Associate Program Director (APD) - Internal Medicine Residency Program - Brunswick

Southeast Georgia Health System Brunswick, GA 31520, US

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Throughout the many locations that make up the Southeast Georgia Health System network, there is a common thread that pulls everything together: A team of committed professionals like you. These individuals appreciate the value of every person who walks through our doors and are the key to our culture of Service Excellence.

Summary: Associate Program Director (APD) for the Internal Medicine Residency Program will play a key leadership role in advancing the program’s academic, clinical, and scholarly missions in alignment with ACGME requirements and institutional goals. This position focuses heavily on resident research development, scholarly productivity, clinical informatics integration, and faculty mentorship, supporting a culture of innovation, data-driven improvement, and lifelong learning

All team members of Southeast Georgia Health System will promote service excellence by developing and maintaining positive relationships with customers, other team members, and the medical staff and will ensure the highest quality of care by performing their responsibilities according to the highest professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the program’s resident research and scholarly activity initiatives, ensuring compliance with ACGME requirements.
Mentor residents and faculty in research design, data analysis, manuscript development, and conference presentations.
Oversee Quality Improvement (QI) and Patient Safety projects, ensuring publication- or presentation-quality deliverables.
Develop, implement, and evaluate curricula in research methods, biomedical informatics, and scholarly writing.
Serve as a faculty advisor for institutional research committees and liaise with IRB and medical education offices.
Participate in the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), and other academic subcommittees.
Precept residents and students in ambulatory, inpatient, or combined settings, emphasizing evidence-based medicine and data analytics.
Collaborate with institutional partners to advance digital health education and simulation-based teaching.
Support the Program Director in strategic planning and continuous improvement of the residency program.
Develop and deliver faculty development sessions focused on mentorship and scholarly productivity.
Contribute to annual ACGME reporting, self-study, and scholarly outcomes documentation.

Qualifications

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) with board certification in Internal Medicine (ABIM required). Advanced degree or certification in Biomedical Informatics, Education, or Public Health is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of post-residency academic experience, including formal teaching and mentorship of residents or fellows. Experience in curriculum development, clinical informatics, or quality improvement program design. Demonstrated track record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, or funded research.

Preferred Experience: Prior service as Program Director, Associate Program Director, or Chair of Research/QI Committee. Two (2) to three (3) years of experience as Core Faculty in an ACGME-accredited residency program. Recognized involvement in national professional societies (ACGME, ACP, AMIA, HIMSS, or APDIM).

Licensure: Active or eligible for medical licensure in the State of Georgia.

Competencies: Proven ability to guide and publish scholarly work with residents and faculty. Strong background in data analytics, informatics, and educational technology. Experience with multisite collaborations, grant writing, and interprofessional education. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion, and academic mentorship.

Why Choose Southeast Georgia Health System?

We are mission-focused to provide safe, quality, accessible, and cost-effective care to meet the health needs of the people and communities it serves.
Our workplace is as pleasant and rewarding as the setting we enjoy outside of work -- imagine stepping out of your workspace and into a world of scenic beauty, outdoor recreational activities, mild winters, natural beaches, fine dining, and a full array of cultural and colonial historic attractions.
The chance to work within a culture that is collegial yet professional, has exceptional career-advancement potential, and work/life balance that is practically unparalleled.
Our facility will allow you to use, sharpen, and add to your skills without having to commute to a large city environment.
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes generous Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.
The ability to be a part of the prestigious Coastal Community Health, a regional affiliation between Baptist Health and Southeast Georgia Health System. This collaboration forms a highly integrated hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities.

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