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Associate Program Director Internal Medicine Residency

Employer
Lee Health
Location
Fort Myers, Florida
Posted Date
Sep 28, 2024
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JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Program Director (APD) of the Internal Medicine Residency Program (Program) will assist the Program Director in the administrative and clinical oversight of the Program including maintaining compliance with the Accreditation Council for Graduation Medical Education (ACGME) Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Internal Medicine. The APD is directly responsible to the Program Director and must participate in academic societies and in educational programs designed to enhance the APDs educational and administrative skills.

Education Requirements:

M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) Required or

D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) Required

Experience Requirements:

2 years of successful academic experience in graduate medical education

State of Florida Licensure Requirements:

Current active and unrestricted license to practice medicine or osteopathic medicine, as applicable, in the State of Florida

Certifications/Registration Requirements:

Current certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM) in either internal medicine or a subspecialty.

JOB DUTIES:

The APD will perform all duties required of an APD as set forth in the ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Internal Medicine including the following:

Assist the Program Director with the following: Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education at all sites that participate in the Program

Evaluate Program faculty

Approve the continued participation of Program faculty based on evaluation

Prepare and submit all information required and requested by the ACGME in a timely manner, this includes but not limited to, Program application forms and supplements, and annual Program updates

Notify the Executive Director of the Review Committee when there is any change in the accreditation status for the sponsoring Program

Ensure compliance with grievances and due process procedures as set forth in the institutional requirements and implemented by the sponsoring institution

Provide verification of residency education for all residents, including those who leave the Program before completion

Monitor and ensure compliance with the residents duty hours and work environment

Adjust schedules as necessary to mitigate excessive service demands and fatigue

Monitor the need for and ensure the provision of backup support when patient census exceeds the ability to provide coverage

Comply with the sponsoring institutions written policies and procedures for the selection, evaluation, and promotion of residents, in addition to disciplinary actions

Be familiar and comply with ACGME and IM-Review Committee policies and procedures as outlined in the ACGME manual

Maintain permanent records on each resident including appointment to the Program, individual curriculum, including electives and requested rotations.

Provide the performance evaluation of residents twice a year.

Provide residents with all documents pertaining to the training program.

Oversee the coordination of all schedules including lectures and educational sessions and provide a method to document residents attendance.

Company

Lee Health is a system of four adult care hospitals in addition to Golisano Children's Hospital, the Rehabilitation Hospital and specialty locations such as Lee Health Coconut Point. Our experts also help our community at the Lee Health Heart and Cancer Institutes; through Home Health, Skilled Nursing and Behavioral Health; at more 90 practice locations, urgent care center and facilities dedicated to the underserved.
Lee Health is changing the face of healthcare. At the heart of our award-winning health system is our nearly 16,000 dedicated employees. We believe in excellence, education, safely, compassion, empathy and respect. We support our staff and that extends to the families we serve.

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