingness to maintain active clinical practice at our Woonsocket site
Minimum 3 years of medical education experience, preferably in GME
Documented experience training medical students or residents
Thorough knowledge of ACGME requirements or ability to learn these quickly
CORE faculty training completed (strongly preferred) OR willingness to complete CORE faculty training upon assuming the role
Outstanding oral and written communication skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Proven leadership abilities
Skill in managing complex relationships with diverse stakeholders
Ability to recruit diverse candidates and build inclusive programs

Nice To Haves

Experience starting or developing programs from the ground up
Engagement with professional organizations such as STFM
Academic presentations, publications, or teaching awards
Strong alignment with Community Health Center and Teaching Health Center models
Demonstrated commitment to health equity and community medicine
Collaborative leadership, conflict resolution skills
Advocacy experience (e.g., legislative testimony)
Technical skills with EMRs (eClinicalWorks) and LMS
Spanish or multilingual fluency highly valued

Responsibilities

Lead and direct all aspects of the residency training program, ensuring accountability for its outcomes and compliance with ACGME accreditation standards.
Develop the program's mission and vision in collaboration with Thundermist leadership.
Lead competency-based curricular design.
Complete the accreditation application.
Participate in budget formulation.
Assist with the physical design of the Family Medicine practice space.
Engage with our academic partner.
Plan resident recruitment strategies.
Participate in accreditation site visits and processes.
Maintain ACGME accreditation.
Adapt to changes in healthcare delivery and medical education.
Ensure the program meets the highest standards of excellence.
Collaborate with clinical partners to establish and maintain resident rotations.
Advocate for necessary resources.
Serve as a key member of departmental and organizational leadership.
Develop, implement, and evaluate both the clinical and didactic curriculum, ensuring it meets ACGME competency requirements while reflecting Thundermist's commitment to community-oriented, patient-centered care.
Design assessment tools and conduct routine resident evaluations.
Collaborate with rotation directors across clinical sites.
Continuously evaluate and improve curricula based on outcomes and feedback.
Ensure exceptional training in the Patient-Centered Medical Home model, health equity, and "beyond the walls" community medicine.
Oversee all aspects of resident recruitment and selection, including ERAS application review and the NRMP Match process.
Recruit a diverse resident cohort that reflects the patient population we serve, demonstrating a commitment to health equity in action.
Provide education, mentorship, supervision, and guidance for residents' professional development.
Directly supervise residents in clinical settings and serve as a role model for community-engaged family medicine practice.
Create a supportive, unified environment for residents built on empathy, active listening, and collaborative problem-solving.
Recruit, supervise, and mentor program faculty, ensuring their professional development and success as educators.
Plan and support ongoing faculty development activities.
Foster a culture of teaching excellence.
Build a cohesive team committed to the program's mission.
Directly supervise four positions with dual reporting responsibilities: two physicians, one behavioral health faculty member, and one additional faculty member.
Maintain an active clinical practice at Thundermist's Woonsocket site.
Provide direct patient care (8 hours per week).
Precept residents in clinical settings (8 hours per week).
Demonstrate clinical excellence using the eClinicalWorks electronic medical record system.
Serve as a role model for high-quality, patient-centered care in the FQHC setting.
Participate in call and coverage on a departmental rotation basis.
Supervise program administration and operations, including budget management, regulatory compliance, personnel supervision, and strategic planning.
Report directly to the Chief Medical Officer.
Serve as a key voice in organizational leadership decisions.