Academic Surgeon Inaugural Program Director General Surgery Residency Program in Reno, NV

Position: Academic Surgeon for Inaugural Program Director General Surgery Residency Program in Reno, NV
510701 Administration Reno, NVFull Time - Eligible for Benefits Provider, Clinician Educator Day Posted  12/17/20257a - 5pReq # UNRGENSURGPDMMBiweekly

Hours:

80

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and Renown Health are proud to announce the launch of a new General Surgery Residency Program and seek an accomplished academic surgeon to serve as its Inaugural Program Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to design and lead a residency program from inception—shaping its structure, culture, and educational vision while recruiting its inaugural cohort of residents and faculty.

This role blends visionary educational leadership with active clinical practice in a dynamic and growing integrated health system.

Position Overview
   The Inaugural Program Director will provide strategic leadership in developing the program’s curriculum, clinical learning environment, and educational philosophy.

Responsibilities include:

Establishing program policies and expectations for faculty and residents

Overseeing initial and ongoing ACGME accreditation activities

Building systems and processes to ensure long-term success and sustainability

Fostering a culture of excellence, professionalism, collaboration, and patient-centered care

This role is integral to institutional GME governance, working closely with the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), the Office of Graduate Medical Education, and the Department of Surgery.

Clinical and Academic Responsibilities The position includes approximately 0.3 – 0.5 dedicated to academic leadership and 0.5 – 0.7 clinical practice. Clinical duties encompass comprehensive surgical care, including preoperative evaluation, operative management, postoperative care, and participation in multidisciplinary teams. The Program Director will maintain active engagement in scholarly activity and demonstrate a strong commitment to student and resident education, patient safety, and high-quality clinical care.

Department of Surgery, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine:
The Department of Surgery at UNR Med is committed to advancing surgical education, patient care, and research throughout Nevada. Our mission is to provide outstanding training in surgical principles and practice, preparing the next generation of physicians to lead with skill, compassion, and innovation.

Through partnerships with Renown Health, the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System, and other regional hospitals, we deliver hands-on clinical experiences for medical students and residents. Learners gain exposure to general surgery and a wide range of subspecialties, including orthopedic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, thoracic, trauma, and vascular surgery.

Our faculty includes fellowship-trained surgeons and dedicated educators who foster a collaborative, inclusive environment focused on excellence and patient-centered care. The department plays a vital role in UNR Med’s integrated academic health system, supporting clinical innovation and expanding access to high-quality surgical care across northern Nevada Ideal Candidate Profile Current role 3-5 consecutive years as Program Director General Surgery Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and passion for surgical education

Strong leadership and communication skills

Ability to foster an inclusive, respectful learning environment

Meets UNR Med and ACGME requirements for Program Directors, including:
Minimum of three years of graduate medical education leadership experience

Active clinical practice

Evidence of scholarly activity MD with Board Certification in General Surgery (ABS)
Eligibility for Nevada medical licensure, DEA registration, and controlled substance license

Experience in GME leadership (Program…