Anesthesiology Residency Program Director

Greater New York Anesthesia Services, PC is searching for a full-time Program Director position for its newly approved, ACGME-accredited Anesthesiology Residency Training Program, at Mount Sinai South Nassau (MSSN), a 457-bed academic tertiary teaching hospital in Oceanside, NY. MSSN is the newest hospital to join the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) and serves as the flagship hospital for Mount Sinai in Long Island.  The residency is academically affiliated and sponsored by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS), which has the largest Graduate Medical Education program in the country.

The Anesthesiology Residency Program is a 4-year categorical program which includes a clinical base year.  The residency is approved for a total of 16 residents, with a class of four residents per year.  The emphasis will be on transitioning from a primarily private practice to a scholarly, more academically inclined anesthesiology program.

The Program Director’s role is described in detail in the ACGME Core Program requirements and in the Anesthesiology Residency Review Committee requirements. They will have authority and accountability for the overall Anesthesiology Residency Program, including administration and operations; teaching and scholarly activity; and compliance with all applicable requirements. The Program Director will be responsible for resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, promotion, disciplinary action, and clinical and didactic education in conjunction with the Associate Program Director and Chair of the Anesthesiology Department. The Program Director will select and evaluate program faculty and monitor resident supervision. This position will also prepare and submit all information requested by ACGME and ensure compliance with all applicable accreditation requirements and grievance and due process procedures.

The Program Director reports to the Chair of Anesthesiology at MSSN. The position will interface with the sponsoring institution’s Designated Institutional Official (DIO), hospital leadership, and other programs and service lines that work in partnership with the Anesthesiology Department.

ELIGIBILITY

• MD or DO degree
• American Board of Anesthesiology Diplomate status (active)
• Eligibility for an unrestricted New York State medical license
• A minimum of 3 years of Anesthesiology residency program leadership experience, either as an Associate Program Director or Program Director, in an ACGME accredited training program of medium to large size
• Strong understanding of the requirements of the Program Director position
• Familiarity with ACGME Core program and Anesthesiology regulations and ABA Policies
• Familiarity with NY State regulations that govern GME is not required but is desirable
• Must demonstrate ongoing academic achievements in anesthesiology, including publications and the development of educational programs
• The program director must be clinically active and be willing to take call
• Rank of Associate Professor is ideal; an Assistant Professor eligible for promotion to Associate Professor may be considered
• Active participation in local state or national clinical society committee work, and/or ABA
• Commitment to serve for a period that is sufficient to ensure program continuity and stability

Leadership Criteria

• Outstanding professionalism, excellence in clinical practice and serving as a role model for faculty members and residents
• Demonstrates compassion, integrity, and respect for others
• Fosters respect in all interpersonal interactions, safeguards resident wellness and promotes a culture of safety in all areas of the clinical learning environment
• Supports Faculty development in GME and in pathways to promotion

COMPENSATION

Faculty appointment, stipend, and offered base salary will be determined based on a review of experience and training. The position is bonus eligible. The Program Director is allotted two protected administrative days weekly (0.4 FTE) and will demonstrate ongoing clinical activity, inclusive of taking full call, which will be factored into total compensation.

APPLICATIONS

Qualified candidates are invited to send a CV and brief letter of professional interest or confidentially inquire about the position by contacting [email protected]

How To Apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to send a CV and brief letter of professional interest or confidentially inquire about the position by contacting [email protected] 

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