Internal Medicine Residency Program Director opening in IndianaFull timeSouth Bend, INA growing health system in Elkhart, Indiana is seeking a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician to serve as the inaugural Program Director for a new Internal Medicine Residency Program. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced physician educator to build a 10-10-10 community-based residency program from the ground up, establishing its curriculum, culture, faculty, and educational strategy. The position offers approximately 80% protected administrative and educational time with 20% clinical practice, allowing the Program Director to focus heavily on developing a premier graduate medical education program.Position Highlights Serve as the founding Program Director of a new Internal Medicine Residency. Build and launch a 10-resident-per-year, 30-resident program. Lead the program through initial ACGME accreditation and ongoing compliance. Approximately 80% protected administrative/educational time and 20% clinical practice. Significant autonomy to develop the program's vision, curriculum, culture, and educational framework. Establish inpatient and outpatient clinical rotations and training experiences. Recruit and develop Core Faculty and other physician educators. Lead resident recruitment, selection, onboarding, mentorship, and professional development. Strong institutional commitment and dedicated administrative and educational support. Opportunity to make a long-term impact on physician training and workforce development throughout Northern Indiana.Program Development & Leadership Lead all aspects of development and accreditation for the new Internal Medicine Residency. Develop program policies, educational objectives, competency-based curricula, and evaluation systems. Ensure compliance with ACGME, ABIM, institutional, and regulatory requirements. Establish the program's educational philosophy and culture. Prepare for accreditation reviews and site visits. Participate in institutional GME committees and strategic planning. Develop systems for continuous program evaluation and improvement. Help establish clinical training sites and relationships throughout the health system.Educational Responsibilities Design and implement a comprehensive Internal Medicine curriculum. Develop high-quality inpatient and ambulatory educational experiences. Promote evidence-based medicine, clinical excellence, professionalism, and lifelong learning. Create resident mentorship, coaching, career-development, and wellness programs. Support and encourage resident and faculty scholarly activity and research. Establish competency-based assessment and feedback systems. Foster an educational environment centered on teamwork, accountability, inclusion, and patient-centered care.Faculty & Resident Development Recruit, mentor, and retain high-quality teaching faculty. Develop faculty education programs focused on teaching, feedback, assessment, and mentorship. Lead resident recruitment and selection. Establish a supportive resident culture emphasizing clinical excellence and professional development. Promote resident leadership within the hospital, health system, and surrounding community. Collaborate with specialists, hospital leadership, ambulatory practices, and other clinical departments to create strong educational experiences.Qualifications MD or DO from an accredited medical school. Board Certification in Internal Medicine through the ABIM. Minimum of 3 years of educational and/or administrative experience within an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. Eligible for unrestricted Indiana medical licensure. Demonstrated excellence in clinical medicine, teaching, mentorship, and physician leadership. Strong knowledge of ACGME accreditation requirements and competency-based medical education. Experience with curriculum development, faculty development, and residency administration preferred. Previous experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, Core Faculty member, or Clerkship Director strongly preferred.Hospital & Health System Highlights Practice within one of the largest integrated healthcare networks in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. More than 1,260 physicians across 35+ specialties. Primary teaching environment includes a 254-bed Level III Trauma Center. Primary Stroke Center with comprehensive medical and surgical specialty support. Advanced surgical capabilities including hybrid operating suites and robotic surgery. Established and expanding Graduate Medical Education infrastructure. Significant organizational investment in clinical services, facilities, technology, and physician education. Collaborative relationships with regional medical schools and established residency and fellowship programs.Academic & Professional Growth Opportunity to establish a lasting academic legacy as the program's founding Program Director. Shape the residency's identity and educational philosophy from inception. Develop future physician leaders and educators. Opportunities for scholarly activity, research, publications, and presentations. Collaborate with existing GME programs and academic partners. Potential for continued advancement into broader Graduate Medical Education and physician leadership roles.Community Highlights Located in Elkhart, Indiana, within the growing Northern Indiana/Southwest Michigan region. Affordable cost of living and attractive housing options. Family-friendly communities with convenient commutes. Easy access to nearby South Bend, Mishawaka, and Granger. Strong university and academic presence throughout the region. Access to Lake Michigan, parks, trails, boating, and year-round recreation. Convenient proximity to Chicago while maintaining the affordability and accessibility of a midsized Midwest community. Excellent opportunity for a physician educator seeking to combine academic leadership, clinical medicine, and long-term program building.
