Physician Academic/Faculty/Research - Competitive Salary
Company: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. Sch
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview: The Department of Family and Community
Medicine (DFCM) at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D.
School of Medicine (WMed) continues to lead change for health care
in Michigan. The DFCM is seeking a Program Director for its 6-6-6
Family Medicine Residency in Battle Creek, MI. Launched in 2019
with tremendous community support, the Battle Creek program
partners with Bronson Battle Creek Hospital and Grace Health, a
beautiful Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that houses the
residency’s outpatient practice. This program successfully
graduated its first class in 2022 and remains one of the only
residencies in the state to be based entirely in an FQHC. Known as
“Cereal City, USA”, Battle Creek is a vibrant, diverse,
well-resourced area with numerous opportunities for collaboration,
as the program develops rich learning experiences for trainees
while demonstrating its commitment to improving community health.
This program joined the established WMed Family Medicine Residency
in Kalamazoo. The two programs work collaboratively to enhance the
education of all students and residents, leveraging each group's
unique talents and offerings to strengthen the department. As a
community supported residency with the backing of an academic
university program we have the best of both worlds. Our residents
are trained to competently practice the full scope of family
medicine. The program is open to supporting leading edge skills and
innovation in its faculty. Responsibilities: Preparation of a
written statement outlining the educational goals of the program
with respect to knowledge, skills and other attributes of residents
at each level of training and for each major rotation or other
program assignment. Selection of residents for appointment to the
program in accordance with institutional and departmental policies
and procedures. Selection, supervision and evaluation of the School
of Medicine program faculty and other teaching faculty at the
participating institutions. Supervision of residents through
explicit written descriptions of supervisory lines of
responsibility for the care of patients, which are communicated to
all members of the program staff. Residents are provided with
prompt, reliable systems for communication and interaction with
supervisory physicians. Regular and formal evaluation of residents’
knowledge, skills and overall performance based on the competency
standards. Provision of a written final evaluation for each
resident who completes the program, including: review of
performance throughout residency and professional ability to
practice competently and independently. Monitoring of resident
stress, including mental or emotional conditions inhibiting
performance and/or learning; and drug-/or alcohol-related
dysfunction, and referal to counseling as appropriate. Trends
resident stress and modifies environment as is appropriate.
Preparation of an accurate statistical and narrative description of
the program as requested by the Residency Review Committee (RRC) or
AOA. Notifies the accrediting organization (ACGME/AOA) regarding
major programmatic changes and obtains approval. Provides direction
and assistance to residents in developing research projects and
involvement in quality improvement activities. Participation in
scholarly activities. Supervises clinical medical director in
administration of clinic (as applicable). Program and clinic budget
development and implementation. Availability to work on weekends
and evenings to complete time sensitive projects. Acquires
knowledge for new technology and policy/procedure revisions. All
other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of
experience at a teaching institution with administrative abilities
demonstrated for MD; 3 years of experience for DO. Prior
supervisory experience. Current Board Certification State of
Michigan Licensure in the area of specialty Appointment in good
standing at Bronson Hospital.
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