Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery - Program Director - Ann Arbor, MI

As a physician-led organization, IHA combines the autonomy and close-knit culture of a private practice with the stability and resources of a prestigious national healthcare system.

We’re seeking a passionate and driven surgeon to join our Colon & Rectal Surgery division as a Fellowship Program Director. 

OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS:

• The Program Director must possess the required specialty expertise, as well as documented educational and administrative abilities, to carry out the responsibilities of the role, and to achieve the goals and objectives of the program.
• Be educationally and attitudinally suited to conduct the training program.
• Graduate of an ACGME or AOA-approved residency
• Certification in the appropriate specialty by the American Board of Surgery or by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery.
• Must include specialty expertise and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience (or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME Review Committee), must include ongoing clinical activity, and must include a minimum of one year of documented teaching experience for an ACGME-accredited Colon and Rectal program (preferably as a core faculty member, or qualifications that are acceptable to the ACGME Review Committee).
• Meet the appropriate annual CME requirements to maintain certification.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

IHA and Trinity Health Ann Arbor have an excellent opportunity for a Colon and Rectal surgeon to serve as Program Director for the Colon and Rectal Fellowship Program located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

The Program Director is responsible for the leadership, organization, operation, and the general administration of the Fellowship Program. This opportunity offers flexible clinical options; administrative time of 0.2 FTE (Program Director Admin) and up to 0.8 FTE is flexible for personalized clinical activity.

Teaching Faculty provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of fellows as required to meet the educational objectives of the program and to assure supervised participation of fellows in clinical care at a level appropriate to their training and experience. The faculty members are selected by the program director from among the medical staff based on qualifications, commitment, and desire to function as a teacher and clinical supervisor. Faculty must be qualified by training and experience to perform this role and be proficient in their areas of practice.

Specific Program Director responsibilities include:

• Oversee and organize the activities of the Fellowship Program at all clinical sites that participate in the program. This includes selecting and supervising the faculty and other program personnel. For each outside participating institution or clinical site, the program director will appoint a local site director and monitor fellow supervision.
• Recruit and select the Fellows, in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the Graduate Medical Education Committee and the ACGME.
• Prepare an accurate statistical and narrative description of the program as requested by the ACGME. Prepare for on-site and virtual program reviews.
• Update annually, both program and fellow records, through the ACGME tracking system.
• Ensure the implementation of fair policies, grievance procedures, and due process, as established by the Graduate Medical Education Committee, and in compliance with the ACGME requirements.
• Attend regular educational programs for the development of program directors and teaching faculty.
• Seek prior approval from the ACGME for program curricular changes that may significantly alter the educational experience of the fellows. Examples include:
• The addition or deletion of a participating institution.
• A change in the format of the educational program.
• A change in the approved fellow complement.
• Designate other well-qualified faculty members to assist in the supervision and education of the fellows.
• Develop the training schedule to meet the curricular requirements, including any outside rotations as necessary. Assume responsibility for all clinical assignments and teaching staff appointments at participating institutions and clinical sites.
• The Program Director and the faculty are responsible for the preparation and implementation of a comprehensive, effective, and well-organized educational curriculum.
• The program director is responsible for organizing an effective annual program evaluation, with the Program Evaluation Committee. As part of this annual evaluation, the program must develop and effectively implement an annual program improvement plan.
• The Program Director and the faculty are responsible for evaluation of the fellow's academic and clinical performance, including maintaining required documentation of evaluation. Assess compliance with fellowship competencies and skills-development requirements.
• The Program Director, with input from the Clinical Competence Committee, is responsible for making decisions to graduate fellows upon completion of the program.  The Program Director is responsible for documenting completion of successful training and qualifications for each fellow, as required by the ACGME.
• The Program Director shall work in cooperation with the appropriate IHA Division Head, to assure that Fellows:  are assigned clinical responsibilities appropriate for their level of training and skill, are properly supervised in clinical assignments, and are providing safe and effective patient care.
• The Program Director shall work in cooperation with the Director of Medical Education and other members of hospital administration to assure the effective, efficient, and fiscally responsible operation of the Fellowship Program.  The Program Director shall identify and advocate for required resources, including faculty, facilities, educational services or materials, and finances for optimal operation of the fellowship program.
• The Program Director shall participate on the Graduate Medical Education Committee as requested by the GME Committee Chair.
• The Program Director should demonstrate scholarly activity as evidenced by research, quality improvement projects, publication, educational presentations or seminars, and/ or active involvement on academic committees. The Program Director is expected to regularly participate in fellowship didactics, clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, and research conferences in a manner that promotes a spirit of inquiry and scholarship. The Program Director will demonstrate support for fellows' participation, as appropriate, in scholarly activities.
• Program Directors will work collaboratively with each other to optimize collaborative educational experiences.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right Colon and Rectal surgeon to join the Colon and Rectal Fellowship program at Trinity Health Ann Arbor.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

An excellent compensation and benefits package is available for the right candidate including:

• Competitive base rate and compensation plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits; 403b, 457
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Profession Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is one of the best and largest multi-specialty groups in Michigan. IHA employs more than 1,600 staff members, which includes more than 800 providers consisting of: physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and midwives in approximately 70 practice locations across southeast Michigan, including 36 Specialties. IHA provides high-quality medical care and excellent service to nearly 485,000 active patients.

Recognized as Metro Detroit’s Top Physician Group by Consumer Reports magazine, Trinity Health IHA Medical Group also ranks in the top quartile for patient satisfaction nationally. Offering extended office hours and urgent care services, along with online patient diagnosis, treatment, and appointment access tools. IHA demonstrates that it cares by bringing safe, high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable care to its patients. For more information about Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, visit www.ihacares.com.

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

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