"Clinical Instructor & Internal Medicine PGY4 Chief Resident"

Job Details

Posting Number: F-PT/LT01964P

Working Title: Clinical Instructor & Internal Medicine PGY4 Chief Resident

Department: SOM-GME

About the University of Georgia: Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

About the College/Unit/Department: The University of Georgia is establishing a new independent School of Medicine in Athens, building on the success of the Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership, which has been educating physicians in Athens since 2010. The establishment of a new public medical school at UGA comes as the state faces a significant shortage of medical professionals. The population of Georgia, the nation’s eighth largest state, has surged to approximately 11 million residents, straining existing medical infrastructure and resulting in longer wait times for appointments and reduced access to care. Georgia currently ranks 40th in the nation for the number of active patient care physicians per capita and 41st for the number of public medical students per capita. As a top 20 public university with a thriving research enterprise and vast public service network, the University of Georgia is well positioned to produce more highly trained physicians, alleviate physician shortages, and improve the state’s ability to provide quality health care for its citizens. The School of Medicine is located on UGA’s Health Sciences Campus in Athens, home to UGA’s College of Public Health and the current AU/UGA Medical Partnership. In its inaugural year, the UGA School of Medicine plans to enroll 60 students per class, but a new $100 million medical school building will enable the UGA School of Medicine to grow to 120 students per class in the future. The University of Georgia School of Medicine is seeking accreditation and has been formally recognized with “candidate status” by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), beginning a multi-year accreditation process.

College/Unit/Department website: https://medicine.uga.edu/

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2026

Job Posting Date: 08/29/2025

Open until filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: The application packet should include a curriculum vitae, Program Director recommendation letter, and USMLE/COMLEX transcript (please use Other Documents #1 & #2 for the letter and transcript).

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement: The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Classification Title: Limited Term Clinical Faculty (EX)

Faculty Rank: Clinical Instructor

Contract Type: None (position not eligible for annual contract)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Minimum Qualifications: MD, DO, or equivalent degree

Position Summary: The PGY4 Chief Resident assists the Program Director in the administration of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, development of curriculum, and participates in academic didactic conferences as a moderator and mentor. The position involves supervision of residents, assessing and addressing resident morale, and direct patient care duties including precepting residents and medical students in the residents’ clinic. This position offers enormous possibilities for developing and enhancing clinical, teaching, and administrative skills, leadership ability, and personal growth. During the academic year, the PGY4 Chief Resident develops his/her personal leadership style, learns the complexities of conflict negotiation and resolution, and gains skills involved in administration, management, and pedagogy. The position is a one-year, non-tenure track appointment at the rank of clinical instructor and offers a unique blend of education, patient care, and administration.

Additional Requirements: Will have successfully completed an ACGME accredited categorical Internal Medicine Residency Program; Certified or eligible for American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Board Certification in Internal Medicine or one of its subspecialties; Possess or be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Georgia; Possess or be able to obtain appropriate hospital credentials and privileges; Possess or be able to obtain an unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration License

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies: Broad knowledge base; Desire for medical education; Superb presentation skills; Commitment to collaboration

Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No

Does this position require a P-Card?: No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)?: Yes

Duties/Responsibilities: The PGY4 Chief Resident is responsible for assisting Program Administration in the supervision and education of residents of the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The PGY4 Chief Resident assists Program Administration in academic and career mentoring for each resident and supports the continued accreditation of the program through application of ACGME Common and Specialty Requirements. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Prepare, organize, and teach at didactic conferences for the Internal Medicine Residency Program; Provide patient care for patients in the residency clinic, Community Internal Medicine of Athens; Provide supervision, teaching, and mentorship for residents and medical students; Serve as a role model for residents and medical students; Attend program committee meetings after normal business hours; Attend various academic and professional society conferences; Percentage Of Time: 100