Physician Internal Medicine - Competitive Salary

Job DescriptionInternal Medicine Residency Program Director opening in Indiana- Full time- South 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**.