Job Details

Position: Assistant Program Director – General Surgery Residency
Type: Part-Time / Adjunct (20 hours per week, benefits eligible)
Department: SOM Wichita – Surgery
Location: Wesley Medical Center Campus, Via Christi Campus, and affiliated training sites, Wichita, KS
Job Number: JR009330

Overview:
The Assistant Program Director (APD) supports the Program Director in leading, administrating, and enhancing the ACGME-accredited General Surgery Residency Program. This role emphasizes surgical education, resident mentorship, curriculum development, and program compliance.

Responsibilities:
Educational Leadership

• Develop and enhance the residency curriculum, including conferences and didactic sessions.

• Lead the McEwen Visiting Professor Conference series.

• Facilitate resident educational sessions, mock oral board exams, and research projects.

• Mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.

Resident Oversight & Support

• Evaluate resident performance, provide feedback, and conduct milestone assessments.

• Assist in technical skills training through simulation labs.

• Participate in recruitment and selection of residents.

Program Operations

• Ensure ACGME and RRC compliance.

• Organize resident clinical rotations and program administration.

• Participate in internal/external program reviews and strategic planning.

Professional Engagement

• Attend 1–2 national/regional professional meetings annually.

• Contribute to scholarly presentations and publications.

Qualifications:

• M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution.

• Board certification in General Surgery or approved surgical subspecialty.

• Licensed or eligible for medical licensure in Kansas.

• Hospital privileges at Wesley Healthcare and/or Ascension Via Christi.

• Demonstrated experience teaching medical students/residents and leadership in academic or clinical settings.

Preferred:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in surgical education.

• Experience enhancing a surgical residency program.

• Strong knowledge of the ABS certification process.

Application Instructions:
Submit CV via KU Medical Center Careers portal:

• Direct Link

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance (coverage begins on hire date).

• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, and discretionary day.

• Retirement programs with employer contributions.

• Paid parental leave and additional voluntary benefits.

EEO Statement:
KU Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to legally protected characteristics.