Physician, Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Dartmouth Health • Bennington, VT

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), a member of Dartmouth Health (DH), is seeking an inaugural Family Medicine Residency Program Director. This role will lead the establishment of the first family medicine residency program administered by DH, located at SVMC in Bennington, Vermont. The program is slated to begin in 2029 with 6 residents, offering training primarily at SVMC with rotations at DH. SVMC is well-equipped for rural family medicine training, featuring a busy emergency department, active labor and delivery, and an upcoming adolescent behavioral health unit. The health system's primary care network includes four mixed adult/pediatric clinics, one adult care clinic, and one pediatric care clinic, supported by behavioral health and case management services. SVMC aims to expand primary care through APP training and retention, enhanced virtual support, and telemedicine services, in addition to the residency program. The patient population is predominantly geriatric but diverse in socioeconomic status and life experiences.

Requirements

• At least five (5) years of clinical practice experience
• At least three (3) years of family medicine residency experience as a Program Director, Assistant Program Director or core faculty member
• Advanced clinical degree (MD or DO)
• Current or Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Vermont
• Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine
• Strong understanding of ACGME's program requirements and a passion for GME

Responsibilities

• Full-Time position with 50% dedicated time to program development and 50% to clinical service
• Lead the ACGME application process
• Hire core faculty
• Support the construction of the new clinic site
• Partner with DH GME leadership to secure offsite rotations
• Develop, implement and maintain curriculum for educating residents in family medicine
• Define, supervise and evaluate all aspects of the program including faculty, facilities, educational resources and other items needed
• Develop tools, feedback mechanisms, evaluations and action plans for faculty and residents

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement
• PTO
• CME support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree