Job Description
General Surgery Residency Program Director Piedmont Atlanta Hospital - Atlanta, GA Establish a Flagship Surgical Training Program in the Heart of Atlanta Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is a 643-bed tertiary care center known for surgical innovation and excellence. As part of Piedmont Healthcare's strategic academic expansion, this new General Surgery Residency Program will serve as a model of high-quality, patient-centered surgical education. Position Overview You will serve as the Founding Program Director for this new ACGME-accredited General Surgery program. You'll lead all aspects of its development-from curriculum to accreditation-and inspire the next generation of surgical leaders. Key Responsibilities - Design and implement program mission and curriculum - Lead faculty recruitment and mentorship - Ensure ACGME compliance and readiness for site visits - Integrate the residency with surgical specialties and hospital operations - Model surgical professionalism and best practices in clinical care Minimum Qualifications - MD or DO from an accredited medical school - Board Certification in General Surgery - Eligible for Georgia medical license - Minimum of 3 years of GME experience Preferred Qualifications - Prior Program Director or Associate PD experience - Experience with program accreditation and leadership - Interest in establishing fellowships in minimally invasive or critical care surgery Why Piedmont? - Located in metro Atlanta's Buckhead district - Nationally ranked surgical services and facilities - Supportive DIO and GME infrastructure For immediate consideration please email your CV to