The Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in conjunction with Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative Program Director to lead our ACGME accredited Pediatric residency training program.
The Sidney Kimmel Medical College categorical pediatric residency program at Nemours Children’s Hospital, DE has a total of 72 residents (24 residents per year) and 3 Chief Residents. We attract a diverse cohort of residents from across the country seeking excellence in pediatric medical education. We also have 22 fellowship programs and a rich research program for residents. About half of our residents continue with fellowship training, and half choose to practice after graduating.
We have pooled the considerable resources of two major institutions to create an exciting, high-quality program in patient care, biomedical research and excellent pediatric medical training. With the strong financial backing of the Nemours Foundation, the broad patient bases of the Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, and the rich academic heritage of Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (TJU), we have a dynamic and unique educational program.
The full-time position entails 0.70 FTE for the Residency Director role and 0.3 FTE for clinical care in the appropriate area of clinical training and expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing innovative educational experiences to prepare residency program graduates for the current and future practice of academic, general and subspecialty pediatrics.
- Providing administrative oversight of the residency curriculum ensuring compliance with all ACGME, American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) and American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics (AOBP), University and Hospital requirements
- Maintaining American Board of Pediatrics and American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics eligibility for all residents
- Leading the annual recruitment effort for the categorical pediatric residency program
- Appointing the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) for the residency program who will advise the program director regarding each resident’s progress
- Overseeing individualized learning plans for residents, and ensuring that each resident completes the mandatory ACMGE required residency education in addition to appropriate individualized curriculum as per their learning needs and career plans
- Representing the residency program on Nemours’ Children’s Hospital, DE, and Sidney Kimmel Medical College committees
- Overseeing residency program budget in partnership with the GME Office and Vice Chair of Education
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- A faculty appointment, consistent with level of academic achievement, will be provided at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Qualifications
- Medical Degree (MD, DO or Equivalent) from an accredited medical school
- Board certifications in pediatrics and/or pediatric subspecialty
- Unrestricted medical license & DEA in the state of Delaware
- A minimum of three years documented education and/or administrative experience in educational programming or leadership
CONTACT INFORMATION:
How to Apply
For confidential consideration, please apply below:
Pediatric Residency Program Director – Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Have questions regarding the position? Please contact Jessica N. Vega, Sr. Physician Recruiter, Jessica.Vega@nemours.org
