Neurology Residency Program Director

Job ID: EB-1890898813
Job Title: Neurology Residency Program Director
Location: Salisbury, MD

ACGME Neurology Residency Program Director
TidalHealth – Located on the Delmarva Peninsula

TidalHealth is a leading healthcare provider on Maryland’s Scenic Eastern Shore, dedicated to offering comprehensive care to our community with cutting-edge technology and a compassionate approach. As we expand our Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs, we are excited to announce the launch of our ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency Program, sponsored by TidalHealth. We are seeking a visionary physician leader (MD, DO) to serve as our Neurology Residency Program Director in partnership with local physician practices and hospital clinical services. This is a unique opportunity to build and shape an innovative residency program from the ground-up, ensuring the next generation of neurology physicians are well-equipped to serve diverse patient populations with excellence.

As the Neurology Residency Program Director, you will have the opportunity to lead and develop our brand-new residency program in Salisbury, MD. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in graduate medical education, a passion for teaching, and a commitment to advancing the field of Neurology. You will oversee the design, implementation, and management of the program, ensuring compliance with ACGME accreditation standards and fostering an environment that promotes learning, research, and clinical excellence. This position offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance, excellent benefits package including malpractice, health insurance, CME coverage & Onsite Daycare!

Responsibilities:

• Designs, organizes, plans the program structure, and directs the brand-new Neurology Residency Program at TidalHealth.
• Maintains current knowledge of and compliance with ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements.
• Participates in Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC), subcommittees and task forces (including program representation at all GMEC meetings), and internal review panels as requested.
• Curriculum development and oversees education and clinical care in all program-related patient care areas, as well as the organization of rotations, and other educational activities at all clinical sites that participate in the program.
• Maintains active clinical practice in Neurology.
• Recruits, interviews, and selects the Neurology Residents.
• Submits reports on program, faculty, and resident performance to the GMEC as requested by the Chair of the GMEC.
• Updates annually both program and resident records through the ACGME’s Accreditation Data System.
• Ensures the implementation of fair policies, grievance procedures, and due process, as established by the GMEC, and in compliance with the ACGME Institutional Requirements.
• Prepares an accurate statistical and narrative description of the program as requested by the Review Committee of the ACGME.
• Prepares for and participates in the on-site program reviews.

Position Requirements:

• Medical Physician (MD or DO degree).
• Clinically practicing physician with current board certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry (AOBNP).
• Licensed to practice medicine in the State of Maryland.
• Eligible for unrestricted Medical Staff Privileges at TidalHealth.

Experience:

• At least three (3) years of documented educational and/or administrative experience.
• A history of ongoing academic achievements in Neurology (scholarly activity), including publications, the development of educational programs, or the conduct of research, consistent with ACGME guidelines.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirements for enduring accreditation as an ACGME-accredited program in Neurology.
• Ability to administer, plan, direct, coordinate and supervise a residency training program.
• Knowledge of medical education policies and procedures preferred.
• Special expertise in any of the disciplines related to neurology preferred:
  • behavioral neurology
  • clinical neurophysiology
  • epilepsy
  • headache
  • movement disorders
  • neurocritical care
  • neurogenetics
  • neuroimaging
  • neuroimmunology
  • neurology of aging
  • neuromuscular medicine
  • neuro-oncology 
  • neurotology
  • neuro-ophthalmology
  • neuropathology
  • vascular neurology.

Skills:

• A skilled clinician who prioritizes patient-centered care.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The understanding and ability to teach as measured by the success of the residents that they have trained.
• Demonstration of professional behaviors that allow the Program Director to serve as a role model.
• Demonstrate values and behaviors consistent with TidalHealth’s values and behavior standards.

Why Join TidalHealth?

TidalHealth provides an extraordinary work/life balance. This physician-led, professionally managed, multispecialty group practice is a place that promotes low stress and resilience, and where providers enjoy a familial sense of collegiality. With 2 flagship hospitals, over 40 ambulatory locations, and over 300 providers, we are growing to serve the needs of our community.

• Opportunity to build a transformative Neurology Residency program from its inception.
• Onsite BRAND-NEW Simulation Center and state-of-the-art robotic technology in both hospitals.
• Work in a supportive, dynamic, and collaborative environment.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and a broad patient base on Maryland’s scenic Eastern Shore.
• A 40-minute drive to one of USA’s top 25 beaches – Maryland’s Atlantic Ocean Resort, Ocean City, Maryland – A Best Place to Live & Work!

Application Instructions:

To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, CVs and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to c/o: Elaine Auerbach, MBA, MPH, at eauerbach@kbic.com and/or academicmedicine@kbic.com

Applicants can directly apply online by clicking the “Apply Now” button below.

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