Program Director - New IM Residency Program - Lakewood Ranch, FL
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Opportunity Details
- Position: Program Director for a new Internal Medicine GME program
- Location: Lakewood Ranch, Florida
- Salary: Highly Competitive
Graduate Medical Education is expanding in Florida with a new Internal Medicine residency at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center. We seek an experienced leader to oversee the program, including the 2025 ACGME application process for a 2026 start.
This is an excellent opportunity to establish a new GME program on Florida’s West Coast and impact the community by training new physicians, aligning with our mission of delivering high-quality care and positive patient outcomes. The role includes direct patient care, leadership, teaching, and administrative duties.
Opportunity Highlights
- Leading the new Internal Medicine GME program
- Initially a consulting role transitioning to .6 FTE as Program Director, with remaining time in clinical practice
- Clinical practice benefits may include health, dental, life, disability insurance, PTO, and retirement plans
Position Requirements
- Current ABIM/AOBIM board certification and specialty expertise
- Recent experience as Program Director or Associate Program Director (preferred)
- At least 3 years of documented educational and/or administrative experience in an accredited GME program
- Proven leadership, educational, and clinical skills
- Recent scholarly activities or research
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership abilities
About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Located in Lakewood Ranch, LWRMC is a Joint Commission-accredited, award-winning acute care hospital serving the region since 2004, with over 750 affiliated physicians and a $120M expansion underway, including a new five-story bed tower opening in December 2025.
More info: lakewoodranchmedicalcenter.com
Living in Lakewood Ranch
Ranked the #1 multi-generational community in the U.S. since 2018, Waterside offers excellent schools, thoughtfully designed neighborhoods, golf, trails, parks, wellness facilities, and nearby Gulf Coast beaches.
More info: watersideplace.com
Additional Local Highlights
University Town Center Sarasota provides premier shopping, dining, and lifestyle experiences. More info: utcsarasota.com
Contact for More Information or Application
Karen DeSimone, Physician Recruiter
Email:
Phone: 941.961.3107