Inaugural Family Medicine Residency Director- MUSC Health Kershaw

The Medical University of South Carolina and MUSC Health are seeking an outstanding physician to establish a new Family Medicine Residency Program in the role of Family Medicine Residency Program Director in Camden, South Carolina. The Residency Program is anticipated to start in 2028 with 8 residents and will join MUSCs rapidly growing GME programs in the Regional Health Network.

Operating out of MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center, MUSCs upcoming Midlands Family Medicine Residency Program will offer the Program Director the opportunity to develop a diverse and challenging academic Family Medicine curriculum, mentor residents, and participate in leadership development activities. The Program Director will have responsibility and authority for the administration and operations of the program, including the supervision, teaching and evaluation of residents in keeping with the ACGME core competencies.

Other responsibilities include:

Program development and growth in adherence to ACGME accreditation requirements

Ensuring compliance with MUSC-Regional Networks policies and procedures

Didactic/clinical teaching and supervision of residents in the Family Medicine program

Providing direct patient care as part of the faculty practice, including call coverage

Participation in quality improvement and research programs and other collaborative activities within the MUSC community

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to relate to care team members at all levels within the organization, including office staff, faculty, and senior leadership. In addition, candidates should display initiative, a positive attitude, flexibility, commitment to institutional goals and objectives, and must hold themselves and others to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct.

Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited school of medicine

Graduation from an ACGME or AOA accredited Family Medicine residency program

Certification by the American Board of Family Medicine or American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians

Unrestricted licensure in the State of South Carolina

Unrestricted federal and state-controlled substance registration

Outstanding clinical skills, including significant experience caring for inpatient and outpatient newborns, children, and adults, and performing ambulatory procedures

Outstanding educational and administrative skills, with a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Regional or national leadership experience

Significant accomplishment in scholarly activity

We will provide:

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Occurrence malpractice coverage

Employer-funded retirement plan

$5,000 CME allowance + 5 days off for CME

Epic EMR platform

Nuance DAX Copilot

Dedicated administrative time

About MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center:

MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare system providing a range of diagnostic, medical, surgical, rehabilitation, and post-acute care services. It includes the 119-bed Medical Center in Camden, SC, MUSC Health Elgin Medical Pavilion in Elgin, SC, and MUSC Health Lugoff Medical Pavilion in Lugoff, SC, as well as a sleep diagnostics center, and home health and hospice program.

Throughout more than 100 years of service to the community, Kershaw Medical Centers mission has remained the same: to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research, and exceptional patient care.

About the area:

Kershaw County, South Carolina, home to Camden, SC, where MUSC Health - Kershaw Medical Center is located, is one of the states fastest growing areas, and its just a 30-minute drive from South Carolinas capital city, Columbia, SC. In Camden, you can enjoy the pace and charm of small-town life without sacrificing the convenience and connectivity afforded by proximity to a larger city. Camden boasts a rich historical and cultural community, year-round recreational activities, and affordable real estate, including waterfront housing available on nearby Lake Wateree.

From Camden, you are only a 45-minute drive away from Columbia Metropolitan Airport, a 90-minute drive away from Charlotte, NC, and the Charlotte International Airport (CLT), and just 2.5 hours from Charleston International Airport (CHS), and the scenic beaches and historic charm of Charleston, SC.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

Full Time