About this opportunity
SSM Health lists this Residency Program Director - Physician - MD/DO - Internal Medicine opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital has been training physicians to practice with skill, compassion, and integrity since its inception in 1964. Rooted in SSM Health's mission to reveal the healing presence of God through exceptional health care, the program has earned a lasting reputation for graduating internists who serve their patients and communities with excellence.
Position Summary
The Program Director provides overall leadership for the residency – its educational quality, accreditation standing, and reputation – and integrates the program with the department's clinical and academic mission. The role carries no less than 50% protected time (0.5 FTE) for program administration and education, consistent with ACGME requirements, with the balance dedicated to clinical practice and teaching. The position includes an academic faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the organization, direction, and continuous improvement of the residency across all participating sites
Direct curriculum design and implementation to meet ACGME and ABIM standards
Oversee resident recruitment, evaluation, promotion, and graduation, including the Clinical Competency Committee
Recruit, develop, and lead a high‑quality teaching faculty
Ensure a learning environment that balances education and clinical service and supports resident well‑being
Maintain the program's accreditation, including accurate reporting and ADS submissions, in partnership with the GME office
Foster scholarship and a culture of inquiry among residents and faculty
Qualifications
MD, DO, or equivalent; board certification in Internal Medicine, with maintenance of ABIM certification
Eligibility for an unrestricted Missouri medical license
Qualifications meeting ACGME program director eligibility, including the requisite educational and administrative experience
Eligibility for academic faculty appointment
Preferred
Prior GME leadership experience (e.g., associate program director, core faculty, or clerkship director)
A record of teaching excellence and scholarly activity
Demonstrated success in building faculty and improving program outcomes
Why Join Us
An established, accredited program with a new academic departmental home and the investment that signals
Protected time and departmental support to lead effectively
A collaborative culture across a respected health system and university partnership
Louis: a major academic medical community with a low cost of living and high quality of life
SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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