Mercy Hospital St. Louis is currently seeking a OBGYN Residency Program Director in St. Louis, Missouri.

General Overview: The Program Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program has the responsibility, authority, and accountability for: administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; resident and faculty recruitment and selection, evaluation, and promotion and remediation of residents; supervision of residents; and resident education in the context of patient care. The Program Director is responsible for the standards, quality, reputation, and ongoing improvement of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program.

Qualifications:

• Board Certification in Obstetrics and Gynecology and licensure or eligibility for licensure in Missouri with at least three years of experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Prior administrative leadership experience in medical education strongly preferred
• A national and/or international reputation for achievement in clinical, educational, and/or research pursuits that would warrant a tenured appointment
• Engagement in active clinical practice
• Excellence in leadership and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to human rights and equality
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills, allowing for transparency, respect, effective problem resolution, and ethical decision-making
• A successful track record of mentorship and accountability
• Demonstrated experience promoting an inclusive culture in the workforce and academic environment
• A leadership style that assists others before oneself and holds others accountable to agreed-upon objectives

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the ACGME accreditation and compliance associated with the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program as outlined by the ACGME Common Program and Specialty Specific Requirements
• Design and conduct the program in a fashion consistent with the needs of the community, the mission of Mercy Hospital St. Louis, and the mission(s) of the program.
• Administer and maintain a learning environment conducive to educating the residents in each of the ACGME competency domains.
• Recruit and select diverse candidates for the residency program through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP)
• Recruit, select, and maintain a diverse faculty with the skills and knowledge to safely supervise resident clinical care and support educational learning experiences
• Ensure the quality of the clinical learning and working environment, didactic conferences, and scholarly activity opportunities at all sites that participate in the program.
• Provide a learning environment in which residents can raise concerns, report mistreatment, and provide feedback in a confidential manner as appropriate, without fear of intimidation or retaliation
• Ensure the program's compliance with Mercy Hospital's policies and procedures related to grievances and due process, including when action is taken to suspend or dismiss, or not to promote or renew the appointment of a resident
• Ensure the program's compliance with Mercy's policies and procedures on employment and non-discrimination

This Position offers:

• Competitive compensation model with an active clinical practice and with 0.5 FTE protected time for the administration and leadership of the residency program
• Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
• Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
• Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided

The Mercy Hospital St. Louis OBGYN Residency program is a long-established and well-regarded community-based program located in the suburbs of St. Louis County. Our department supports 24 residents and over 30 core faculty who practice in the breadth and depth of OBGYN with faculty in all the subspecialties. Our residents graduate with the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed to proficiently care for women whether they choose to pursue fellowship or a career as a specialist in OBGYN. A highly rigorous curriculum with foundations in evidence-based education has demonstrated exceptional outcomes in our 3-year ABOG qualifying and certifying exam pass rate of 100%. Additionally, our program is in excellent standing with the ACGME and without citations or areas of concern. Scholarship and education are present in our research activities that provide residents and faculty opportunity to present at national society scientific meetings and supports medical student and physician assistant student rotations.

Mercy Hospital is a 979- bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, fully accredited teaching hospital, offering major gynecologic surgeries with Minimally Invasive Surgeons, Urogynecology, Gynecologic Oncology. The Department of OBGYN at Mercy Hospital is a thriving, busy department with over 100 practicing OBGYNs, both Specialists and Subspecialists. We have over 8,500 births each year, a Hospital Based Birthing Center, Hospitalist faculty, large Maternal Fetal Medicine group and a Level III NICU.

Welcome to St. Louis:

Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun - no matter your persona, you'll find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions and boasts an arts-and-culture scene that's second to none. Plus, fans of fresh air will be surprised and delighted by our flourishing public parks, miles of trails and exhilarating waterways. Sprinkle in a bit of our secret sauce - the warmth and hospitality of the residents - and you'll discover that St. Louis dishes up an undeniably epic place to call home.

Mercy physicians are pioneering a new model of care. As part of one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the U.S., this physician-led and professionally managed multi-specialty group is the foundation of care and well-being of our patients in seven states, delivered cohesively through 43 hospitals, 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, and our robust virtual care platform. Working with Mercy provides all the advantages of a large organization balanced by an uncompromising commitment to engage physicians in leading and designing patient- and consumer-centric care. You'll discover a friendly and collaborative environment rooted in the belief that everyone deserves the most personalized experience we can deliver. What sets us apart is our unique approach, beginning with physician leadership at the senior most roles within our organization and continuing into our care locations, where physicians and co-workers share leadership responsibility and embrace new thinking and the most recent clinical and hospital innovations to get health care right for everyone we serve.

It is a continuing goal to advance diversity and inclusion within our Mercy ministry. We cherish each person as created in the image of God and believe it is our responsibility to strive for excellence in establishing an environment of dignity for all.

We are currently accepting applications that should include a brief statement of interest and a curriculum vitae.

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For more information, contact:

Joan Humphries, Director of Physician Recruitment

Phone: 314-364-3821

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