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Lead and inspire as a Family Medicine Residency Program Director at our UF Health – Main practice

Are you an experienced and passionate Family Medicine physician ready to lead and shape the future of graduate medical education? The University of Florida’s Department of Community Health and Family Medicine (CHFM) is seeking a dedicated Family Medicine Residency Program Director to provide visionary leadership for our residency program while delivering high-quality patient care at our UF Health – Family Medicine Main practice in Gainesville, FL.

Why Join Us?

At CHFM, you will be part of a collaborative, team-based environment that values mentorship, innovation, and excellence in education. This is an exciting opportunity to impact the next generation of Family Medicine physicians while serving a diverse and underserved patient population.

Your Role as Program Director:

• Provide leadership and oversight to ensure the Family Medicine Residency Program continues to meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) standards.
• Lead and manage a dynamic 3-year residency program, overseeing the development, education, and professional growth of up to 30 residents.
• Foster an environment of academic excellence, professional development, and mentorship for residents and faculty.
• Oversee curriculum development, resident recruitment, and program evaluation.
• Promote and engage in clinical research, quality improvement initiatives, and scholarly activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with academic and clinical partners.
• Participate in budgeting and resource allocation to enhance program sustainability and growth.
• Ensure compliance with ACGME and Review Committee for Family Medicine (RC-FM) accreditation requirements as well as ABFM requirements.
• Actively engage in state and national organizations focused on family medicine educators.

Your Role as a Clinician:

• Provide direct, high-quality patient care in Family Medicine.
• Educate and mentor residents and medical students in clinical settings, ensuring exceptional training in comprehensive primary care.
• Assess patient needs, coordinate referrals, and deliver evidence-based treatments.
• Lead by example in professionalism, ethics, and patient-centered care.

If you are a dedicated physician-leader looking to make a lasting impact on graduate medical education and patient care, we want you on our team!

Join us at our UF Health – Main practice and be part of shaping the future of Family Medicine.

About the University of Florida:

Join America’s Number 1 public university, as ranked by the Wall Street Journal in 2024!

The University of Florida (UF) has been at the heart of Gainesville since 1906, with a vibrant community of 55,000 students. Home to 16 colleges, a leading academic health center, and a top-ranked online undergraduate program, UF offers endless opportunities for growth and collaboration. UF is also proud of its strong land-grant mission, featuring one of the country’s most comprehensive agriculture and natural resources programs.

On our stunning 2,000-acre campus, you’ll find a blend of historic red-brick charm, cutting-edge facilities, and preserved natural areas. This dynamic environment connects seamlessly to thriving innovation, commercial, and residential districts, making Gainesville a great place to live and work. Plus, with 21 NCAA Division I varsity teams, there’s no shortage of excitement. (Go Gators!)

As the only Florida member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, UF plays a leadership role in research and innovation. With a $5 billion annual budget and over 140 mission-driven units statewide, we’re shaping the future.

UF’s commitment to excellence is backed by strong state support, including substantial investments to expand our world-class faculty. Be part of a university that’s always evolving and driving change, with a focus on leadership in healthcare, education, and beyond. https://med.ufl.edu/.

Enjoy competitive, comprehensive benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth.  

The University of Florida provides broad and comprehensive benefits programs. For more information on the Faculty Benefits please click here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

Make UF and Gainesville your new home- where opportunity, innovation, and quality of life come together!

About Gainesville, Florida:

Discover the perfect balance of professional opportunity and lifestyle in Gainesville, Florida! (http://cityofgainesville.org)

Home to the University of Florida, ranked among the nation’s top public universities, Gainesville is a dynamic city that offers access to cutting-edge medical research, a robust healthcare system, and a thriving academic community. With a low cost of living, no state income tax, and mild winters, Gainesville provides an exceptional quality of life for individuals and families.

Gainesville has it all. With over 30 miles of bike trails, nearby freshwater springs, and an abundance of water sports and outdoor activities, the city caters to nature lovers. Plus, you can cheer on the Gators in exciting Division I sports, immersing yourself in the community spirit. For golf enthusiasts, a beautiful 72-par championship golf course awaits.

For those who crave beach days, Gainesville offers easy access to both coasts, with pristine beaches just a short drive away. You can also enjoy nearby world-class theme parks and outdoor adventures, making Gainesville an ideal spot for families.

Gainesville combines the charm of a historic city with modern amenities, including a regional transit system, excellent schools, and a lively downtown area featuring vibrant local culture, farmers' markets, and a growing craft brewery scene. With all these opportunities, Gainesville provides the perfect environment to build your career while enjoying a balanced and active lifestyle. Join us in Gainesville, where innovation, community, and work-life balance come together!

For more information, check out: The Guide to Greater Gainesville and Explore Gainesville in 60 seconds

Salary commensurate with education, academic rank, and clinical productivity

Benefits:

• Low-Cost Health Insurance: UF participates in state and university-sponsored benefits programs for individuals, families, and domestic partners. 
• Retirement Options: UF offers attractive retirement options to secure your future, through the Florida Retirement System.
• Leave: UF employees have access to a generous paid leave plan (approximately 22 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually, plus 4 additional days during the holidays!), a sick leave pool, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid medical leave, and leave payouts.
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities: Access to training programs, leadership development, LinkedIn Learning, and more!
• Tuition Assistance: through the UF Employee Education Program
• GatorPerks: discount significant savings for various businesses and retailers
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer: As a state organization, you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. See https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more information

More information on benefits here: https://benefits.hr.ufl.edu/

Additional Benefits for Faculty:

• Professional Liability: covered at no cost to members through Florida’s Self-Insurance Program
• Professional Development and Continuing Medical Education (CME) allotted each fiscal year
• Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association (NICA) paid or reimbursed
• D.E.A. license fee exemption available 
• Florida Medical License renewals paid for active faculty

An M.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent), board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine, and a current Florida medical license (or eligibility) are required. Experience with Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) systems is also essential.

• Strong background in teaching, administration, and leadership within medical education.
• Clinical expertise
• Strong character, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong written communications skills
• Superior leadership qualities enhanced by superb judgment, problem-solving and cognitive skills are desired.

The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to receive applications until the position is filled.

All applications must be submitted at: https://jobs.ufl.edu/

Complete applications must include the following files in PDF format: (1) cover letter (letter of interest); (2) a curriculum vitae; The cover letter should be addressed to: Dr. David Feller, Search Committee Chair.

After applying, please request three signed letters of recommendation from your professional colleagues. Letters of recommendation should be addressed to: Dr. David Feller, Search Committee Chair. The signed letters should be sent by email to CHFM HR at careers@chfm.ufl.edu

Inquiries and nominations can be sent to Leslie Nobles at leslienobles@ufl.edu.

The final candidate must provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Degrees earned from an educational institution outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).