Program Director, Baptist Health UAMS Family Medicine Residency Program

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• Board certification in Family Medicine (ABFM or equivalent).
• Active, unrestricted medical license.
• Minimum of three years of experience as core faculty or in GME leadership.
• Demonstrated skills in teaching, administration, and leadership.

• Prior Program Director or Associate PD experience.
• Experience with ACGME accreditation, quality improvement, and scholarly activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the single, ACGME-approved Program Director responsible for program design, implementation, and quality.
• Maintain continuity of leadership and ensure adequate administrative time for program oversight.
• Oversee recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, and remediation of residents.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME requirements, institutional policies, duty hours, and supervision standards.
• Submit required data and documentation for ACGME accreditation and institutional reviews.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive curriculum aligned with ACGME Core Competencies.
• Ensure appropriate inpatient, outpatient, and community training experiences that provide continuity of care.
• Support resident scholarly activity, simulation, and quality improvement projects.
• Monitor resident performance outcomes and use data for program evaluation and improvement.

• Recruit and mentor faculty; provide evaluation and professional development.
• Ensure faculty meet ACGME qualifications and allocate sufficient time for education and supervision.
• Collaborate with institutional leadership to secure adequate administrative, financial, and clinical resources.

• Lead annual program evaluation and continuous quality improvement efforts.
• Address deficiencies and implement action plans promptly.
• Promote a professional, inclusive learning environment.

• Maintain an active clinical practice to model high-quality, compassionate family medicine care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and lifelong learning.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base salary, leadership attachment, clinical incentive potential, sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and CME stipend

Time & Effort Allocation

• 50% - GME Administrative (Program Director)
• 50% - Clinical (Baptist Health Family Medicine NLR)

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.