Associate Program Director

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About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children's Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper's facilities annually. Cooper's ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

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Unit Overview

Key Responsibilities

Program Vision, Compliance & Oversight

• Collaborate with the Program Director to execute the program's vision and educational goals.
• Ensure ongoing ACGME compliance; assist with documentation and reporting.

Faculty Development

• Supervise and support the growth and development of core faculty.
• Conduct quarterly faculty check-ins and evaluations.
• Observe teaching rounds and provide real-time feedback.
• Lead and attend faculty development workshops and conferences.

Resident Mentorship & Development

• Oversee and mentor an assigned resident cohort.
• Conduct quarterly check-ins and contribute to performance improvement plans.
• Participate in onboarding bootcamps and maintain weekly GME office hours at Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional.
• Support remediation and structured development plans.
• Supervise the assigned chief resident and assume chief duties when needed (e.g., during night float, ICU nights, PTO, or sick leave).
• Actively participate in resident wellness initiatives, program events, graduation, and residency fairs to foster program culture.

Educational Leadership

• Deliver didactic lectures, including noon conferences and morning reports.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and resident scholarly activity.
• Serve on key committees such as the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC).
• Support the program's academic culture by attending M&M conferences, Practicing Excellence sessions, and Grand Rounds (in-person preferred; remote attendance available).
• Mentor residents in M&M case presentations, sharing the educational leadership responsibilities with the Program Director.

Resident Recruitment

• Participate fully in the recruitment process: interviewing applicants, reviewing files, and attending the Rank List Meeting.

Short Description

The Associate Program Director (APD) for the Internal Medicine Residency Program supports the Program Director in developing program guidelines, managing the application process, and overseeing various aspects of the residency. The APD ensures compliance with ACGME accreditation standards and contributes to the design and delivery of a high-quality educational experience for residents.

This leadership role blends clinical teaching, mentorship, and administrative oversight to further the program's mission.

License/Certification Requirements

• Board Certification in Internal Medicine
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical practice (inpatient and/or outpatient)
• Passion for graduate medical education and mentorship
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Prior teaching or leadership experience preferred

Special Requirements

• Must provide clinical services at Cooper University Hospital at Cape Regional. (If currently based at another site, a transition to Cape Regional will be required.
• Must hold or be eligible for a faculty appointment at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University (CMSRU). Assistance will be provided during onboarding, if needed.

Salary Min ($)

USD $1.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $2.00