Leadership Position: Residency Program Director, Open Rank, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking an Obstetrics and Gynecology physician for a leadership position the Residency Program Director. This is a full-time faculty member position at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor without tenure due to funding (WOT) level. In alignment with ACGME requirements, this position will have a minimum of 0.5 FTE protected for the administration of the program. University of Washington (UW) faculty engage in teaching, research/scholarship, and service.
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington is committed to an inclusive environment and to reducing inequities in patient care through education, research, leadership and excellence in clinical care. We strongly believe that diversity enriches training and scientific discovery, and promotes the best healthcare for our community. This position reports directly to the Chair and will serve as a member of the Executive Leadership team.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Administer and manage operations of the program, including: maintain ACGME Accreditation and ensure compliance with ACGME program requirements, comply with policies from the University of Washington and the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office
Oversee curriculum and scholarly of the residents/program and maintain a learning environment conducive to education residents in each of the ACGME competency domains
Oversee the supervision of residents at all participating sites, including: providing faculty educational instruction for their roles in the program, ensuring evaluation of trainee performance on each rotation, ensuring appropriate supervision of graded authority and responsibility
Oversee the resident recruitment and selection process
Collaborate with the Clinical Competency Committee to assess residents semiannually for consideration of promotion or disciplinary action
Model outstanding professionalism, high quality patient care, educational excellence, and a scholarly approach to work and continuously demonstrate compassion, integrity, and respect for others,
Collaborate with the Vice Chair of Education and other clinician educators to enhance the departmental educational climate and foster and environment where respectful discussion is welcome
Attend and participate in national (APGO-CREOG) and UW GME educational opportunities
The University of Washington is a top tier medical school recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and an enduring commitment to community service throughout the WWAMI region. Our faculty enjoy the academic benefits of working in one of the country’s premiere academic health centers. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is directly responsible for multiple large and ongoing educational endeavors including a large, multi-site residency program and five subspecialty fellowships. At the UME level the department oversees the OBGYN 3rd year Clerkship for 280 students per year across 47 sites in five states, 4 th year OBGYN electives, and the second-year LifeCycle which is taught in six different sites.
Assistant Professors WOT are eligible for multi-year appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Associate and Professors WOT hold indefinite appointments that align with a 12-month service period (July 1-June 30). Faculty with 12-month service periods are paid for 11 months of service over a 12-month period (July-June), meaning the equivalent of one month is available for paid time off. The earliest anticipated start date is March 1, 2026.
Washington state law requires the disclosure of the base salary range for this position. It will be between $22,500 - $34,584 per month ($270,000 - $415,008 annually) depending on academic rank and specialty with competitive total compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications. This range is inclusive of base salary provided through the UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan in addition to base salary provided through the University. Please note that only compensation provided by the University is included in University benefit determinations and calculations. Compensation provided by UW Physicians (UWP) practice plan may provide eligibility for separate benefits offered by that organization.
Qualifications
In summary, the minimum requirements are:
MD, DO degree or foreign equivalent
Board certification in general Obstetrics and Gynecology or subspecialty (ABOG or AOBOG)
At least 3 years of documented experience in higher education and/or leadership experience
Expertise in graduate medical education (residency, fellowship programs)
All candidates must be eligible for and maintain a Washington State medical license.
In order to be eligible for University sponsorship for an H-1B visa, graduates of foreign (non-U.S.) medical schools must show successful completion of all three steps of the U.S. Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE), or equivalent as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit a letter of interest, statement of teaching, statement of contributions to diversity, and current CV through Interfolio at https://apply.interfolio.com/173886 . Inquiries should be sent to Ms. Bowden at bowdec@uw.edu .
- Location:
- Seattle
- Job Type:
- FullTime