Academic Med-Peds – Faculty - Assoc. Program Director
Job Description
University Health Physicians, is a multi-specialty academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM) in conjunction with its major teaching facility University Health (UH).
UHP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud of our diverse workforce.
Many UHP physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents, fellows, and medical students. The UMKC SOM accepts students directly out of high school for a six-year combined baccalaureate/Doctor of Medicine program. The UMKC SOM Graduate Medical Education program supports over 30 residencies and fellowships.
UH is known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital” and is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. UH is an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, UH has been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.
Job Description
University Health Physicians (UHP), the academic group practice for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM), seeks Internal Medicine–Pediatrics (Med-Peds) faculty for Primary Care positions. Opportunities include ambulatory-only or combined ambulatory + inpatient practice within a mission-driven, safety-net academic medical center.
The ideal candidate will have the clinical expertise, academic interest, and interpersonal skills to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and active academic section.
Primary Care Faculty
Requirements:
- BE/BC in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
- Strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and academic engagement
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary commensurate with experience and academic rank
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Supportive academic environment with opportunities for professional growth
Inclusive Part-Time Leadership Role (0.1 FTE): Leadership Role:
Associate Program Director – Med-Peds Residency
Start Date: July 2026
The APD will serve as core residency leadership with primary focus on ambulatory education, continuity clinic operations, and ambulatory didactics, along with contributions to the QI curriculum, ITE remediation, and board preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee resident clinic scheduling, continuity requirements, panel management, and clinic flow
- Lead and develop the ambulatory didactics curriculum
- Support and implement the longitudinal QI curriculum
- Provide ITE performance review, coaching, and individualized learning plans
- Develop and oversee Med-Peds board prep curriculum
- Serve as a core member of residency leadership and mentor residents
Qualifications
- MD/DO with board certification in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
- Commitment to ambulatory education, curriculum development, and/or QI
- Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- QI training/experience (or ability to complete prior to start)
- Familiarity with ACGME requirements; experience with outpatient operations preferred
H1B applicants are welcome to apply. J1 applicants with a 2027 hire date are welcome to apply but we can no longer consider J1 applicants for 2026 hire dates.
The Department of Medicine is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.
How to apply:
Submit CV and cover letter indicating interest in:
- Primary Care role
- APD role
- Or combined position