Assistant Residency Program Director (Open Rank, ...

Description The Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine seeks an outstanding psychiatrist to serve as Assistant Residency Program Director (APD). Rank (Assistant/Associate/Professor) and tenure status are commensurate with qualifications. The APD will join a dedicated residency leadership team to advance curriculum, rotations, recruitment, and resident professional development while contributing to high-quality clinical care and scholarly activity. Clinical duties may include inpatient psychiatry, consultation-liaison, addiction services, general outpatient, and subspecialty clinics within UVA Health. The incumbent will teach and supervise residents and medical students, provide in-person services, participate in telepsychiatry where appropriate, and share in faculty call on nights/weekends as part of a rotation. This role is an excellent opportunity for a clinician-educator interested in academic psychiatry, patient care, teaching, mentoring, and program innovation. Key Responsibilities _Administrative_ u00b7 Collaborate with the Program Director, Associate Program Directors, and GME partners on program operations, accreditation readiness, and continuous quality improvement. u00b7 Support resident recruitment and selection, including application review, interview day execution, and rank list preparation. u00b7 Coach residents in clinical competency, scholarly development, professionalism, and career planning; contribute to CCC/PEC activities and documentation. _Clinical Care_ u00b7 Provide psychiatric evaluation and treatment in assigned clinical settings (inpatient, C-L, ED/urgent care, addiction services, and/or ambulatory clinics). u00b7 Partner with interprofessional teams to deliver integrated, measurement-based, recovery-oriented care; contribute to access and throughput initiatives. _Program Development, Scholarship, and Service_ u00b7 Advance educational initiatives u00b7 Engage in scholarly activity in medical education and/or clinical domains u00b7 Serve on departmental and institutional committees as assigned. Location UVA Health is located in Charlottesville, Virginiau2014a vibrant, historically rich community with strong schools, easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a thriving arts/food scene. Dual-career support is available for faculty spouses/partners through UVA. Minimum Qualifications u00b7 MD or DO (or foreign equivalent). u00b7 Board-eligible or board-certified in Psychiatry by start date; u00b7 Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia. u00b7 Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and teaching. Please apply online at with all required documents. Background checks, pre-employment health screenings, and drug screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here ( to read more about UVAu2019s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment. The University of Virginia offers confidential Dual Career Services to partners of incoming faculty candidates. To learn more, please visit dualcareer.virginia.edu

Created: 2025-12-05