Residency Program Director - Physician - MD/DO - Internal Medicine

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About SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis:

Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program,

SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis, Missouri in partnership with the Department of Internal Medicine, SSM Health Academic Division - Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
The Opportunity:
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at SSM Health St. Marys Hospital has been training physicians to practice with skill, compassion, and integrity since its inception in 1964. Rooted in SSM Healths mission

to reveal the healing presence of God through exceptional health care

- the program has earned a lasting reputation for graduating internists who serve their patients and communities with excellence.
SSM Health St. Marys Hospital now seeks an experienced physician leader to serve as Program Director and carry that legacy forward. Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine, the Program Director will lead an established, ACGME-accredited program with the faculty, academic depth, and institutional commitment to shape the next generation of internists.
We seek a leader whose values reflect our own - Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Stewardship, and Community and who will honor this programs history while guiding its future.
Position Summary:
The Program Director provides overall leadership for the residency its educational quality, accreditation standing, and reputation and integrates the program with the departments clinical and academic mission. The role carries no less than 50% protected time (0.5 FTE) for program administration and education, consistent with ACGME requirements, with the balance dedicated to clinical practice and teaching. The position includes an academic faculty appointment at a rank commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the organization, direction, and continuous improvement of the residency across all participating sites
Direct curriculum design and implementation to meet ACGME and ABIM standards
Oversee resident recruitment, evaluation, promotion, and graduation, including the Clinical Competency Committee
Recruit, develop, and lead a high-quality teaching faculty
Ensure a learning environment that balances education and clinical service and supports resident well-being
Maintain the programs accreditation, including accurate reporting and ADS submissions, in partnership with the GME office
Foster scholarship and a culture of inquiry among residents and faculty
Qualifications:
Required
MD, DO, or equivalent; board certification in Internal Medicine, with maintenance of ABIM certification
Eligibility for an unrestricted Missouri medical license
Qualifications meeting ACGME program director eligibility, including the requisite educational and administrative experience
Eligibility for academic faculty appointment
Preferred
Prior GME leadership experience (e.g., associate program director, core faculty, or clerkship director)
A record of teaching excellence and scholarly activity
Demonstrated success building faculty and improving program outcomes
Why Join Us:
An established, accredited program with a new academic departmental home and the investment that signals
Protected time and departmental support to lead effectively
A collaborative culture across a respected health system and university partnership
St. Louis: a major academic medical community with a low cost of living and high quality of life
SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis is a two-time winner of the Premier Award for Quality, and one of Forbes 2026 Top Hospitals. Centrally located in metro St. Louis, the hospital provides exceptional care and is a Level III Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. The 525-bed hospital offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and advanced stroke care. SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with comprehensive womens breast health services. Advanced diagnostic and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are available.
Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health St. Marys Hospital - St. Louis offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OBGYN.
Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here.
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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