Family Practice Residency Associate Director

Franciscan Alliance•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Franciscan Health Family Medicine Residency is seeking a full-time Associate Director for our Program in Indianapolis, Indiana. You’ll play a pivotal role in mentoring future physicians, advancing primary care education, and leading with purpose in a collaborative environment where compassionate care meets clinical excellence.

Requirements

Certificate Graduation Family Medicine Residency - Required
Doctorate in Medicine - Required
Physician License (DR) - Indiana State Licensing Board - Required
American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) - Required -OR- American Board of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ABOFP) - Required
Basic Life Support Program (BLS) - American Heart Association -Required

Nice To Haves

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association - Preferred
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association - Preferred
Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) - American Academy of Family Physicians - Preferred

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership for a well-established, mission-driven program with 9 residents per class, shaping curriculum, policies, accreditation readiness, and long-term strategic direction.
Foster a supportive, growth-oriented learning environment by mentoring residents, offering guidance, real-time feedback, and professional development pathways that prepare them for their careers.
Model compassionate, team-centered leadership bringing strong problem-solving skills, empathy, accountability, and collaborative decision-making to the program and clinical teams.
Engage directly in teaching within the Family Medicine Center (FMC), including procedural skills and an oversight of FM inpatient rotations, including obstetrics.
Ensure smooth, safe clinical operations by overseeing FMC and hospital staffing, maintaining high-quality standards, and partnering closely with clinical and administrative leaders.
Maintain a medical practice in the FMC, demonstrating excellence in patient care and serving as a role model for residents.
Lead and develop a high-performing faculty and staff team, providing coaching, feedback, and continuous development to strengthen engagement, collaboration, and program excellence.