Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program

Location: Utica

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking an accomplished and dedicated surgeon to serve as the Program Director (PD) for our General Surgery Residency Program. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Surgical Critical Care and hold American Board of Surgery (ABS) certification in General Surgery. This PD role offers the opportunity to advance surgical education through teaching, mentorship, and program development, while maintaining a strong clinical presence.

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Position Highlights Oversee and manage administration and operations of the GME program Responsible for curriculum development, assessment methods, and continuous program improvement Responsible for recruitment, selection, and evaluations of residents Mentor and educate residents on clinical academic and professional development Maintain active clinical practice in general surgery and surgical critical care Core Faculty appointment Shared call Community Highlights Low cost of living Excellent real estate Rural and urban life within driving distance Safe, family-friendly communities Access to the Adirondack and Catskill mountain ranges Multi-cultural population Public and private schools Access to Boston, New York City and Canada Revitalized downtown Newest hospital in New York State MVHS is dedicated to supporting our physicians and practitioners, enabling them to deliver premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do.

MVHS strives to be the trusted healthcare system of choice through clinical quality, excellence in service and education, compassionate care, promotion of wellness and operational efficiency. The MVHS Medical Group has 16 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including women’s and children’s health; general, cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopedic and neurological surgery; advanced endoscopy, wound care, bariatric, cardiovascular, comprehensive stroke, cancer, immune health, behavioral health, psychiatry and neurosciences, pulmonary critical care and urology.

MVHS serves Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties with our flagship, Wynn Hospital, located in Utica, New York. The Utica area boasts one of the largest 15K road races in the nation (Boilermaker), 900 acres of city parks, a zoo, a large arts institute and museums, theaters, a sports/concert arena, numerous historical sites and entertainment options including the Turning Stone Resort Casino and the Utica Comets AHL hockey club.

Also known as “the city that loves refugees,” Utica is home to more than 40 nationalities and offers extraordinary dining options that include Bosnian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Italian, German, Caribbean and many more. Utica is located near the foothills of the Adirondacks, which provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, boating, skiing and fishing. Nearby colleges, universities and a technology park provide employment opportunities for spouses and partners.

Utica and the surrounding areas have plenty of affordable housing in safe, close-knit communities. For confidential consideration  to our physician recruiter, Alexa Hammill.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70a