Internal Medicine Residency Program Director

Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine Residency Program Director for 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.  

Our residency program: 

• The residency is a fully accredited program in its third year, started in 2023
• 33 residents with potential for future expansion
• 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
• 120 faculty and innovative curriculum across all IM disciplines, throughout the East Valley of Phoenix metro. 
• Residents have presented their work at national meetings and are the 2024 winner of the ACP Great Southwest Debate competition

This physician leader 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. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME core competency areas. Oversee curriculum development and evaluation, resident evaluation and remediation processes, residency recruitment, grant development, resident scholarly activities, and residency budget and policy development
• Oversee and ensure the quality of didactic and clinical education
• Monitor resident supervision at all participating sites
• Prepare and submit all information required and requested by ACGME, including but not limited to annual program updates to WebADS, and ensure information submitted is accurate and complete. Collaborate with DIO and GMEC on accreditation related matters as needed
• Regularly assess and promote resident well-being while fostering an environment in which diversity, equity and inclusion are at the forefront of residents’ clinical and academic experiences
• Work with residents and faculty to create systems such as schedules and programs that maximize learning while minimizing disruption of clinical workflow
• Oversee and facilitate remediation processes as needed
• Provide residents with documented semiannual evaluation of performance with feedback. Develop processes for program faculty evaluation and continued participation of program faculty based on evaluation
• Exemplify 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 
• Support and resources for scholarly activity and medical education skills in university academic environment
• Ambulatory RN presence and support in the clinic in addition to dedicated Medical Assistant to physicians while seeing patients

• Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO) 
• Active Board Certification in Internal Medicine by the ABIM
• Record of involvement in education and scholarly activities, which includes mentoring residents, serving as a clinical supervisor in an inpatient or outpatient setting, developing curricula and/or participating in didactic activities
• Served a minimum of three years in clinical practice of Internal Medicine
• Must have active clinical practice in Internal Medicine
• Have at least three years of documented educational and/or administration experience in an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine program
• Demonstrated commitment to resident education and mentorship
• Knowledge of ACGME requirements and regulations
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must have or be eligible for Arizona State medical licensure
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

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COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION- 

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

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.