Internal Medicine Associate Residency Program Director

Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is seeking an outstanding, passionate, and patient-centric Associate Residency Program Director to support our Internal Medicine Residency Program at Creighton University East Valley Arizona (CUEVA).This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of internal medicine physicians and shape the future of healthcare.

• Work closely with our program director to coordinate curriculum development and evaluation, resident evaluation and remediation processes, residency recruitment, grant development, resident scholarly activities, and residency budget and policy development.
• Dedicated to administrative duties- at least 0.2 FTE time
• Clinical activities related to teaching and the practice of medicine with work schedule/call responsibilities dependent on the position- ambulatory/inpatient
• Foster a collaborative model of practice to promote the growth and success of the Dignity Health Medical Group, CUEVA, and CRMC/MGMC as a whole
• Exemplifies mission-appropriate excellence

What we offer:

• Full-Time, Employed position
• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package that includes an employer-funded pension plan as well as employer-matched 403b
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation allowance for applicable physicians
• CME benefits
• Excellent malpractice insurance
• Faculty appointment at Creighton University School of Medicine at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor based upon experience and prior academic rank
• Support and resources for scholarly activity and medical education skills in university academic environment
• On-site Behavioral Health Faculty available in addition to the Integrated Behavioral Health services with Collaborative Care Model available to all care sites in the department.
• Ambulatory RN presence and support in the clinic in addition to dedicated Medical Assistant to physicians while seeing patients

• Practicing Internal Medicine physician with an interest in academic medicine looking toward future leadership. (Will consider new fellowship grad or chief resident)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO)
• Completion of an ACGME accredited residency
• Active Board Certification in Internal Medicine by the ABIM
• Minimum of one year teaching experience in an ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship program
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated commitment to resident education and mentorship
• Knowledge of ACGME requirements and regulations
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Prior experience in Scholarly Activity/Quality Improvement

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Our residency program:

• Brand new academic ambulatory office is in Chandler, Arizona
• Acute inpatient care based at Chandler Regional Medical Center in Chandler, AZ and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona
• The residency is a fully accredited program in its third year, started in 2023
• 33 residents with potential for future expansion
• 120 faculty across all IM disciplines, throughout the East Valley of Phoenix metro and innovative curriculum.
• Residents have presented their work at national meetings and are the 2024 winner of the ACP Great Southwest Debate competition

The position will work with the residency based at Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center (MGMC) and its Dignity Health Medical Group-IM Chandler academic ambulatory office. CRMC is a 429 bed tertiary care center with 84 ICU beds, a level 1 trauma center including ECMO program. MGMC is a growing 198 bed community hospital. Both CRMC and MGMC were awarded a 2024 top hospital designation from the Leapfrog Group. MGMC was given a 5 star overall Medicare rating while CRMC received a 4 star Medicare rating. DHMG-IM Chandler is a 17 exam room, ultra-modern primary care facility that features a half-time social worker, 1:2 MA to physician/resident ratios, an onsite RN, and lab drawing station.

Dignity Health Medical Group:

Dignity Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the nation, is a growing organization with well-resourced, modern facilities and diverse practice opportunities. With more than 39 acute care hospitals in three states and 9,000 physicians, Dignity Health touches the lives of thousands of people and provides nearly $2 billion in charity care to the communities it serves.

Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group serving the Arizona Service Area. Covering over 45 practice sites, complementing clinical services with translational and bench research, our integrated medical group employs in excess of 250 healthcare providers throughout the valley. Dignity Health Medical Group is continuously expanding in order to meet the needs of the growing patient population in Arizona. With a unified vision of becoming an organization where physicians, care teams and staff come to do their best work--and patients come for the best care--Dignity Health Medical Group is searching for exceptional talent that is patient focused and team-oriented, who can become a part of our mission-driven organization.

Creighton School of Medicine:

For more than a decade, Creighton has had an academic presence in Phoenix, sending medical students to Dignity Health for clinical rotations. That relationship expanded in 2009 when the University and St. Joseph's formally established a Creighton campus for third and fourth year students.Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix now features a full four-year medical school campus in Phoenix which makes us the largest Catholic health professions educator in the nation. Creighton University East Valley Arizona is the GME Sponsoring Institution governed by Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix with Dignity Health East Valley hospitals as the primary participating sites featuring 5 residency programs currently and some other programs in the different stages of development.

Chandler Arizona:

Chandler Regional Medical Center (CRMC) is a full-service acute care hospital with 100+ intensive care beds located just outside of downtown Phoenix. The hospital has approximately 78,000 emergency department annual visits and is the busiest Level 1 trauma center in the state of Arizona, with over 5000 trauma activations annually. It is also a primary stroke center, high volume neurosurgery center, and provides high acuity cardiovascular and cardiac surgery services.

Chandler is a major center for technology and engineering jobs, home to companies like Intel, Microchip, and Northrop Grumman. The city boasts a thriving economy with a welcoming business environment and a stable economic future. The Chandler Unified School District is consistently ranked among the top in Arizona and offers a wide range of programs, including STEM and special education options. Residents have access to a variety of quality public and private schools, as well as charter schools.

Chandler offers a higher quality of living for the cost compared to neighboring cities like Scottsdale, with affordable luxury housing in master-planned communities. The city offers a diverse cultural experience with numerous festivals, events, live music, and a variety of restaurants and shopping options, including many for Asian and Indian cuisine.

Chandler has a strong focus on children and families, with community-focused initiatives and numerous family-friendly activities. The city is centrally located in the Phoenix metro area, providing easy access to major highways and the Sky Harbor International Airport for convenient commutes and travel.

Chandler features a variety of parks, trails, sports fields, and aquatic centers for residents to enjoy. Residents can experience Arizona's beautiful desert landscapes and enjoy outdoor activities like horseback riding and golf.

Chandler is a less than a 30 minute drive to all that Phoenix AZ has to offer including

• 187 city parks, 41,000 acres of desert preserves, and 200 miles of trails
• 3 major professional sports teams including the Arizona Diamondbacks (MLB), the Arizona Cardinals (NFL), the Phoenix Mercury (WNBA) and the Phoenix Suns (NBA)
• Host to MLB Spring Training Cactus League and the annual Fiesta Bowl
• Home of the “Phoenix Open” and 185 golf courses
• Host to 10 Fortune 500 company headquarters
• The “Best Mexican Food North of the Border”
• The world class Musical Instrument Museum, the Phoenix Art Museum, The Heard Museum of Native American Art and the Phoenix Science Center

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