Residency Program Director (2525)

LOCATION: Waco, Texas

TYPE: Full-time (1 FTE)

RESIDENCY PROGRAM: ACGME-accredited 12-12-12 community-based Family Medicine residency in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

REPORTS TO: Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for Waco Family Medicine – Institute

DIRECT REPORTS: Associate Program Directors, Residency Program Coordinator, Core Faculty

POSITION OVERVIEW The Family Medicine Residency Program Director (PD) provides leadership and accountability for a high-performing community-based residency program. The PD ensures clinical excellence, professionalism, resident well-being, and continuous improvement while maintaining full compliance with ACGME requirements.

PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS

• A 12-12-12 community-based Family Medicine residency based in an FQHC with a strong mission focus on underserved populations and health equity
• Nationally ranked among top programs, attracting highly competitive applicants and graduates prepared for broad-scope practice
• Full-spectrum training with robust maternity care; obstetrics training aligned with fellowship-equivalent competency certification for graduates who desire comprehensive OB practice
• Outstanding integrated behavioral health training with strong interdisciplinary collaboration and population-health orientation
• A strong culture of scholarship, quality improvement, and leadership development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

ACCREDITATION, COMPLIANCE, AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION

• Has responsibility and authority for residency administration and resident education at all participating sites
• Maintains full ACGME accreditation and compliance with all institutional and Family Medicine program requirements
• Leads ACGME annual program evaluation and self-study; implements and tracks corrective action plans
• Oversees accurate and timely program documentation, reporting, and data submission (e.g., WebADS, Milestones, board pass tracking, case/procedure logs, duty hours, supervision)
• Partners with the DIO/GMEC and clinical site leadership to ensure appropriate resources, supervision, patient safety, and a healthy learning environment (including CLER expectations)

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND CURRICULUM

• Ensures high-quality didactic and clinical education across training sites; oversees site directors and faculty roles
• Leads curriculum design and continuous improvement aligned with ACGME competencies and program mission
• Ensures residents achieve competence in full-spectrum Family Medicine, including outpatient and inpatient care, pediatrics, obstetrics, geriatrics, procedures, and continuity care
• Provides strategic leadership for advanced maternity care training and maintains strong partnerships with obstetrics services and hospital leadership to support comprehensive training
• Strengthens integrated behavioral health training, interdisciplinary team-based care, and community-oriented primary care approaches

RESIDENT RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND DEVELOPMENT

• Leads recruitment strategy to attract and match an outstanding, diverse resident cohort aligned with the program mission, values and culture.
• Chairs or delegates leadership of the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) per policy and requirements
• Oversees resident assessment, feedback, remediation, promotion, and disciplinary processes in a fair and transparent manner
• Promotes resident well-being, professional identity formation, and a culture of respect, psychological safety, and professionalism
• Mentors residents toward career goals, including broad-scope practice, leadership, scholarship, and faculty development pathways

FACULTY LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURE

• Recruits, retains, and develops core and affiliate faculty; oversees appointments, evaluation, and development
• Leads faculty development in teaching, assessment, feedback, scholarship, and clinical quality; supports faculty advancement and recognition
• Models and promotes the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct; addresses unprofessional behavior promptly and consistently
• Collaborates with department and site leadership to ensure faculty clinical schedules and teaching responsibilities support resident education

CLINICAL EXCELLENCE, QUALITY, SAFETY, AND POPULATION HEALTH

• Maintains clinical competence and provides direct patient care as negotiated, role-modeling excellent, evidence-based care
• Supervises resident patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settin