Surgery - General Surgery - Program Director - Oakland County, MI

GENERAL SURGERY – PROGRAM DIRECTOR

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 General Surgeon to join our team as Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program. This role is ideally suited for a Colorectal Surgeon or Acute Care Surgeon with an interest in endoscopy who is dedicated to advancing surgical education while maintaining an active clinical practice.

OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an ACGME- or AOA-approved residency.
• Certification by the American Board of Surgery (or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery).
• Documented educational and/or administrative experience (at least three years preferred, or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME Review Committee).
• Ongoing clinical activity in general surgery, colorectal surgery, or acute care surgery.
• At least one year of documented teaching experience in an ACGME-accredited program (core faculty experience preferred).
• Meets annual CME requirements to maintain board certification.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS

IHA and Trinity Health Oakland (Pontiac, Michigan) are recruiting a General Surgeon to serve as Program Director for the General Surgery Residency Program.

The Program Director will provide leadership, organization, and oversight for the residency program, ensuring compliance with ACGME standards and the delivery of high-quality education. The position includes:

• 0.2 FTE Program Director administrative time.
• Flexible clinical FTE (up to 0.8) tailored to the candidate’s specialty interests (colorectal, acute care, endoscopy, etc.).

Faculty will provide instruction, supervision, and evaluation of residents to ensure progressive responsibility and competency development.

PROGRAM DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and organize residency activities across all clinical sites.
• Recruit and select residents in compliance with institutional and ACGME policies.
• Develop and update program curriculum, including rotation schedules and competency-based evaluations.
• Ensure residents are appropriately supervised and engaged in safe, effective patient care.
• Prepare and maintain program documentation in ACGME systems; oversee site visits and reviews.
• Implement fair policies, grievance procedures, and due process as required by ACGME and the Graduate Medical Education Committee.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, the Director of Medical Education, and division heads to ensure program success and resource allocation.
• Foster a culture of scholarship, including quality improvement, research, publications, and presentations.
• Participate in regular didactics, journal clubs, clinical conferences, and other educational activities.
• Conduct annual program evaluation and continuous improvement planning with the Program Evaluation Committee.
• Assess and document resident performance; make graduation decisions in collaboration with the Clinical Competence Committee.

RECRUITMENT PACKAGE

• Competitive compensation plan.
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision.
• Retirement benefits: 403b and 457.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Professional malpractice coverage with tail coverage.

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Trinity Health IHA Medical Group is one of the largest multi-specialty groups in Michigan, with more than 800 providers across 36 specialties and 70 practice locations. Recognized as Metro Detroit’s Top Physician Group by Consumer Reports, IHA consistently ranks in the top quartile for patient satisfaction nationally.

ABOUT TRINITY HEALTH

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care systems in the nation, with 90+ hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities across 22 states. We employ more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 physicians and clinicians, and remain committed to serving all communities in the spirit of the Gospel.

COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION – PONTIAC, MICHIGAN

Pontiac, Michigan, is a historic community in the heart of Oakland County with a population of just over 60,000. The city is known for its resilience, diverse neighborhoods, and ongoing revitalization efforts that are transforming its downtown into a hub for health care, education, and community life.

Pontiac offers affordable housing, access to strong public and private schools, and a family-friendly environment with abundant parks, lakes, and recreational opportunities. Its central location in Oakland County makes it especially attractive, as residents can easily access the cultural, educational, and recreational offerings of southeast Michigan’s most desirable destinations:

• Bloomfield Hills & Birmingham – Upscale dining, shopping, and nationally recognized schools.
• Rochester & Auburn Hills – Family-oriented communities with vibrant downtowns, Oakland University, and recreational amenities.
• Royal Oak & Ferndale – Trendy, urban-suburban areas with a thriving arts, dining, and entertainment scene.
• Detroit (30 minutes south) – A resurgent metropolitan hub for sports, music, cultural events, and employment opportunities.
• Ann Arbor (45 minutes west) – Home to the University of Michigan, with rich academic, cultural, and athletic traditions.

With its central location, Pontiac residents enjoy both the conveniences of suburban living and the benefits of quick access to the broader Metro Detroit region.

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 IHA, visit www.ihacares.com.

Trinity Health Oakland Hospital (THOH), a member of Saint Joseph Mercy Health System, is a 497-bed comprehensive, community teaching hospital and regional tertiary facility located in Oakland County, Michigan. THOH is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care organizations in the United States.

A long-time leader in Oakland County, THOH was founded in 1927 by the Sisters of Mercy. For more than 80 years, THOH has been a technologically forward hospital that combines advanced medicine and personal care to assist patients on their path to wellness. With dedicated physicians, nurses and hospital staff committed to providing quality care throughout the patient stay, St. Joseph Mercy Oakland has truly personalized the patient experience. THOH has won numerous local and national recognition for patient safety, quality and performance, and consistently ranks in the top 10 percent of hospitals nationwide.

With a recent $54.5 million hospital renovation and expansion, THOH has added an additional 120,000 square feet, housing a new emergency center, private patient tower, imaging center and retail pharmacy. THOH provides a broad range of services including cardiology, orthopedics, women & children services, cancer care, and neurosciences. THOH’s staff and physicians are dedicated to providing excellence in patient care.

THOH invites you to join its award-winning team, grow in a positive environment, and build a remarkable future with a leader in health care.

For more information about Trinity Health Oakland Hospital, please visit our website.

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.

Oakland County, Michigan - Named for its beautiful oak trees, Oakland County offers a blend of big city, suburban, and rural lifestyles. Oakland County is recognized as having Michigan’s second highest population with a residential population of more than 68,000 and has continued to grow since its inception over 175 years ago. Located north of Detroit, Oakland County is part of the nation’s seventh largest metropolitan area and is home to 39 cities and 14 townships. Today, residents have access to 30 downtown areas, nearly 90,000 acres of natural settings, several entertainment and sports venues, plus countless opportunities to achieve a high quality of life. This area is also home to several institutions of higher education, well-known private schools, and exemplary public schools.

With its proximity to Detroit, quality schools, and numerous recreational opportunities, the Oakland area is a perfect place to raise a family. Museums and golf courses are nearby, and Detroit's sporting events, concerts and more are just a half-hour away. The old, well established neighborhoods of the past are joined by gorgeous new residential development. The Oakland area is also a great locale for pet lovers.

Oakland County is the new horizon for living, working and prospering. Focused on the future, Oakland County is one of the wealthiest counties in America, and features a quality of life and commerce that few places can match. Oakland offers world-class educational opportunities for children and adults, ranging from two award-winning public school districts, Avondale Schools and Rochester Community Schools, to Oakland University, a major Division I degree-granting university. The community also is served by 10 private schools, Rochester College and Oakland Community College, the largest of Michigan's community-based publicly funded institutions.

With excellent schools, affordable housing, employment opportunities and an abundance of cultural and recreational activities, moving to Oakland County will be the best decision you can make.