Overview

Job Description NorthBay Health is seeking a visionary and academically grounded Founding Program Director to launch and lead our inaugural, community-based Family Medicine Residency Program in Fairfield, California. As an independent, ACGME-accredited Sponsoring Institution bringing graduate medical education to the region for the first time, NorthBay Health is committed to building a program rooted in community need, clinical excellence, and the highest standards of resident education. This is a unique and rare opportunity to build a program from the ground up. The Founding Program Director will have final authority and accountability for all aspects of the residency program, including resident evaluation, promotion, discipline, and graduation decisions. The Program Director will be provided with sufficient protected time, institutional support, and resources to fulfill all responsibilities in accordance with ACGME Common Program Requirements and Family Medicine Program Requirements. The Founding Program Director will work in close partnership with the Director of Graduate Medical Education and the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), who provides dedicated institutional support and infrastructure, enabling the Program Director to focus on programmatic and clinical excellence. The Program Director will lead the development, accreditation application, implementation, and continuous improvement of the program, establishing the clinical rotations, faculty infrastructure, evaluation systems, and governance committees necessary to support safe, high-quality resident education from initial accreditation through full program complement. The program will launch in July 2028 with six (6) residents and grow to a full complement of 18 residents in a 6-6-6 configuration. This individual will play a pivotal role in integrating graduate medical education into NorthBay Health's long-term strategic vision. Primary Responsibilities: Administration and Operations Organize and direct the Family Medicine Residency Program at NorthBay Health, including rotations and educational activities at all clinical sites, ensuring quality of didactic and clinical education across all sites. Be available and accessible to residents at the primary teaching site(s). Ensure the program does not place excessive reliance on residents for service as opposed to education. Maintain active clinical practice in Family Medicine consistent with ACGME requirements. Submit accurate and complete information required by the DIO, GMEC, and ACGME, including program application forms and annual resident updates to the Accreditation Data System (ADS). Maintain current knowledge of accreditation and operational requirements; monitor trends and anticipate changes; maintain working knowledge of GME finance and reimbursement. Attend educational programs sponsored by the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD) and other activities to maintain and improve program quality. Leverage NorthBay Health's academic affiliation with Touro University California to enhance teaching resources, faculty development, and medical student integration. Faculty Appointment and Development Select qualified Family Medicine physicians and other specialists to serve on program faculty; approve a local director at each participating site accountable for resident education. Develop and implement programs to enhance the knowledge, clinical expertise, and teaching skills of faculty. Ensure faculty meet research and scholarly activity requirements, including active participation in clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, and conferences that promote a spirit of inquiry and scholarship. Curriculum and Educational Programming Prepare and implement the Family Medicine Residency curriculum meeting ACGME and American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) requirements, including required breadth across inpatient, outpatient, obstetrics, pediatrics, behavioral health, and procedural medicine. Es