Academic Physician - MD/DO - Internal Medicine

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Community Description:

About SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis:

Position Overview:

SSM Health t. Mary's Hospital – St. Louis is seeking a  Core Faculty (CF) Internal Medicine Physician to join its ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency Program. This position combines  outpatient clinical practice with a dedicated commitment to  graduate medical education , resident mentorship, and program leadership.

The Core Faculty member will work closely with the Program Director to support curriculum development, resident assessment, recruitment, and scholarly activity while maintaining a robust clinical presence.

Qualifications & Credentialing:

• MD or DO degree
• ABIM board-certified or  board-eligible with certification expected within 2 years
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Missouri
• Demonstrated interest in academic medicine, teaching, and resident development

FTE Allocation:

• 0.1 FTE (10%) : Administrative and educational responsibilities for the residency program, as delegated by the Program Director
• 0.9 FTE (90%) : Clinical practice

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Primary clinical assignment is  outpatient Internal Medicine and Transitional Care Clinics
• Supervision of 100% of resident patient encounters , Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Oversight includes:
• Resident documentation
• Orders
• Plans of care
• An  inpatient clinical component may be added in the future based on program needs and Core Faculty composition

Educational & Administrative Responsibilities

Core Faculty members are expected to play a significant role in the educational mission of the program, including:

• Development, implementation, and assessment of one or more major curricular components (e.g., patient safety, quality improvement, health disparities, or core didactics)
• Design and implementation of resident assessment strategies aligned with  ACGME competencies
• Participation in and delivery of educational activities, including didactics, simulation, and skills labs
• Active participation in  resident recruitment, interview, and selection , with a commitment to diversity
• Advising, mentoring, and coaching residents throughout training
• Membership on the  Clinical Competency Committee (CCC)
• Participation in the  Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) , including implementation and analysis of action plans
• Oversight and support of resident:
• Quality improvement and patient safety projects
• Scholarly activity, including research, posters, presentations, and publications
• Oversight of  faculty development within the residency program
• Design and implementation of simulation and standardized patient experiences
• Development and oversight of  resident remediation and performance improvement plans
• Leadership of program initiatives focused on  resident and faculty well-being

Performance Expectations:

Core Faculty members are expected to meet the following benchmarks:

• Communication of expectations to residents at the start of each clinic block with follow-up on goals and accountability (100% expectation )
• Comprehensive EHR attestations with oversight of resident notes, orders, and care plans (80% expectation )
• Completion of all formative resident evaluations in the New Innovations platform with 1:1 in-person feedback (100% expectation )
• Participation in:
• Quarterly faculty meetings (80%)
• Faculty development activities (80%)
• ACGME Program Faculty Survey (100% annually )
• Annual Faculty Retreat ( once every 2 years )
• Annual participation in clinical curriculum review and revision
• Participation in resident recruitment activities when requested by the Program Director (80%)
• Resident mentorship:
• 1–2 residents per PGY level
• Minimum of one in-person mentoring session per quarter (100% expectation )
• Design and oversight of individualized learning plans and remediation efforts
• Scholarly output expectations:
• At least  one quality improvement or research project per year
• Support dissemination through presentations, posters, or peer reviewed publications
• Teaching expectations:
• Minimum of  three noon conference presentations per academic year
• Participation in noon conference case discussions, including Intern Case Report (75%)

Why This Role Matters:

This position is critical to the success of the Internal Medicine Residency Program and offers the opportunity to shape resident education, curriculum development, and program culture while maintaining an active clinical practice.

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis is a two-time winner of the Premier Award for Quality, and one of Forbes' 2026 Top Hospitals. Centrally located in metro St. Louis, the hospital provides exceptional care and is a Level III Time Critical Diagnosis STEMI Center. The 525-bed hospital offers a wide variety of in and outpatient services, including cancer care, a wound center, CV and open-heart surgery, a chest pain center, and advanced stroke care. SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis handles high-risk obstetrics and fetal surgery, along with comprehensive women's breast health services. Advanced diagnostic and comprehensive robotic-assisted procedural equipment are available.

Through its affiliation with St. Louis University School of Medicine, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis offers residency programs in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OBGYN.

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.

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