The Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania is conducting a national search for the next Internal Medicine Residency Program Director.  Qualified candidates will be at the Associate or Full Professor rank in the Academic Clinician, Clinician Educator, or Tenure track.

Expertise in medical education is required for this position with preference for at least three years of documented evidence of leadership in graduate medical education.  Successful candidates will have a demonstrated track record of leadership agility, critical thinking and problem solving, effective communication and interpersonal savvy, cultural sensitivity, change agency, and teamwork, experience in curriculum development and mentoring trainees, and possess educational administrative skills.

The Program Director is responsible for providing effective leadership and accountability for the Internal Medicine Residency training program, working in conjunction with the Vice Chair for Education, the Chair of the Department of Medicine and Vice Chairs, Division Chiefs, Associate Residency Program Directors, Subspecialty Fellowship Program Directors, and Penn Medicine leadership. The Program Director will administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating housestaff in each of the ACGME competency areas. The program director will oversee the maintenance of accreditation and ensure that the educational program is in compliance with all regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will also have outstanding clinical skills with ongoing involvement in patient care and a national presence in medical education. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree and licensure or eligibility for licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Applicants must be board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or equivalent.

A full position description, including application links, is attached.  All interested faculty are encouraged to apply.

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