Family Medicine Residency - Assoc Program Director / HonorHealth & Salt River People Healthcare Center - Scottsdale, AZ

Associate Program Director-Family Medicine Residency

HonorHealth and Salt River People Healthcare Center

Scottsdale, Arizona

Clerkship Director (Optional) 

Arizona State University, John Shufeldt School of Medicine, and Medical Engineering

HonorHealth is seeking an Associate Program Director – Family Medicine (APD-FM) to be part of the core faculty at the HonorHealth Heuser Family Medicine Residency and 40% of clinical time will in collaboration with the Salt River People Healthcare Center which is part of the Indian Health Service. This position also offers an optional Clerkship Director position at the ASU School of Medicine and Medical Engineering accepting first class students (tuition free) summer 2026.

Why Join HonorHealth Heuser Family Medicine Residency?

Excellence & Legacy: Established in 1974, our program boasts a 100% first-time board pass rate and 100% fellowship placement, consistently attracting top-tier residents.

• Innovation:As Clerkship Director for the Arizona State University School of Medicine and Medical Engineering, this role offers an unparalleled opportunity to shape a groundbreaking dual-degree program integrating AI, data science, and medical technology.
• HonorHealth and Salt River People Collaboration: As our neighbor, HonorHealth is extending the Heuser Family Medicine Residency Clinic to provide primary care services to the Indian Health Service population.
• Small Continuity Panel: You will have a small following of your own patients and mentor residents as they rotate through the Salt River People Health Center.
• Dedicated Faculty Development Time: This is truly a faculty position with dedicated time for scholarly and curriculum development activities.
• Clinical Scope: Women’s health required without OB, in-patient service preferred but not required.
• Academic Appointment: Commensurate with academic achievement.
• Growth:Opportunities to expand upon special interests, including research, procedural training, curriculum development, community outreach, global health, and leadership roles within the program.
• Flexible Focus Areas:Ability to develop expertise in areas such as women’s health, sports medicine, behavioral health, population health, or medical informatics.
• Leadership & Innovation:Support for faculty-driven initiatives that enhance resident education, patient care, and program development.
• State-of-the-Art Facilities:Our newly renovated 12,000 sq. ft. clinic features eighteen exam rooms, two procedure rooms, an on-site lab, behavioral health, pharmacy, care coordinators, and a dietitian, providing a cutting-edge learning and care environment.
• Premier Teaching & Research Institution:HonorHealth ranks among the best teaching hospitals by Forbes and U.S. News & World Report, with 20+ residency and fellowship programs across nine hospitals in the Phoenix Metro area.

About HonorHealth

HonorHealth is a physician-led healthcare system with nine acute-care hospitals in the Phoenix metro area. With more than 1,800 beds, twenty-six urgent care centers, 380 PCPs and 4,000 medical staff members,

HonorHealth has been providing world class healthcare to the Phoenix metro for close to one hundred years. Dedicated to innovation and teaching since the first Family Medicine Residency opened in 1978, HonorHealth has grown its academic affairs and graduate medical education to include:

• 20 ACGME residency and fellowship programs across HonorHealth
• HonorHealth Research Institute founded in 2007 provides easy access to dedicated Director of Research Business Development and Research Coordinators
• HonorHealth Research Institute Center for Translational Science opened in 2025.

About the ASU School of Medicine and Medical Engineering

The Arizona State University School of Medicine and Medical Engineering was created to rethink physician training and healthcare innovation for the future.

The curriculum integrates:

• Medicine and engineering
• Artificial intelligence and data science
• Biomedical technology and systems innovation
• Precision medicine and digital health
• Human-centered interdisciplinary care
• Tuition discount for immediate family members

Physicians joining HonorHealth will have the opportunity to collaborate within one of the nation’s newest and most forward-thinking academic medical environments.

What You will Do

• Lead & Innovate: Oversee curriculum development, ensure ACGME accreditation, guide recruitment, selection, and advancement of residents.
• Precept & Teach Residents: Provide direct supervision, hands-on training, in both residency clinic and a small faculty continuity clinic.
• Mentor & Inspire: Foster a passion for lifelong learning, oversee educational instruction, and support academic initiatives like book clubs, grand rounds, and conferences.
• Advance Medicine: Collaborate with ASU to integrate emerging medical technologies into resident education.
• Maintain Clinical Excellence: Provide direct patient care through a small, active continuity practice while actively engaging in the inpatient teaching service to mentor and educate residents in a hands-on clinical setting.

What We Are Looking For

• MD or DO, Board-Certified in Family Medicine
• New Graduates Welcome for the ADP SRP position: Must demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and/or completion of a Faculty Development Fellowship.
• Indian Health Service:  Passion for IHS, rural, or underservice communities.

Beyond the Job – Why Scottsdale?

• Top-Ranked City: Consistently recognized as one of the best cities to live and work in, Scottsdale boasts year-round sunshine, world-class dining, and outdoor recreation.
• Education Excellence: Home to nationally ranked schools like BASIS (#1 Nationally), Great Hearts Academies, A+ Excelling Public Schools, and Arizona State University, ranked #1 in Innovation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Unmatched Lifestyle: Enjoy hiking, biking, golf, spring training, and professional sports with easy access to an international airport and nearby ski resorts.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, mentorship, and physician well-being. Join HonorHealth, where over 650 physicians have chosen to grow their careers in an environment that fosters collaboration, leadership, and work-life balance.

Contact Laura Hays, Physician Recruitment Partner
480-227-2995 | HHCareers@TrekPhysician.com