Inaugural Family Medicine Residency Director (MD/DO) | MUSC Health | Midlands Division, SC

The Medical University of South Carolina and MUSC Health are seeking an outstanding physician to establish a new Family Medicine Residency Program in the role of Family Medicine Residency Program Director in Camden, South Carolina. The Residency Program is anticipated to start in 2028 with 8 residents and will join MUSC's rapidly growing GME programs in the Regional Health Network.

Operating out of MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center, MUSC's upcoming Midlands Family Medicine Residency Program will offer the Program Director the opportunity to develop a diverse and challenging academic Family Medicine curriculum, mentor residents, and participate in leadership development activities. The Program Director will have responsibility and authority for the administration and operations of the program, including the supervision, teaching and evaluation of residents in keeping with the ACGME core competencies.

Other responsibilities include: program development and growth in adherence to ACGME accreditation requirements, ensuring compliance with MUSC-Regional Network's policies and procedures, didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of residents in the Family Medicine program, providing direct patient care as part of the faculty practice, including call coverage, and participation in quality improvement and research programs and other collaborative activities within the MUSC community.

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to relate to care team members at all levels within the organization, including office staff, faculty, and senior leadership. In addition, candidates should display initiative, a positive attitude, flexibility, commitment to institutional goals and objectives, and must hold themselves and others to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited school of medicine, graduation from an ACGME or AOA accredited Family Medicine residency program, certification by the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, unrestricted licensure in the State of South Carolina, unrestricted federal and state-controlled substance registration, outstanding clinical skills, including significant experience caring for inpatient and outpatient newborns, children, and adults, and performing ambulatory procedures, and outstanding educational and administrative skills, with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience.

Preferred qualifications include regional or national leadership experience and significant accomplishment in scholarly activity. We will provide a competitive compensation and benefits package, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, occurrence malpractice coverage, employer-funded retirement plan, $5,000 CME allowance + 5 days off for CME, Epic EMR platform, Nuance DAX Copilot, and dedicated administrative time.

Additional job description includes information about MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center, which is a comprehensive healthcare system providing a range of diagnostic, medical, surgical, rehabilitation, and post-acute care services. It includes the 119-bed Medical Center in Camden, SC, MUSC Health Elgin Medical Pavilion in Elgin, SC, and MUSC Health Lugoff Medical Pavilion in Lugoff, SC, as well as a sleep diagnostics center, and home health and hospice program.

About the area, Kershaw County, South Carolina, home to Camden, SC, where MUSC Health Kershaw Medical Center is located, is one of the state's fastest growing areas, and it's just a 30-minute drive from South Carolina's capital city, Columbia, SC. In Camden, you can enjoy the pace and charm of small-town life without sacrificing the convenience and connectivity afforded by proximity to a larger city. Camden boasts a rich historical and cultural community, year-round recreational activities, and affordable real estate, including waterfront housing available on nearby Lake Wateree.

About MUSC, The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has grown from a small private medical school founded in 1824 into one of the nation's top academic health science centers, with a 700-bed medical center and six colleges. As South Carolina's only comprehensive academic health center, MUSC is engaged in activities statewide, and provides a full range of programs in the biomedical sciences.

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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