Associate Program Director, General Psychiatry Residency

About Dell Medical School

As part of The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation's leading research universities, the Dell Medical School pursues innovation in the redesign of healthcare delivery, excellence in healthcare research, and programs in interdisciplinary and inter-professional education. It is the fifth medical school in the UT System and the first medical school established in nearly five decades by a member of the Association of American Universities, an organization of leading public and private research universities.

The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health. Announced in August 2023 with planning and implementation underway, The University of Texas Medical Center will cement Austin as a premier destination for health care alongside other major Texas cities. With two new, state-of-the-art hospitals - A UT specialty hospital and a cancer center being built by MD Anderson - plus the academic and research expertise of UT, The University of Texas Medical Center will provide the integrated, world-class care that is a hallmark of academic medicine.

The Dell Medical School is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute to excellence within the health learning system.

About the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Our department leads psychiatry education for the Dell Medical School and its post-graduate programs train mental health professionals to become 21st-century leaders in the fields of psychiatry and psychology. Clinical services provide informed, evidence-based care for individuals and families in multiple general medical and specialty behavioral health settings with an active and strong presence in community settings. Importantly, the Department is leading efforts at the University of Texas-Austin to execute cutting-edge basic and clinical research that illuminates the underlying neurobiological causes of psychiatric disorders and identifies novel treatments for psychiatric disorders. Student loan forgiveness is available for faculty of the Department of Psychiatry through the Texas Mental Health Professionals Loan Repayment Program.

About the Associate Program Director Position

Dell Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at The University of Texas at Austin, in conjunction with Integral Care, seeks a board certified/board eligible psychiatrist to serve as Associate Program Director of our General Psychiatric Residency Program and join our clinical faculty in Austin, Texas. Successful candidates will have a strong interest in graduate medical education and a desire to contribute to the development of clinical, educational and research initiatives that revolutionize how people get and stay mentally healthy in Central Texas and beyond.

The Psychiatry Residency Program combines a rich history with the excitement of new collaborations and opportunities, built by energetic new faculty members and world class researchers engaging in bold new programs. Our current residency class trains twelve residents within each graduate class year. Residents rotate through a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings at UT Health Austin, Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, Ascension Seton Behavioral Health, Ascension Seton Shoal Creek, Dell Children's Medical Center, Austin State Hospital, and multiple local mental health community clinics.

We seek candidates committed to providing exemplary care and treatment that restores hope and helps patients live healthier, fuller lives. The successful candidate's appointment within the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences requires regular participation in educational activities with medical students, residents, and fellows in broad clinical settings. Additionally, this physician will have opportunities for collaborations that allow for the pursuit of innovative clinical programming and research initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Residency Program Director with administration and operations of the residency program, teaching and scholarly activity, resident recruitment and selection, orientation, evaluation, promotion, and disciplinary action, and resident education in the context of patient care.
• Assume other responsibilities as delineated in the Residency Program Requirements of the ACGME.
• Assist with the design and conduct of the program in a manner consistent with the program aims, including objectives and measures of effectiveness, and regularly reevaluate the aims for consistency with the needs of the community and missions of the University of Texas Dell Medical School. Regularly organize a Program Evaluation Committee to assess the quality of the program according to standards established by the ACGME.
• Ensure best practices of compliance with ACGME standards, including curriculum development, trainee evaluation and feedback, policy development and implementation, monitoring duty hours and trainee wellness, while also assessing and documenting the competency of each trainee and continually evaluating the educational process.
• Lead residents, listen to their concerns and advocate for tangible changes that positively impact resident well-being and learning.
• Collaborate closely with Clinical and Research Division Leaders to create and integrate high-quality experiences for learners and maintain and liaise with clinical leadership across sites to ensure compliance with respective clinical expectations at each site by the trainees.
• Take appropriate action as needed to ensure acceptable clinical performance and professional conduct.
• Maintain collaborative leadership with other University of Texas Dell Medical School Fellowship programs.
• Support the implementation of actions pertaining to the Program taken by the Graduate Medical Education Committee, Medical Staff, Executive Staff of Dell Medical School, or the ACGME
• Support the organization of the Program, including the curricula, resident, and faculty schedules, and implementation of educational objectives
• In addition to duties as Associate Program Director, the selected candidate will also provide clinical services and direct supervision of residents in their primary clinical assignment.

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Why Join Our Team

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package that is well rounded and competitive, making it desirable for individuals with excellent clinical skills, a passion for education, and potential for scholarly contributions to join a dynamic department in an innovative and growing medical school.

Required:

• Current certification in General Psychiatry
• Prior experience with psychiatry education program leadership, administration, and teaching in ACGME-accredited training programs.
• Strong character, leadership, and communication skills
• Demonstration of outstanding academic accomplishments and trajectory which may include innovative educational program development, excellence in teaching, clinical leadership, or research.

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the required application form and submit their most up to date resume online.

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.