Family Medicine Physician Job at Mohawk Valley Health System in Utica, NY

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is currently seeking a Program Director to lead the Family Medicine Residency Program. This position will be joining an Associate program director who has been with the program for many years, who will provide continued support. The position is a full-time physician position that includes a mix of clinical and non-clinical responsibilities, with significant protected time for teaching, administration and scholarly activity.

The Family Medicine Residency program is a full spectrum program and has been accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) since 1975.The ACGME accreditation was determined to be in substantial compliance with no citations. The program has also achieved accreditation for Osteopathic Recognition. There are currently 30 residents in the program and the leadership includes the Program Director and two Associate Directors. We continue to fill all slots in the match, so we never have to SOAP. With highly engaged residents and faculty and supportive administration, we strive to train Family Physicians who are prepared to practice the full scope of Family Medicine. With the hard work of all our team member we have a board pass rate of 98%!

The ideal candidate will have Family Medicine experience, with the skills and desire to teach residents.

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MVHS serves Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties with our flagship, Wynn Hospital, located in Utica, New York. The Utica area boasts one of the largest 15K road races in the nation (Boilermaker), 900 acres of city parks, a zoo, a large arts institute and museums, theaters, a sports/concert arena, numerous historical sites and entertainment options including the Turning Stone Resort Casino and the Utica Comets AHL hockey club. Also known as "the city that loves refugees," Utica is home to more than 40 nationalities and offers extraordinary dining options that include Bosnian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Italian, German, Caribbean and many more.

Utica is located near the foothills of the Adirondacks, which provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, boating, skiing and fishing. Nearby colleges, universities and a technology park provide employment opportunities for spouses and partners. Utica and the surrounding areas have plenty of affordable housing in safe, close-knit communities.