Family Medicine Physician Opportunity Details

Associate Program Director, Family Medicine - Southwest Ohio - Dayton, OH, USA

Job Description

Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine (WSU BSOM) and Premier Health are seeking a physician that is an experienced educator to serve as the Associate Program Director (APD), Family Medicine to lead and support the Family Medicine program. This role requires an innovative leader with a passion for education, clinical excellence, and the development of future family practice physicians. The Associate Program Director serves as a key educational leader, clinician, and mentor, fostering excellence in teaching, clinical practice, and professional development. The successful candidate will work closely with the Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership and others to ensure the program’s success and alignment with Premier Health and WSU BSOM’s mission of providing exceptional patient care while advancing medical education.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead, develop, and assist the Program Director in the overall management and improvement of the residency program.
  • Ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform ongoing clinical activity in a manner reflecting the highest quality of care and professionalism.
  • Lead efforts to recruit high-quality resident candidates, participating in interviews and selection.
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive curriculum that fosters resident growth, competency, and readiness for board certification.
  • Mentor and support medical students, residents, and faculty, encouraging professional development and a collaborative learning environment.
  • Monitor resident performance, providing feedback and support to ensure achievement of competency milestones.
  • Foster a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and patient-centered care.
  • Serve as a liaison between the program, the medical community, and relevant stakeholders, both internal and external.
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive residency and fellowship education across specialties.
  • Participate in the continuous improvement and evaluation of the residency program.

In this role, you will be part of both Wright State University’s Boonshoft School of Medicine and Premier Health, one of the largest and most comprehensive healthcare systems in Southwest Ohio. This partnership creates a dynamic environment where patient care, clinical research, and medical education intersect. As a faculty physician, you will contribute to improving patient outcomes, advancing clinical innovation, and shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals. Premier Health’s expansive resources—including five inpatient hospital campuses, a broad network of urgent care centers, free-standing emergency departments, and specialized services—combined with the academic excellence of Wright State University, offer an unparalleled platform for growth and impact in both healthcare and medical education. Join us in advancing academic medicine and community health while shaping the future of medical education in Southwest Ohio.

Job Requirements

  • Education:  M.D. or D.O. degree with board certification in Family Medicine.
  • Experience:  Experience in medical education or administration, with proven leadership skills.
  • Licensure:  Active medical license.
  • ACGME Expertise:  Comprehensive knowledge of ACGME standards and graduate medical education regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in research and academic medicine.
  • Previous leadership roles within residency or fellowship programs, such as Associate Program Director, Chair of Clinical Competency Committee, Chair of Quality Improvement Committee.
  • Advanced training in family medicine obstetrics, vaginal deliveries, and cesarean sections.

Skills:

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including residents, faculty, and hospital administration.
  • Commitment to resident education and well-being.

About Miami Valley Hospital

Miami Valley Hospital is the largest health care provider in the Dayton area with 1,133 licensed beds. In the Dayton area:

  • Only Adult Level I Trauma Center
  • First High-Risk Maternity and Level III neonatal intensive care unit in the same facility
  • Only Adult Burn Center
  • CareFlight Air and Mobile ICU ambulance service
  • Award-winning neuroscience program including a Comprehensive Stroke Center, first-in-the nation surgical technology, Midwest's first brain mapping center, and Level 4 accredited Comprehensive Epilepsy Center of Dayton at Miami Valley Hospital
  • Area's largest center for comprehensive heart emergency care, including 24/7 Level II cardiac catheterization lab services for heart attack treatment. 

Miami Valley Hospital is a member of Premier Health, with two additional campuses at Miami Valley Hospital North in Englewood, and Miami Valley Hospital South in Centerville.

About Premier Health

Based in Dayton, Ohio , Premier Health provides

  • Services to patients throughout a  nine-county region
  • Operates three hospitals on five campuses ; Miami Valley Hospital, Miami Valley North Hospital, Miami Valley South Hospital, Atrium Medical Center and Upper Valley Medical Center
  • Offers large  primary and specialty care network  along with home health services
  • Second largest employer  in the region with over 13,000 employees and 1,500 physicians
  • One of the largest healthcare systems   in Southwest Ohio
  • First in Ohio, second in nation to achieve system-wide Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation

About the Community

The Sky’s the Limit in Dayton!

As the  birthplace of aviation  the sky is certainly the limit when it comes to the endless quality of life amenities that the  Dayton  area has to offer. Among the many reasons why the greater Dayton area is your destination are diverse neighborhoods, great school systems, superior healthcare and a host of leisure activities.

Dayton boasts culturally rich museums and visual art centers including The Dayton Art Institute, The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery, and the Schuster Performing Arts Center which hosts performances, exhibits, and events from first class world touring groups and popular community organizations such as the  Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra , the  Dayton Opera , and the  Dayton Ballet . Dayton is also home to the  United States Air Force Museum , the oldest and largest military and aviation museum in the country, featuring a fascinating collection of both modern and old-fashioned aerospace vehicles.

Known as the “Outdoor Adventure Capital of the Midwest”, Greater Dayton has the nation’s largest network of paved trails and Dayton’s Five Rivers MetroParks is one of the country’s best urban park systems with 16,000 acres of parkland offering a wide range of outdoor activities. The Dayton Dragons Minor League Baseball Team holds the record for the longest sellout streak in North American Professional Sports – selling out a record 1,441 consecutive home games over the past 22 years.

Contact Email: taspanel@premierhealth.com
Employer: Premier Health
Location: Dayton, OH, USA
Position Type: Physician (MD, DO, Resident)
Employment Type: Permanent
Specialty: Family Medicine
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