Orthopedic Surgery Residency Program Director

Reporting to the Designated Institutional Officer (DIO), in collaboration with the Associate DIO (ADIO) and the Medical Director of the Orthopedic Service Line for Henry Ford Health, the Program Director (PD) of a Graduate Medical Education (GME) program is responsible for leading the program in accordance with its mission and ensuring the program is compliant with the specialty specific requirements outlined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and all Henry Ford Health Medical Education policies and procedures including responsibility, authority, and accountability for: administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; resident recruitment and selection, evaluation and promotion of trainees,  disciplinary action; supervision of trainees; and trainee education in the context of patient care.  It is expected that the Program Director will be engaged in clinical and administrative duties at the residency’s primary training site.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Proven administrative skills in a GME program.  Ability to ensure involvement and accountability in achieving specific outcomes from management, physicians and other staff. Ability to manage complex issues.  Excellent teaching skills.  Excellent communication skills.

Minimum Education:            

Graduate of ACGME-accredited or AOA-approved residency

Minimum Experience:          

Must meet requirements that are outlined by specific Residency Review Committee (RRC) requirements. At least three years' experience as an active faculty member in an accredited residency program with involvement in the administration and education of the program.

Certification/Licensure:       

Current certification in the specialty by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association.

Current valid State of Michigan License to practice medicine.

Since its opening in 1899, Henry Ford Macomb Hospital has been a committed leader in improving health in Macomb County and surrounding areas. The hospital’s specialty care includes nationally recognized heart care, Level II trauma services, a primary stroke center, comprehensive cancer care, inpatient rehabilitation and a birthing center. With the 2023 addition of a 225,000 square foot, five-story tower, nearly 80 percent of its 366 patient rooms are private.

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint area locations, Henry Ford now offers care in 550 locations, including 13 acute care hospitals, 3 behavioral health facilities (featuring 2 world-class addiction treatment centers), a state-of-the-art orthopedics and sports medicine facility, and multiple cancer care destinations, including the Brigitte Harris Cancer Pavilion in Detroit.

Our full continuum of services spans from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, complemented by a health insurance plan, home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, and eye care. Henry Ford Health is powered by 50,000 dedicated team members committed to delivering exceptional care and fostering innovation.

Based in Detroit, we're leading the Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment centered on reimagining our academic healthcare campus. Our mission extends beyond patient care to include cutting-edge research and education, with a focus on innovation, population health, and complex care.

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