Residency Program Director

WACO FAMILY MEDICINE•Waco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Medicine Residency Program Director (PD) provides leadership and accountability for a high-performing community-based residency program. The PD ensures clinical excellence, professionalism, resident well-being, and continuous improvement while maintaining full compliance with ACGME requirements. PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS A 12-12-12 community-based Family Medicine residency based in an FQHC with a strong mission focus on underserved populations and health equity Nationally ranked among top programs, attracting highly competitive applicants and graduates prepared for broad-scope practice Full-spectrum training with robust maternity care; obstetrics training aligned with fellowship-equivalent competency certification for graduates who desire comprehensive OB practice Outstanding integrated behavioral health training with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and population-health orientation A strong culture of scholarship, quality improvement, and leadership development

Requirements

MD or DO degree from accredited medical school
Satisfactory completion of an ACGME accredited family medicine residency training program
Current American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) certification
Current, unrestricted Texas medical license (or Texas-eligible at the time of application)
Current, unrestricted DEA registration
At least three years of educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME/American Osteopathic Association (AOA) accredited family medicine residency program
Demonstrated commitment to health equity and training physicians to serve in medically underserved communities
high degree of personal integrity, professionalism, initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve WFM’s mission
capacity for effective and active innovation and accurate situational analysis
ability to organize and delegate work necessary to achieving program goals and objectives
ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, applying, and interpreting clinical policies and procedures
demonstrated capacity to organize and lead effective teams and facilitate individual personnel development

Nice To Haves

Prior Program Director or Associate/Assistant Program Director experience
Experience in an FQHC / community health center / teaching health center residency setting
Strong clinical experience across the full spectrum of Family Medicine; advanced maternity care/OB skills strongly preferred
Experience leading integrated behavioral health training or interprofessional education
experience serving diverse or underrepresented populations is preferred; health equity is a key strategic vision for the organization
Spanish-language skills desirable but not required
obstetrical skills desirable but not required

Responsibilities

Has responsibility and authority for residency administration and resident education at all participating sites
Maintains full ACGME accreditation and compliance with all institutional and Family Medicine program requirements
Leads ACGME annual program evaluation and self-study; implements and tracks corrective action plans
Oversees accurate and timely program documentation, reporting, and data submission (e.g., WebADS, Milestones, board pass tracking, case/procedure logs, duty hours, supervision)
Partners with the DIO/GMEC and clinical site leadership to ensure appropriate resources, supervision, patient safety, and a healthy learning environment (including CLER expectations)
Ensures high-quality didactic and clinical education across training sites; oversees site directors and faculty roles
Leads curriculum design and continuous improvement aligned with ACGME competencies and program mission
Ensures residents achieve competence in full-spectrum Family Medicine, including outpatient and inpatient care, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, procedures, and continuity care
Provides strategic leadership for advanced maternity care training and maintains strong partnerships with obstetrics services and hospital leadership to support comprehensive training
Strengthens integrated behavioral health training, interdisciplinary team-based care, and community-oriented primary care approaches
Leads recruitment strategy to attract and match an outstanding, diverse resident cohort aligned with the program mission, values and culture.
Chairs or delegates leadership of the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) per policy and requirements
Oversees resident assessment, feedback, remediation, promotion, and disciplinary processes in a fair and transparent manner
Promotes resident well-being, professional identity formation, and a culture of respect, psychological safety, and professionalism
Mentors residents toward career goals, including broad-scope practice, leadership, scholarship, and faculty development pathways
Recruits, retains, and develops core and affiliate faculty; oversees appointments, evaluation, and development
Leads faculty development in teaching, assessment, feedback, scholarship, and clinical quality; supports faculty advancement and recognition
Models and promotes the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct; addresses unprofessional behavior promptly and consistently
Collaborates with department and site leadership to ensure faculty clinical schedules and teaching responsibilities support resident education
Maintains clinical competence and provides direct patient care as negotiated, role-modeling excellent, evidence-based care
Supervises resident patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings
Integrates residents and faculty into quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, and health equity initiatives aligned with organizational strategy
Promotes appropriate supervision, graduated responsibility, and safe transitions of care across settings
Advances population health approaches within the FQHC, including panel management, chronic disease outcomes, preventive care, and community partnerships
Promotes scholarly activity among residents and faculty (QI, research, presentations, publications)
Builds and maintains relationships with hospital partners, academic institutions, and community stakeholders to strengthen training experiences and clinical integration
Represents the program and WFM Institute in regional and national organizations, enhancing program reputation and recruitment
Leads innovation in residency education, including curricular pilots, new rotations, and educational technology, consistent with requirements and patient safety
Collaborates on residency budgeting and financial performance to support sustainable graduate medical education within an FQHC
Partners with WFM leadership to advance strategic priorities, including health equity, clinical quality, patient experience, workforce development, facilities planning, and advancement
Ensures alignment with applicable funding and reporting expectations for community-based GME programs