Adventist Health Bakersfield is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as Program Director for our Family Medicine Residency Program . This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of primary care by mentoring the next generation of family physicians, guiding a mission-driven team, and advancing academic excellence in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Position Highlights
- Community-based ACGME-accredited program
- Maintain clinical practice while leading the residency
- Mission- and values driven healthcare system
- Supportive and collaborative team of diverse, family-oriented faculty
Major Responsibilities
- Champion the mission and goals of the residency program and sponsoring institution.
- Ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Family Medicine Program Requirements, maintaining full accreditation status.
- Develop and maintain a high-quality curriculum aligned with ACGME standards, State of California guidelines, and board certification expectations, including achievement of an >80% board pass rate and above-average in-training exam scores.
- Provide mentorship and oversight to teaching faculty, including annual performance evaluations and professional development opportunities in evidence-based teaching and evaluation methods.
- Recruit, retain, and mentor a diverse, high-performing group of residents who embody excellence in whole-person care, scholarship, professionalism, and leadership.
- Promote a safe and inclusive learning environment where residents can provide feedback and raise concerns confidentially and without retaliation.
- Oversee the residency budget and ensure resources meet ACGME and institutional requirements, while demonstrating financial stewardship.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community-based and academic teaching institutions to enhance curriculum, faculty development, and resident education.
- Serve as an institutional leader and advocate for graduate medical education within Adventist Health Bakersfield and the broader community.
Benefits
$344,800.00 - $413,800.00
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Starting bonus
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Top rated malpractice insurance coverage.
- Relocation reimbursement
Qualifications
- Must hold or be eligible for an unrestricted California medical license.
- Board certified in Family Medicine .
- Graduate of an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program.
- Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in family medicine.
- At least 2 years as a core faculty member in an ACGME accredited family medicine residency program.
- Current medical licensure and appropriate medical staff appointment.
- Ongoing clinical activity.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of clinical and administrative experience in graduate medical education, preferably as Program Director, Associate Program Director, Site Director, or Core Faculty.
- Demonstrated commitment to resident education, clinical excellence, and fostering an inclusive academic environment.
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