Position: Family Medicine Program Director Department: South Central Regional Medical Center Job Summary South Central Regional Medical Center (SCRMC) in Laurel, Mississippi, is seeking a full-time, board-certified Family Medicine physician to serve as Program Director for its future Family Medicine Residency Program, set to launch in 2027. This is a unique leadership opportunity to shape the future of family medicine education in a thriving, supportive healthcare environment while living in one of Mississippi’s most charming towns. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Overall leadership, administration, and oversight of the Family Medicine Residency Program in accordance with ACGME Family Medicine Program Director requirements. • Developing and implementing an innovative, high-quality curriculum that meets both ACGME standards and the evolving needs of patients and learners. • Providing direct supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of residents in a variety of clinical settings, including ambulatory and inpatient care. • Ensuring the program meets or exceeds requirements related to resident education, scholarly activity, quality improvement, and board preparation. • Recruiting and retaining high-caliber faculty and residents. • Participating in clinical practice (approximately 20–30%) to maintain engagement in patient care and serve as a role model to residents. • Promoting a learning environment that fosters resident well-being, equity, and professionalism. • Collaborating with SCRMC’s DIO, administrative leadership and community partners to ensure program growth and sustainability. • Overseeing resident and faculty scholarly activity, including quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, and community health projects. Requirements • Board Certified in Family Medicine. • Minimum of three years of educational and/or administrative experience within an accredited Family Medicine Residency Program. • A Mississippi medical license. • Demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching, patient care, and leadership. • Proven ability to work collaboratively with academic and clinical teams. • Experience in developing or leading a residency program is strongly preferred. Compensation and Benefits • Competitive salary • Full suite of health and retirement benefits • CME allowance • Relocation assistance • Med malpractice coverage • Supportive work environment and strong administrative backing Join Us If you are passionate about Family Medicine education, dedicated to shaping the next generation of physicians, and ready to lead in a community-centered medical institution, we encourage you to apply.