Program Director, General Surgery Residency Program

Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) is seeking an accomplished and dedicated surgeon to serve as the Program Director (PD) for our General Surgery Residency Program. The ideal candidate will be board certified in Surgical Critical Care and hold American Board of Surgery (ABS) certification in General Surgery. This PD role offers the opportunity to advance surgical education through teaching, mentorship, and program development, while maintaining a strong clinical presence. We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Position HighlightsOversee and manage administration and operations of the GME programResponsible for curriculum development, assessment methods, and continuous program improvementResponsible for recruitment, selection, and evaluations of residentsMentor and educate residents on clinical academic and professional developmentMaintain active clinical practice in general surgery and surgical critical careCore Faculty appointmentShared callCommunity HighlightsLow cost of livingExcellent real estateRural and urban life within driving distanceSafe, family-friendly communitiesAccess to the Adirondack and Catskill mountain rangesMulti-cultural populationPublic and private schoolsAccess to Boston, New York City and CanadaRevitalized downtownNewest hospital in New York StateMVHS is dedicated to supporting our physicians and practitioners, enabling them to deliver premier healthcare to our region, keeping our patients as the focus of all we do. MVHS strives to be the trusted healthcare system of choice through clinical quality, excellence in service and education, compassionate care, promotion of wellness and operational efficiency.The MVHS Medical Group has 16 primary care locations. The group also provides services in many specialty areas including women's and children's health; general, cardiothoracic, vascular, orthopedic and neurological surgery; advanced endoscopy, wound care, bariatric, cardiovascular, comprehensive stroke, cancer, immune health, behavioral health, psychiatry and neurosciences, pulmonary critical care and urology.MVHS serves Oneida, Herkimer and Madison counties with our flagship, Wynn Hospital, located in Utica, New York. The Utica area boasts one of the largest 15K road races in the nation (Boilermaker), 900 acres of city parks, a zoo, a large arts institute and museums, theaters, a sports/concert arena, numerous historical sites and entertainment options including the Turning Stone Resort Casino and the Utica Comets AHL hockey club. Also known as "the city that loves refugees," Utica is home to more than 40 nationalities and offers extraordinary dining options that include Bosnian, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Italian, German, Caribbean and many more.Utica is located near the foothills of the Adirondacks, which provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities including hiking, camping, boating, skiing and fishing. Nearby colleges, universities and a technology park provide employment opportunities for spouses and partners. Utica and the surrounding areas have plenty of affordable housing in safe, close-knit communities.For confidential consideration please email your CV to our physician recruiter, Alexa Hammill.

Created: 2026-03-06