Family Medicine Residency Program Director

Location: Southern California
Organization: Confidential Community-Based Health System / FQHC
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Clinical Time: Up to 0.5 FTE (per ACGME guidelines)

A mission-driven, community-based healthcare organization in Southern California is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Family Medicine Residency Program Director to lead and oversee its ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency Program.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a growing, community-focused residency program while making a meaningful impact on physician education and underserved populations.

Position Summary

The Family Medicine Residency Program Director provides strategic, educational, and administrative leadership for a community-based residency program training approximately 12 residents (4 per year). The Director oversees program operations, accreditation, curriculum development, faculty recruitment, and resident education while ensuring full compliance with ACGME requirements.

This position combines academic leadership with clinical practice and reports to senior medical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and administration of the Family Medicine Residency Program

• Ensure ongoing compliance with ACGME and RRC requirements, including reporting and accreditation activities

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate curriculum, policies, procedures, and program infrastructure

• Recruit, develop, supervise, and retain core faculty and teaching staff

• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, remediation, and participation in the NRMP Match

• Design and maintain inpatient and outpatient rotations, including hospital teaching services (OB experience may be required)

• Ensure resident education across ACGME core competencies

• Monitor resident duty hours, well-being, and compliance with state and federal regulations

• Maintain relationships with participating institutions, specialists, and educational partners

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and resident scholarly activity

• Maintain an active clinical practice (up to 0.5 FTE)

• Serve on committees, participate in peer review, and support organizational initiatives as needed

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency

• Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM or AOBFM) with active maintenance of certification

• Unrestricted California medical license (or eligibility)

• Active DEA and CPR certification

• Minimum 3 years of faculty and GME administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency Program

• Strong working knowledge of ACGME accreditation standards and residency administration

• Proficiency with EPIC EMR

• Demonstrated commitment to resident education and mentorship

• Experience with Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model preferred

• Working knowledge of medical Spanish strongly preferred

• Proven ability to lead in culturally and linguistically diverse environments

What This Opportunity Offers

• Confidential leadership transition into an established residency program

• Mission-driven work serving diverse and underserved communities

• Opportunity to shape curriculum, faculty development, and long-term program growth

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

• Supportive executive leadership and collaborative clinical environment

Confidential Search

This opportunity is being handled on a strictly confidential basis. All inquiries, applications, and referrals will be treated with discretion.

To learn more or refer a qualified colleague, please reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

Mayra@TheAlfaroGroup.com