Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Job ID: 67
Job Title: Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
Location: Nashua, NH

Internal Medicine Residency Program Director
St. Joseph Hospital Graduate Medical Education
Nashua, New Hampshire

St. Joseph Hospital has a long-standing history of developing clinical education programs in support of the greater New Hampshire region. St. Joseph Hospital, a proud member of Covenant Health, was founded in 1908 and is recognized as New England’s largest non-profit post-acute care provider. With more than a century of service to the greater Nashua communities, our organization includes a 208-bed acute care hospital and numerous outpatient clinics.

We are a supportive, physician-led organization with extensive resources and are seeking a dynamic and visionary, board-certified Internal Medicine physician educator to contribute to the development of the inaugural Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, New Hampshire.

The Internal Medicine Residency Program Director provides comprehensive leadership, oversight, and administration for an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program (21 residents). This leadership position combines clinical excellence with educational innovation to develop the next generation of internists in a dynamic, collaborative environment. The Program Director will support and amplify our longstanding commitment to Graduate Medical Education (GME) by positioning the Internal Medicine Residency as a premier training program in New Hampshire and beyond. St. Joseph Hospital continues to build and train in the highly competitive New England region, with the goal of retaining providers, expanding access to quality care in rural areas and establishing St. Joseph as a major teaching hospital.

Life in New Hampshire

Ranked the #1 “Best Place to Live in America” by Money Magazine: New Hampshire’s “Gate City,” Nashua, is home to over 85,000 residents making it the second largest city in New Hampshire. Historically, once a part of the state of Massachusetts, this vibrant community is situated along the Merrimack and Nashua Rivers (a national monument) and is just 45 minutes away from Boston and 30 minutes from New Hampshire’s seacoast and beaches, and an hour from the region’s glorious lakes and mountains. Cities, lakes, mountains, and beaches all within an hour radius, making Nashua the perfect place to call home.

• Nashua is known for its Tax-free options, excellent schools, high quality of life, rich history, safety, and affordability.
• Great Quality of Life: Beautiful parks, outdoor activities, and a welcoming community.
• Proximity to Boston: Just a short drive to one of the nation’s most vibrant cities.
• Vibrant Community: A blend of urban conveniences and suburban tranquility.

Job Requirements

Education & Certification

• Medical degree from an LCME or AOA COCA-accredited institution
• Current board certification in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM)
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Faculty appointment at affiliated medical school available, commensurate with experience

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Minimum 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience following residency completion
• Ongoing clinical practice requirement in Internal Medicine throughout tenure
• Previous experience in curriculum development, resident mentoring, and quality improvement preferred

Time Commitment & Administrative Support

Dedicated Effort

• Minimum 50% FTE dedication (at least 20 hours per week) to administrative and educational activities
• Maximum 50% clinical role balance including supervision of resident continuity clinics
• Available and accessible to residents at primary teaching site(s)

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Support for coordinator certification (C-TAGME)

Growth Opportunities

• Lead role in establishing new GME programs at St. Joseph Hospital
• Potential expansion to additional residency/fellowship programs
• Opportunity to shape institutional GME culture and policies
• Professional development through coordinator networks and conferences

Success Metrics

• Successful ACGME accreditation of all three programs: Internal Medicine residency (21 residents), Cardiovascular Disease fellowship (6 fellows), and Interventional Cardiology fellowship (2 fellows)
• 100% compliance with reporting deadlines
• Full match results for all programs
• Positive stakeholder feedback
• Efficient program operations within budget

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Confidential inquiries, nominations and applications (CV and Letter of Interest) and can be directed to St. Joseph’s executive search partner Elaine Auerbach, MBA, MPH, at Kaye/Bassman International via email at eauerbach@kbic.com/academicmedicine@kbic.com

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