Family Medicine Residency Program Director
The Program Director (PD) provides leadership and oversight for the Family Medicine Residency Program in compliance with the ACGME Program Requirements for Family Medicine. This position serves within the Baptist HealthUAMS Medical Education Program, a partnership between Baptist Healththe largest private health care system in Arkansasand the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), the state's only academic health sciences university. This collaboration combines the academic excellence and research resources of UAMS with Baptist Health's community-based care model to train compassionate, skilled family physicians who are prepared to meet the evolving health needs of Arkansas and beyond. The PD ensures the program fosters excellence in patient care, resident education, faculty development, professionalism, diversity, and continuous improvement, consistent with the BHUAMS mission to develop the next generation of confident, practice-ready physicians committed to primary care and service to their communities.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base salary, leadership attachment, clinical incentive potential, sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and CME stipend.
Salary Information:
Competitive compensation package inclusive of a base salary, leadership attachment, clinical incentive potential, sign-on bonus, relocation reimbursement, and CME stipend.
Time & Effort Allocation:
- 50% - GME Administrative (Program Director)
- 50% - Clinical (Baptist Health Family Medicine NLR)
Required Documents to Apply:
Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.