Physician, Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Dartmouth-Hitchcock 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 is the first family medicine residency administered by DH, with a commitment to establishing a new program at SVMC in Bennington, Vermont. The residency program is anticipated to start in 2029 with 6 residents. Residents will train primarily at SVMC, with opportunities for rotations at DH. SVMC is well-suited for training rural family medicine residents due to its busy emergency department, active labor and delivery service, and upcoming adolescent behavioral health unit. The primary care network includes four mixed adult/pediatric clinics, one adult care clinic, and one pediatric care clinic, employing over 30 primary care providers serving approximately 31,000 patients. The clinics are supported by the Vermont Blueprint for Health for behavioral health and case management. SVMC also aims to expand primary care through APP training and retention, increased virtual support, and telemedicine services. The patient population is predominantly geriatric but diverse in socioeconomic status and life experiences.

Requirements

At least five (5) years of clinical practice experience and three (3) years of family medicine residency experience as a Program Director, Assistant Program Director or core faculty member
Strong understanding of ACGME's program requirements and a passion for GME
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

Responsibilities

Full-Time position with 50% dedicated time to program development and 50% to clinical service
Lead the ACGME application process, hiring core faculty, supporting the construction of the new clinic site and partnering 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