Chief Resident Opportunity - Internal Medicine and Transitional Year Residency Programs

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Chief Resident
Location: Our facility in Berwyn, Illinois
Academic Year: 2027-2028

We are excited to announce the recruitment of Chief Residents for the 2027-2028 academic year within our Internal Medicine and Transitional Year residency programs. Each year, we invite two individuals to join our leadership team.

About Us:
Our hospital is a 374-bed institution that hosts three residency programs: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and Transitional Year. We are looking for two Chief Residents to support our Internal Medicine and Transitional Year programs, collaborating closely with 42 Internal Medicine residents and 14 Transitional Year residents.

Position Overview:
The Chief Resident position is a one-year opportunity designed for recent residency graduates to enhance their teaching and leadership abilities while also gaining clinical experience as attending physicians. Many of our past Chief Residents have successfully transitioned into careers in academic medicine, competitive fellowships, and hospital medicine. Responsibilities for Chief Residents will include:

Teaching and Education:

• Facilitating educational sessions for residents and medical students through Chief-led conferences.
• Delivering CME-accredited lectures to fellow physicians.
• Overseeing simulation workshops and high-fidelity simulations.

Leadership and Administration:

• Serving as representatives for the residency programs on important hospital and program committees.
• Leading Quality Improvement Projects in collaboration with residents.

Clinical Teaching and Supervision:

• Supervising residents during continuity clinics and inpatient medicine attendings.

By the conclusion of the academic year, Chief Residents will have established a solid foundation in medical education, hospital leadership, and administrative skills, equipping them for various career paths in hospital medicine, academic medicine, or private practice.

Application Criteria:

Qualified candidates should fulfill the following criteria:
1. Possession of a Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD or DO).
2. Completion of an Internal Medicine Residency Training Program; Board Eligibility in Internal Medicine.
3. A strong passion for medical education, teaching, and curriculum development.
4. A commitment to leadership and mentorship.
5. Availability to attend the APDIM or ACGME Chief Resident Conference in the spring prior to the Chief Resident year.
6. Valid authorization to work in the US. If a work visa is necessary, only ECFMG-sponsored J1 visa holders are eligible to apply.

Location:

Our hospital is conveniently situated in Berwyn, Illinois, just a short 20-minute drive west of downtown Chicago.

Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:

• An annual salary of $102,749.
• Reimbursement for the ABIM Board exam fee (projected at $1,430 in 2026).
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
• Paid time off.
• Malpractice insurance coverage, including post-employment tail coverage.
• Funding for an approved Chief leadership training conference in the spring before the start of employment.
• Potential moonlighting opportunities within the hospitalist team (covering night shifts remotely on weekends) and/or at external organizations, depending on work authorization status.

Application Process:

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV, cover letter, and USMLE/COMLEX scores (unofficial copies are acceptable) to our Physician Recruitment Office.

Please direct your cover letter to:
The Internal Medicine Program Director
The Transitional Year Program Director
The GME Manager
We eagerly anticipate your applications and look forward to welcoming the next generation of leaders in medical education to our team!