Physician - Associate Program Director IM-PM & PM Residency
Griffin Health Services*Hospitalist work required.
Griffin Hospital is a 160-bed acute care community hospital serving more than 160,000 residents of the Lower Naugatuck Valley Region. Griffin Hospital also serves as the flagship hospital for Planetree, an international leader in patient-centered care and has received national recognition for creating a facility and approach to patient care that is responsive to the needs of patients. Many healthcare facilities around the world send visitors to Griffin Hospital and incorporate its concepts into their healthcare models.
Joining the Griffin family means you are part of a remarkable team seeking innovative and effective solutions to challenges, providing unparalleled compassion and empathy, and setting the standard for safety and exceptional patient care.
Griffin is recognized for having industry-leading patient satisfaction ratings and has received numerous quality and clinical excellence awards. It is the only hospital to be named on FORTUNE Magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list for 10 consecutive years, has been named a “World’s Best Hospital” by Newsweek for 5 consecutive years, named by the LOWN institute as the most socially responsible hospital in the state of Connecticut, and received a Five Star safety rating in 2023 from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Academic internist with potential leadership roles in internal medicine-preventive medicine residency program
Griffin Hospital – Derby, Connecticut
Position Overview
Griffin Hospital’s Department of Preventive Medicine is seeking an outstanding physician to serve as Faculty Physician for our 4âyear Combined Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine (IM/PM) Residency Program and our 2âyear Advanced Preventive Medicine Residency Program. These programs are affiliated with Yale University School of Medicine and academically partnered with the Yale School of Public Health for the public health training year. Together, the programs train twelve IM/PM residents and two PM residents, cultivating physicians who excel in both individual patient care and population health across generalist and subspecialty settings.
The faculty physician will play a pivotal role in fostering an exceptional learning environment and contributing to the continued growth and success of our dual-accredited training programs.
An initial career as an academic physician can open doors to leadership roles in residency education, where shaping the next generation of physicians becomes a highly fulfilling career trajectory.
Key Responsibilities
Educational Leadership
- Assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating the residency curricula in accordance with ACGME standards.
- Provide direct teaching and supervision in clinical, didactic, and educational settings.
- Lead or coâlead conferences, didactics, journal clubs, and board review sessions.
- Support the development of residents’ clinical competence, professionalism, and scholarly work.
Resident Support & Evaluation
- Participate in resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding.
- Mentor and advise residents on academic progress, career development, and wellâbeing.
- Conduct evaluations and serve on the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC).
- Assist with remediation and performance improvement plans as needed.
Program Administration & Accreditation
- Support the Program Director in ensuring compliance with ACGME Institutional, Common, and Program Requirements.
- Assist with program accreditation reviews, self-studies, and annual program evaluations.
- Participate in Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) activities.
- Ensure adherence to institutional, departmental, and regulatory policies.
Faculty & Institutional Collaboration
- Work with faculty to enhance teaching quality and resident assessment.
- Contribute to faculty development initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison between residents, faculty, and hospital leadership.
Clinical & Scholarly Activities
- Maintain an active clinical practice in Internal Medicine (inpatient hospitalist or outpatient).
- Engage in scholarly activities such as research, quality improvement, or educational innovation.
- Support resident scholarly projects and QI initiatives.
Position Structure
This is a fullâtime faculty position, with approximately:
- 50% dedicated to education and program administration, and
- 50% dedicated to clinical practice (hospitalist or outpatient options available).
The selected candidate will be eligible for academic appointment at the Yale School of Medicine and Frank H. Netter School of Medicine, commensurate with qualifications.
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
- Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine or General Preventive Medicine.
- Eligible for or holding a Connecticut medical license, DEA registration, and Controlled Substance Certificate.
- Demonstrated clinical education and leadership experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Board certified/eligible in both Internal Medicine and General Preventive Medicine.
- Prior experience in graduate medical education (e.g., teaching faculty, resident education).
- Familiarity with ACGME accreditation and GME regulatory requirements.
- Involvement in scholarly activity (education, research, or quality improvement).
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with additional incentive compensation tied to productivity and quality metrics.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental (with orthodontia), vision, 401(k) with employer match, and CME allowance.
- Generous paid time off: vacation, holidays, sick time, and CME leave.
- Hâ1B Cap Exempt, Jâ1 waiver possible, and Green Card sponsorship available.
About Us
Griffin Faculty Physicians is a nonprofit, hospitalâowned multispecialty group that provides clinical care and faculty support for the Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine Residency Programs at Griffin Hospital. Griffin Faculty Physicians is an Hâ1B Cap Exempt organization; candidates requiring a Jâ1 waiver are welcome to apply and do not need to use the Conradâ30 pathway.
Griffin Hospital is internationally recognized for its commitment to patientâcentered care and its longstanding leadership in the Planetree Model of person-centered healthcare.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV:
Email: docs@griffinhealth.org
Fax: 203â732â1332
Phone: 203â732â1330
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