Pediatric Residency Program Director

Overview:

Akron Children's Hospital is seeking a forward-thinking, mission-driven physician-educator to serve as Pediatric Residency Program Director. This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established, nationally recognized residency program at one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the country. The Program Director will shape the future of pediatric training through innovation, collaboration, and a deep commitment to excellence in education and patient care.

What You'll Do

· Lead a dynamic, ACGME-accredited pediatric residency program with a 75-year legacy of excellence.

· Design and implement a modern, competency-based curriculum that prepares residents for the evolving landscape of pediatric medicine.

· Foster a culture of community, wellness, and academic excellence among residents and faculty.

· Collaborate with a strong leadership team, including 4 Associate Program Directors, 3 Chief Residents, and 15 core faculty.

· Champion resident recruitment, mentorship, and individualized career development.

· Promote faculty engagement and development in teaching, QI, research, and leadership.

· Integrate emerging technologies such as simulation and AI into educational strategies.

Key Responsibilities

· This is a full-time position with 75% dedicated to program leadership and 25% to clinical practice.

· Ensure full compliance with ACGME and Pediatric RRC requirements, including oversight of accreditation, annual program evaluations, and self-study processes.

· Chair the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) to monitor resident progress and drive continuous improvement.

· Oversee a holistic, global recruitment strategy to attract top-tier residency candidates.

· Support resident well-being, professional development, and individualized learning plans.

· Lead faculty development initiatives and advise on faculty appointments related to the residency program.

· Promote scholarship and resident engagement in research, QI, advocacy, and global health.

· Maintain a safe, supportive learning environment where feedback is encouraged and valued.

What We're Looking For:

Required:

· MD or DO with board certification in Pediatrics

· Faculty appointment (or eligibility)

· Demonstrated commitment to strong professional community and identity, wellness, and mentorship

Preferred:

· Advanced training in medical education, public health, or leadership (e.g., MEd, MPH, MBA)

· Experience in QI, patient safety, or population health

· Familiarity with simulation, AI in healthcare, and emerging educational technologies

Applicants, please submit your CV and a letter of intent to Sara Lee, MD, Vice Chair of Education, Department of Pediatrics and Director of Medical Education, Akron Children's Hospital (slee4@akronchildrens.org). Please know that we can be flexible on the start date-we're committed to finding the right candidate and are willing to wait for the ideal fit.

Hospital Overview: 

Akron Children's has been caring for children since 1890. With two hospital campuses, 6 regional health centers and 50+ primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we're making it easier for today's busy families to find the high-quality care they need. We also partner with other health systems to bring our neonatal and pediatric expertise to their community hospitals. 

Ranked among American's Best Children's Hospitals by Newsweek for the past three years, Akron Children's is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio. With more than a million patient visits a year, we've been leading the way to healthier futures for mor than 130 years! Children aren't just a segment of our focus; they are our focus. The services at Akron Children's span the entire scope of medical services available today - from routine and preventative care to emerging technologies in surgery and patient care. 

Akron Children's is the only freestanding pediatric hospital in Northeast Ohio and the 8th largest children's hospital in the county. We are a major teaching affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). Academic appointment is commensurate with experience. Akron Children's is dedicated to family-centered care and improving treatment of childhood illness and injury through research at the Rebecca D. Considine Clinical Research Institue.  

The resources available to our physicians, the innovate technology, the collaboration from all departments and the cohesive nature in which we work allow us to live our mission and truly treat every child as we would our own.

Community Overview:

It's something you know as soon as you experience it. Our communities - the Northeast Ohio community - are deeply ingrained into our work, our volunteerism, and our daily lives. We are truly a part of the communities we serve, and the communities are a part of us. You'll be proud to tell people you meet that you work at Akron Children's as their faces light up and they tell you their own connection to the Hospital. Working at Akron Children's gives you so many opportunities to live in, work in and love Northeast Ohio.

Runners, hikers, bikers, and families who like to explore have plenty of options including the recreation of the Towpath Trail. The 110-mile towpath trail from Cleveland to below Canton offers places of tranquility, and hidden views of wildlife. Sports are a way of life in our region with many private and public golf courses as well as numerous lakes for fishing, boating, and sailing. Not far from the Pro Football Hall of Fame, we also offer many sports opportunities for youth as well as adults including basketball, baseball, soccer, football, swimming, tennis and more.

From major league attractions to small-town appeal, Northeast Ohio has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural, and recreational resources. This four-season community offers outdoor enthusiasts more than 40,000 acres of parks for year-round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio has become a premier destination to work, live, play, shop, and dine!

Feel free to reach out to Shawna Roach at sroach@akronchildrens.org or visit www.akronchildrens.org for additional information. 

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