Residency Program Director or Associate Program Director Psychiatry & Behavioral Med / Internal Med

Position Description:

Program / Associate Program Director - Internal Medicine-Psychiatry Residency Program

Academic Faculty-Open Rank | Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine

Position Summary:

The Program Director (or Associate Program Director) will provide leadership and oversight to one of the country's fourteen combined internal medicine-psychiatry residency programs. This program is relatively new in its inception and has a total complement of ten residents (two residents per class). The program director is responsible for organizing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the residency program, ensuring compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements, and fostering a culture of excellence in education, clinical care, research, and wellness.

This position will also involve clinical practice and supervision of categorical residents in internal medicine and psychiatry, as well as residents in the combined program, in various integrated medical and psychiatric settings. This ensures that residents receive comprehensive training and exposure to integrated care. 

Clinically, the faculty member has the opportunity to practice in a variety of integrated practice settings including, but not limited to, settings as diverse as serving as a hospitalist on our med/psych inpatient unit, working within primary care in an integrated med/psychiatry primary care clinic, or serving as a consultant in our collaborative care program. 

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work within diverse clinical environments, emphasizing a dynamic balance of clinical, educational, and administrative responsibilities. The position offers the potential for a dual faculty appointment within Psychiatry and Internal Medicine for qualified and interested candidates, providing substantial opportunities for professional growth, scholarly activity, and meaningful contributions to integrated healthcare delivery.

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated commitment to academic medicine, graduate medical education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of program administration and development for the combined Internal Medicine/Psychiatry Residency.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with ACGME program requirements and maintain accreditation status.
• Prepare and submit accurate documentation, including ADS (Accreditation Data System) updates and responses to ACGME and Designated Institutional Official (DIO) requests.
• Mentor residents, offering academic guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Design and continually update an innovative, integrated curriculum that meets the educational needs of residents and prepares them for dual board certification.
• Oversee resident schedules, rotations, and call responsibilities in coordination with Internal Medicine and Psychiatry departments.
• Direct the resident recruitment and selection process through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
• Oversee the evaluation of resident performance, progression, and remediation as needed.
• Ensure a safe, supportive, and equitable training environment that promotes wellness and professionalism.
• Foster interdisciplinary collaboration between medical and psychiatric educational programs.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research and educational presentations.

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and research.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Generous 403(b) matching and CME allowance
• Robust benefits package, including health, dental, life insurance, disability coverage, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement program, and more!

Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW)

At the core of everything we do at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the pursuit of new knowledge and the power of academic medicine. Bringing together the world’s top scientists and clinicians, inspired students, and invested communities, we are driven to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is home to a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.  MCW has approximately 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty and approximately 3,445 full-time employees.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

How to Apply:

Submit your CV and letter of interest to:

Jennifer Scherer, CPRP

Senior Provider Recruiter

Medical College of Wisconsin                                                           

jescherer@mcw.edu

Position Requirements:

• MD or DO degree with board certification in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry.  However, we will consider the right candidate with board certification in either Internal Medicine or Psychiatry and match them with an Associate Program Director in the other specialty.
• Eligible for medical license in Wisconsin.
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical education, patient care, and leadership.
• At least three years of experience as a faculty member in an ACGME-accredited residency program.
• Prior experience with medical education administration and familiarity with ACGME requirements is preferred.

MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

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