Program Director | New Family Medicine Residency Program | Lakewood Ranch, FL

We are excited to present an exceptional opportunity for a Program Director to lead and develop the new Family Medicine Residency Program at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, located in Lakewood Ranch, FL. This role is central to the growth of Graduate Medical Education (GME) in Florida, as we prepare to launch a Family Medicine residency program, with the goal of welcoming our first program in July 2027.

This position offers the chance to establish a GME program on Florida s West Coast, significantly impacting the community by training the next generation of physicians and advancing our mission to provide the highest standard of care and positive patient outcomes. The role combines direct clinical practice, leadership, teaching, and administrative responsibilities.

Quick Facts

• Employment Type: Initially consulting role, transitioning to 0.5 FTE Program Director with clinical practice
• Schedule / Hours: 10-16 hours per week consulting initially; clinical practice hours thereafter
• Location: Lakewood Ranch, FL
• Practice Setting: Family Medicine Residency Program at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
• Benefits: Clinical practice may offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, life, disability insurance, PTO, and retirement plans.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide full responsibility for the Family Medicine Residency Program and ensure a supportive and effective educational environment
• Facilitate resident development in all ACGME competency standards
• Lead administrative, teaching, and leadership duties required for program success
• Transition from initial consulting role to 0.5 FTE Program Director with additional clinical practice

Qualifications

• Board Certified by ABFM/AOBFM with specialty expertise
• Minimum 3 years experience in Family Medicine residency programs as Core Faculty, Associate Program Director, or Program Director preferred
• At least 3 years recent documented experience in an accredited GME program
• Demonstrated leadership, educational, and clinical skills
• Recent scholarly activities or research history preferred
• Strong communication skills and commitment to collaborative, high-quality care

About the Organization & Community
Located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center (LWRMC) is a Joint Commission-accredited, award-winning acute care hospital serving the region since 2004. The facility has over 750 affiliated physicians and healthcare professionals and is undergoing a $120 million expansion, including a new five-story patient tower with ICU and progressive care units, opening Spring 2026.

Apply today or contact:
Amal Elmogahzy
amal.elmogahzy@uhsinc.com

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