Physician, Program Director Family Medicine Residency

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center

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, training primarily at SVMC with some 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 family medicine clinics, one internal medicine clinic, and one pediatric clinic, employing over 30 primary care providers serving approximately 31,000 patients. These clinics are supported by the Vermont Blueprint for Health, offering behavioral health and case management. 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, with providers addressing diverse socioeconomic disparities 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
• MD or DO Degree
• Board Certified in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine
• Current or Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Vermont

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of ACGME's program requirements
• Passion for GME

Responsibilities

• 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

• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, PTO and CME support)
• $50,000 sign-on bonus
• Retention incentives
• Relocation stipend

What This Job Offers

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