Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine - Primary Care Track

Job Title: Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine - Primary Care Track

Reports To: Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Location: Honor Health Internal Medicine Residency/Arizona State University, John Shufeldt School of Medicine and Medical Engineering

Position Type: Full-Time, Faculty Appointment

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary physician educator to serve as the Associate Program Director (APD) for our Internal Medicine Residency Program, with a dedicated focus on developing and leading a robust Primary Care Track. This role is ideal for a clinician passionate about advancing primary care education, mentoring future leaders in outpatient medicine, and shaping innovative training models that address the evolving needs of healthcare delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Primary Care Track Development & Oversight

• Design, implement, and continuously refine a comprehensive primary care curriculum aligned with ACGME requirements and institutional goals.
• Collaborate with faculty, clinical partners, and community stakeholders to create diverse outpatient training experiences.
• Integrate population health, health equity, and team-based care principles into the tracks structure.

Educational Leadership

• Serve as a core faculty member and mentor for residents, particularly those in the primary care track.
• Lead didactic sessions, case-based learning, and scholarly activities focused on ambulatory medicine.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and evaluation of residents with interest in primary care careers.
• Serve on residency committees such as the Clinical Competency Committee and the Program Evaluation Committee

Program Administration

• Assist the Program Director in overall residency program operations, including accreditation, evaluation, and strategic planning.
• Monitor and assess resident performance and progression, providing individualized feedback and support.
• Contribute to faculty development initiatives and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Clinical Practice

• Maintain an active outpatient internal medicine practice, where clinical time is split between your own panel of patients, and precepting residents/students.
• Serve as a role model for residents in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care

• Utilize EPIC EHR and Tiger Text for streamlined communication and documentation.
• Participate in quality improvement and practice transformation efforts within the primary care setting.

Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or MBBS degree with board certification in Internal Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Arizona.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience in outpatient internal medicine or academic primary care.
• Prior experience in graduate medical education or curriculum development preferred.

Preferred Attributes:

• Passion for mentoring and developing future primary care leaders.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with educational innovation, scholarly activity, or community engagement.

• Work-Life Balance: 100% outpatient role with no weekends or inpatient duties.
• Academic Excellence:
  Be part of a growing, innovative residency program with a close-knit faculty and resident community.
• Collaborative Culture:
  Physician-led, non-profit health system with strong ties to ASUs cutting-edge medical education initiatives.
• Location Perks:
  Live and work in Scottsdale, AZone of the most desirable cities in the U.S., known for its natural beauty, vibrant culture, and top-ranked schools.

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