Medical Director

Medical Director of Women's Health Primary CarePosition Title: Medical Director of Women's Health Primary Care Location: University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Reports to: Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine Application Deadline: Open to FillPosition Summary The UCSF Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) is seeking an experienced and dedicated physician leader to serve as Medical Director of the Women's Health Primary Care practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead a well-established ambulatory practice focused on comprehensive women's health while contributing to UCSF's mission to improve healthcare quality, access, and equity.The Medical Director will oversee clinical operations and provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice providers. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and contribute to the clinical, educational, and quality improvement missions of the division.The selected candidate will provide comprehensive ambulatory internal medicine care and may participate in teaching, scholarship, and clinical practice improvement within either the Clinician Teacher or Clinician Educator track.Key Responsibilities • Clinical Care: Provide high-quality, evidence-based primary care with a focus on adult women's health in an ambulatory setting. • Leadership and Administration: Serve as Medical Director for the Women's Health Primary Care practice, including oversight of approximately 12 physicians within a multidisciplinary team. Lead clinical operations, support provider development, and collaborate on strategic initiatives. • Medical Education (as applicable): Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows; contribute to curriculum development and educational innovation. • Quality Improvement: Lead or participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, clinical workflows, and health outcomes.Qualifications • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution • Board Certification/Eligibility in Internal Medicine • Valid California medical license and DEA registration by the start date • Proven expertise in providing ambulatory internal medicine care, with a strong commitment to clinical excellence • Prior leadership experience (e.g., Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Site Director, or similar roles)Preferred Qualifications • Experience in women's health primary care • Interest or experience in quality improvement, practice innovation, or clinical operations • Interest in teaching or academic scholarshipAbout UCSF Health and DGIM Founded in 1980 by Dr. Steve Schroeder, the UCSF Division of General Internal Medicine (DGIM) has grown to include about 80 faculty members, 3 fellows, 72 internal medicine residents (including 30 primary care residents), and 140 staff members. DGIM serves a heterogenous population of over 25,000 patients and consistently receives high marks in patient satisfaction.DGIM is a part of UCSF Health. A national leader, UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the top academic health centers. It is the only medical school in the country ranked in the top five in both primary care and biomedical research by U.S. News & World Report. UCSF Medical Center ranks #1 in California and the San Francisco metro area.Primary Care Residency and Research Excellence UCSF's Primary Care Internal Medicine Residency program is nationally recognized for training physicians to care for complex patients across ambulatory and inpatient settings. In addition to clinical excellence, DGIM researchers conduct a broad spectrum of research, from human genetics to population health, all aimed at improving healthcare outcomes.Women's Health Primary Care is a key component of DGIM's clinical programs, providing comprehensive, patient-centered care across the lifespan. Services include preventive health care (e.g., cervical and breast cancer screening), reproductive and sexual health (contraception, STI screening and treatment), prenatal and postpartum care, menopause management, and the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions as they uniquely affect women.Application Process Please apply here and submit the following materials: • Curriculum Vitae (CV) • Cover Letter • Contact Information for Three ReferencesApplicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. For inquiries, contact Dr. Judith Walsh-Cassidy, DGIM Search Committee Chair, at View email address on click.appcast.io positions that are 51% effort or more: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $114,100-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.For positions that are 50% effort or less: See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,500-$246,000.