Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!

Morehouse School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics seeks an energetic and compassionate Program Director to lead our amazing Pediatrics Residency Training Program.  

The Morehouse School of Medicine Pediatric Residency Training Program is committed to training excellent pediatricians with an expertise in community-based health delivery and advocacy, aimed at promoting lifelong health habits that decrease health disparities in poor, rural, racially, and economically disadvantaged populations.

Appointment as full-time Associate Professor or Professor of Pediatrics at Morehouse School of Medicine will be commensurate with experience, training, and achievement.  The anticipated start date is Fall 2023.

Broadly, the program director has responsibility, authority, and accountability to oversee all aspects of pediatric residency education and training.  This includes oversight of curriculum, evaluation, learning environment, resident supervision, program management and accreditation. Ultimately, the program director ensures the program’s compliance with the ACGME Pediatric Program Requirement which can be found at: https://www.acgme.org/specialties/pediatrics/program-requirements-and-faqs-and-applications/.

 The person in this role reports to the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics and the DIO of Morehouse School of Medicine. The role has 0.5 FTE allocated for administrative leadership and development of the residency program. 

Applicants must be board certified in Pediatrics and /or a subspecialty and possess and valid Georgia state medical license and DEA.  Experience in Graduate Medical Education leadership and Residency Program Development is also required. 

To learn more about our program, visit our website here. 

Interested candidates should submit a formal CV and cover letter via email to:

S. Lynn Gardner, MD, MBA, FAAP                                                           Zsa Zsa Lambert

Interim Chair, Department of Pediatrics                 and                       Administrative Assistant to Dr. Gardner

Morehouse School of Medicine                                                               zzlambert@msm.edu

sgardner@msm.edu

Applicants must be board certified in Pediatrics and /or a subspecialty and possess and valid Georgia state medical license and DEA.  Experience in Graduate Medical Education leadership and Residency Program Development is also required. 

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.