Internal Medicine Residency Program Director in Mississippi

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, hospital employed opportunity
• Develop the Internal Medicine residency program at our hospital, including establishing our program's vision and mission, establishing the curriculum and taking part in submitting our initial program application for accreditation.
  
• Internal Medicine program planned to launch in 2027
• 18 residents, six per year
• Hospital has established Transitional Year and Emergency Medicine programs already in place 
• Recruit, appoint, evaluate, and retain program leadership in accordance with ACGME requirements.
• Assist with and attend didactics/education activities, which may include making and presenting lectures, moderating a journal club, moderating an M&M conference, or participating in orientation week, simulation day, and/or research days.
• Lead the process to interview residency program candidates on select interview days.
• Develop and ensure residents know their educational goals and schedules for the assigned rotation(s).
• Ensure residents receive the required hands-on clinical training per the ACGME internal medicine program requirements and that faculty take the time to answer questions, prompt learning, and offer salient teaching points.
• Ensure the residents are provided informal and formal feedback throughout each supervisory period so they are learning and growing. At the end of the rotation, ensure the resident is provided formal feedback through an online form and review the formal feedback with them as appropriate.Ensure that if the resident is being supervised by a group or team, feedback about the resident's performance is aggregated and shared by the faculty member responsible for completing the evaluation on behalf of the group.

Qualifications:

• Physician must be board-certified in the United States in the field of Internal Medicine
• Completion of U.S. residency training required
• Must have a genuine desire to teach and mentor residents
• Must have documented administrative and/or academic leadership experience to ensure effective implementation of the ACGME requirements
• Eligible for Mississippi medical licensure

Competitive Compensation & Benefits Package May Include:

• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical loan repayment assistance
• Full malpractice coverage
• Office space will be provided
• Comprehensive health benefits package including 401(k)
• Paid CME time with annual allowance
• Personal time off (PTO)

Merit Health Wesley is a 211-bed, full-service hospital serving as a regional referral center for the Pine Belt. With more than 300 physicians and 1,200 healthcare professionals, the hospital has built a strong reputation for quality, safety, and advanced specialty care. The facility is nationally recognized for performance in heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, and surgical care. It is also the region’s only accredited Chest Pain Center and heart failure accredited hospital. Merit Health Wesley has made significant investments in surgical innovation, including robotic-assisted technology for orthopedics, spine, knee, and hip replacement. Located on an 85-acre campus in west Hattiesburg, the hospital continues to expand specialty services while serving a broad regional patient base, creating meaningful opportunities for physicians looking to build a high-impact practice in a growing market.

For residency leadership, Merit Health Wesley offers the opportunity to shape training within a high-volume, clinically diverse environment that balances academic structure with community-based medicine. The hospital provides a strong case mix, institutional support, and continued investment in specialty growth, creating a meaningful platform for a Program Director who wants to build, strengthen, and lead with impact.

Home to William Carey University, home to the largest medical school in the state of Mississippi, with 200 students per class and the University of Southern Mississippi, the city benefits from a steady academic presence and an educated community base. Healthcare is a central pillar of the local economy. For an Internal Medicine leader, this means a sustainable referral network, collaborative specialty access, and meaningful opportunities for program growth.

Lifestyle-wise, Hattiesburg offers a high quality of life with low cost of living, short commutes, and strong public and private school options. The revitalized downtown features local restaurants, breweries, and live music, while outdoor amenities like the 44-mile Longleaf Trace provide year-round recreation. It’s also within 90 minutes of the Gulf Coast and about two hours from New Orleans.

For a Program Director, Hattiesburg offers the ability to lead and shape a residency program in a clinically rich environment while enjoying professional influence, institutional access, and community impact. 

Merit Health Wesley is a 211-bed acute care hospital located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The hospital provides comprehensive medical and surgical services, emergency care, and specialty services to residents of South Mississippi. Merit Health Wesley continues to evolve to meet the changing healthcare needs of the region while maintaining a commitment to compassionate, quality care.

Hattiesburg is a regional hub in southern Mississippi with a population of approximately 45,000 and is home to The University of Southern Mississippi . Known as The Hub City, Hattiesburg offers a low cost of living, access to major Gulf Coast and regional cities, and cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, and historic landmarks.