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Residency Program Associate Director, Psychiatry - Fredericksburg, VA

  • Fredericksburg, VA
  • Psychiatry
  • Full-time
  • R-18159

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did.  Come join our team.

Role Overview:

The Residency Program Associate Director is a 1.0 FTE position with time allocated to clinical practice and protected time for administrative responsibilities. The Associate Director will report to the Program Director for Psychiatry and/or the DIO (Designated Institutional Officer).
The Residency Program Associate Director, Psychiatry, supports the operations of the Psychiatric residency program. Support the Program Director in the overall creation, implementation, daily operations, and accreditation of the residency program. The Associate Director also will support the Program Director in resident recruitment and selection, education, supervision, evaluation and assessment, promotion and disciplinary actions, scholarly activity; and will support an effective learning climate at all teaching sites. The Residency Program Associate Director must comply with ACGME and MWHC policies and procedures. Compliance with requirements set forth in ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Psychiatry.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

•Support Program Director in optimization of residency program.

•Support Program Director in oversight of teaching faculty.

•Attend regular meetings of residency program staff.

•Assist in annual evaluation of residency program to include faculty and resident evaluation.

•Support management of affiliation agreements for partnering sites as required by ACGME.

•Assist with development and implementation of written resident curriculum.

•Support resident adherence to educational and clinical practices, policies, and procedures at all clinical sites.

•Support the highest faculty teaching standards by promoting additional education.

•Support resident well-being.

•Promote an inclusive teaching climate supportive of diversity, address issues of inclusion and equity.

Highlights:
  • Launch and shape a new ACGME accredited residency program.
  • Support curriculum, resident mentorship, and faculty development
  • Assist with accreditation, program evaluation, and scholarly activity.
Minimum Requirements:
  • MD or DO with board certification in ABPN or American Osteopathic Board of Neurology & Psychiatry
  • Additional Year of training in advanced Psychiatry (Chief Resident equivalent) or significant inpatient practice experience.
  • Dedication toward furthering the field of hospital medicine through their scholarly teaching experiences.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in Virginia
Comprehensive Benefits Package:

•        Competitive Compensation (Guaranteed Base, Performance and Productivity Bonuses)

•           Sign-on bonus

•           Health (various options), life, vision, dental and disability insurance

•           403(b) retirement with annual matching program

•           457(b) Additional retirement program (non-matching)

•           Yearly CME and travel allowances

•           Professional liability insurance, tail coverage included

About Mary Washington Healthcare

Mary Washington Healthcare has been delivering high-quality, compassionate care for more than 125 years. Our nonprofit, independent system includes two hospitals with 571 beds, four emergency departments and more than 80 care sites across the region. We are a Level II trauma center, a primary stroke center and home to Level III NICU and a comprehensive cardiac program. Fredericksburg VA is conveniently located between Washington, D.C. and Richmond and just a short drive from the Shenandoah and Blue Mountains.  It’s a place with excellent schools, low crime and a true sense of community.

Nationally Recognized

Our reputation for clinical excellence and employee satisfaction is nationally recognized. As a physician led organization, honors include five straight Great Place to Work® designations, Forbes list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers 2025, U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings and the 2024 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®. We are also an ACGME accredited facility with both residency and fellowship programs. At the heart of these accolades is a culture of shared leadership, continuous improvement and physician collaboration. Here, every member of our team is encouraged to contribute their voice and vision to shape the future of our health system. We are proud of our legacy and even more excited about what comes next.


MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

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Meet the Team

"We are a thriving health system in the thriving community of Fredericksburg, VA."

Christopher Newman, MD, MBA

President and Chief Executive Officer

Benefits

Benefits that support you and your family.

Our benefits are designed with you in mind — providing maximum value and flexibility to match your life. Whether you’re starting your career, beginning a family or pursuing a degree, our benefits lend support where you need it, giving you peace of mind and security. Some of our common benefits include:

  • Paid time off
  • Medical and dental coverage
  • Vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Credit union membership
  • All One Health Associate assistance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings account
  • In-service education
  • Wellness program
  • Medical library
  • Various association discounts

Quality of Life

Nestled between Washington, D.C. and Richmond and just a short drive from the Shenandoah and Blue Mountains lies the quintessential Mid-Atlantic communities of Fredericksburg and Stafford, Virginia. Here, life moves at a more thoughtful pace. Your early mornings could start with a quiet drive past rolling green hills and farms then end with a walk through a bustling downtown where you can enjoy a memorable dinner at one of the region’s renowned restaurants. It’s a place with excellent schools, low crime and a true sense of community.

Whether you’re seeking arts and culture, history, recreational activity or the tranquility of the rural countryside, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the Fredericksburg area.

Award-winning Culture

An Award-Winning Health System

Our reputation for clinical excellence and employee satisfaction is nationally recognized. Our leadership, culture of continuous improvement and inclusive culture have helped us earn prestigious recognitions, including:

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