What are the responsibilities and job description for the Akron Children’s Pediatric Residency Program Director position at Akron Children’s?
Akron Children’s is dedicated to building a diverse workforce – one that reflects our patient population and represents the communities we serve. Whether you’re a resident, a physician early in your career, or a seasoned physician with years of experience, Akron Children’s Hospital has something different that’s hard to explain. You feel it in the atmosphere as soon as you enter through the doors. You experience it every day with your colleagues, staff, patients, and their families. Once you’re here, you know you’re home.
Akron Children’s Hospital seeks an innovative, strategic, and dynamic educator to serve as the Pediatric Residency Program Director . The Program Director will have responsibility, strategic oversight, authority, and accountability for every aspect of pediatric residency education and training (75% effort as Program Director and 25% clinical effort). The Program Director will lead forward-thinking initiatives that align with the evolving landscape of pediatric medicine and graduate medical education, while maintaining full compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements and Pediatric Residency Review Committee (RRC) standards.
This is a unique opportunity for a transformational leader to shape the future of pediatric training, integrating cutting-edge educational methodologies, competency-based assessment, health equity initiatives, and interprofessional collaboration into a program that prepares pediatricians to meet the healthcare challenges of the next decade and beyond. This physician-leader will benefit from serving in one of America’s largest and fastest growing integrated regional academic medical centers dedicated to advancing the health and wellness of children, adolescents, and young adults across all eastern Ohio.
Building on an over 75-year legacy of academic and clinical excellence, the Program Director will develop and implement a forward-thinking vision for the residency program that aligns with the institution’s mission, ACGME requirements, and best practices in medical education. Substantial operational and administrative support, as well as professional development and guidance, is provided by the Director of Medical Education in concert with the Pediatrician-in-Chief & Chair of Pediatrics and the Chief Academic Officer. In addition, the Program Director oversees and closely collaborates with 4 Associate Program Directors, 3 Chief Residents, and 15 core faculty members.
Essential Responsibilities include :
Educational Excellence and Innovation
- Implement evidence-based and technology-enhanced education and curricula in anticipation of and in response to the changing landscape of pediatric medicine, competency-based medical education (CBME), artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, and evolving workforce needs.
- Develop impact and effectiveness metrics for all components of the curriculum.
- Facilitate resident scholarly activity and mentorship in research, quality improvement (QI), advocacy, global health, and underserved care.
- Foster a culture of innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), well-being, and lifelong learning among faculty, residents, and staff.
Program Management and Clinical Learning Environment
Resident Recruitment, Development, and Support
Faculty as Educators
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Hospital Overview :
Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to their community hospitals.
Ranked among American's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek for the past three years, Akron Children's is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, we've been leading the way to healthier futures for mor than 130 years! Children aren't just a segment of our focus; they are our focus. The services at Akron Children's span the entire scope of medical services available today - from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care.
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