What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residency Program Director position at HealthEcareers - Client?
The Department of Dermatology has an opening for a Program Director to lead its Dermatology Residency Training Program. This position is key in shaping the training experience for our 18 dermatology residents and ensuring the program meets accreditation standards. The Program Director works closely with faculty, residents, and medical institutions to maintain a high standard of education, clinical training, and research opportunities.
The University of Colorado’s Dermatology Residency is a large, academic training program. Our 18 residents (including senior Chief Resident) proudly contribute to excellent patient care at our four main clinical sites : UCHealth (our quaternary, 1,000-bed university hospital), Children’s Hospital Colorado, Denver Health (a top 10 safety net county hospital), and the Rocky Mountain Regional Veterans Medical Center. Our program provides innovative training for future leaders in dermatology including two pathways : traditional pathway and research-intensive physician-scientist (two-plus-two) pathway. The residency is built around an innovative schedule that allows for growth as well as an intentional and thoughtful curriculum. Upon graduation, many of our trainees pursue subspecialty fellowship training and matriculate into careers in academic environments.
The Program Director (PD) provides the vision, mission, and operational leadership for a world-class residency program. A successful PD will be a role model to faculty members and an inspiration to residents and students as they display unwavering professionalism, outstanding patient care, and a scholarly approach to their role. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in educational excellence and be a dynamic, transformational leader. Additionally, they will be expected to work as part of an interdisciplinary, interprofessional team to create an educational environment that promotes high-quality care, patient safety, and resident well-being.
Compliance with Accreditation Standards
- Maintain accreditation : Ensure that the residency program meets the standards set by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or other relevant accrediting bodies.
- Program reviews : Participate in periodic ACGME program reviews and assessments, addressing any gaps or areas for improvement annually / biannually / monthly.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable program requirements.
Curriculum Development and Oversight
Resident Selection and Admissions
Clinical Training Supervision
Mentorship and Career Guidance
Resident Wellbeing and Support
Quality Improvement and Innovation
Professional Development
Minimum Qualifications :
Associate Professor :
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Preferred Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s) :
Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu / cu-careers .
Questions should be directed to : Jennifer Nevener at Jennifer.Nevener@cuhealth.org
Compensation Information :
282001.00 / Annually - $332440.00 / AnnuallyDetails :
The hiring rate (or budgeted rate) for this position has been established at 0.25 FTE salary support. It is expected that the candidate will couple this FTE with one or more of the tripartite mission areas (research, clinical care or teaching) to equal a 1.0 FTE. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. The above salary rate represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate at the time of posting. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Salary : $332,440
