Family Medicine Program Director- Livonia

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We are excited to announce an opening for a Family Medicine Program Director in Livonia, Michigan. This is a remarkable leadership role for a physician dedicated to enhancing healthcare, fostering high-performing teams, and developing a growing service line.

This position is pivotal in shaping the program's structure, ensuring clinical excellence, and establishing long-term strategies while continuing to engage in clinical practice.

The Program Director will hold the responsibility, authority, and accountability for various aspects of the program, including:

• Administration and operations
• Teaching and scholarly activities
• Trainee recruitment, selection, evaluation, and promotion
• Disciplinary actions and supervision of trainees
• Trainee education in patient care contexts
• Compliance with all relevant ACGME program standards

This role also offers flexibility for both inpatient and outpatient teaching opportunities.

• Develop and implement the program in alignment with community needs and the mission of the sponsoring institution.
• Serve as a model of professionalism, fostering a respectful and equitable environment free from discrimination and harassment; prioritize patient safety and personal accountability.
• Create a safe and supportive learning atmosphere that encourages trainees to voice concerns and provide feedback without fear of retaliation.
• Manage and coordinate program activities across all clinical sites, including the authority to select and dismiss teaching faculty and appoint local site directors.
• Ensure appropriate supervision levels for trainees based on their PGY-level, abilities, and patient complexity.
• Engage in systematic recruitment and retention efforts to build a diverse and inclusive workforce of trainees, faculty, and administrative staff.
• Provide accurate information as required by the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME; prepare for program reviews, both on-site and virtual.
• Maintain up-to-date program and trainee records annually through the ACGME ADS tracking system.
• Implement the sponsoring institution's GME policies and grievance procedures in accordance with ACGME standards.
• Participate in educational programs aimed at enhancing the skills of program directors and teaching faculty.
• Design and execute a comprehensive educational curriculum that supports development across all competencies; create rotation schedules that meet curricular requirements and seek ACGME approval for significant changes.
• Organize an effective Annual Program Evaluation (APE) with a designated Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), including an annual improvement plan.
• Conduct regular evaluations of each trainee's academic and clinical performance; provide semi-annual Milestone and Case Log summaries, and develop personalized learning plans, including remediation when necessary.
• Establish a Clinical Competence Committee to guide trainee promotions and ensure graduates possess the necessary skills for independent practice.
• Conduct annual evaluations of core faculty members, assessing clinical teaching, program involvement, faculty development participation, clinical performance, professionalism, and scholarly contributions.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair and Division Head to ensure trainees are assigned suitable responsibilities and receive proper supervision while delivering safe patient care.
• Work alongside the Director of Medical Education (DME) and Administrative DME to ensure the program operates effectively and efficiently; advocate for necessary resources to enhance program functionality.
• Participate in GMEC meetings as requested by the GME Committee Chair.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including quality improvement/research with trainees, program innovations, presenting at Grand Rounds, and serving on committees or educational organizations.
• Actively participate in didactics, clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, and research conferences to foster a culture of inquiry and scholarship; support trainee involvement in scholarly endeavors.
• Collaborate with the Program Administrator to manage program logistics effectively.

• Specialty expertise with a minimum of 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications deemed acceptable by the ACGME Review Committee.
• Current certification in the relevant specialty from the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Board of Medical Specialties.
• Valid medical license and appropriate medical staff appointment.
• Active engagement in clinical practice.
• Academically and attitudinally equipped to lead the training program.
• Fulfill annual CME requirements to maintain certification.