Family Medicine Residency Program Director | Established, Resident-Centered Program near Pittsburgh

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and collaborative physician leader to serve as Program Director for an established Family Medicine Residency Program in good standing. This is a leadership opportunity for a clinician-educator who values mentorship, accessibility, and resident engagement within a supportive, collegial training environment.

 

Program Overview

• Established Family Medicine residency program with strong institutional support
• New affiliation with DO medical schools
• Highly engaged, resident-centered culture with a family-like atmosphere
• Daily noon conference and active residency social media presence
• Open-door leadership model with the Program Director embedded in the clinic

 

Clinical & Administrative Structure

• Standard weekday schedule: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Balanced role with approximately:
• 1/3 continuity clinic
• 1/3 precepting and clinic support
• 1/3 administrative and leadership responsibilities
• Inpatient service approximately every 6th week, with manageable call structure and strong resident support

 

Benefits & Professional Support

• 25 days PTO annually
• Additional 5 CME days for Program Director responsibilities
• CME/CEU support provided
• Required participation in NIPDD (or equivalent)
• Ongoing leadership and professional development opportunities

 

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 3 years as core faculty
• At least 3 years of GME educational or administrative experience
• Demonstrated excellence as a clinician, educator, and mentor

Preferred:

• Prior Associate Program Director experience
• OB experience welcomed
• Interest in research supported but not required

 

Leadership Philosophy

The Program Director will foster a transparent, resident-centered learning environment emphasizing mentorship, collaboration, and shared ownership of program success. Leadership is hands-on, accessible, and embedded within the clinical setting.

 

Facility Description

The residency is based at a community-focused teaching facility committed to high-quality patient care and medical education. The organization supports graduate medical education through strong infrastructure, engaged faculty, and a mission-driven culture that values teaching, collaboration, and physician well-being.

 

Community Description

Located in Pennsylvania, the community offers a high quality of life with an affordable cost of living, access to outdoor recreation, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy proximity to larger metropolitan areas while benefiting from the close-knit feel and professional impact of practicing in a community-based setting.