Residency Program Director/Physician - Dept of Family & Community Medicine

Seeking a Program Director to lead a vibrant urban Family Medicine Residency. Established in 1970, the program is part of Hennepin Healthcare and Hennepin County Medical Center, a busy safety net healthcare system.  Whittier Clinic, home of the residency program, is located in South Minneapolis, Minnesota and is the medical home for a multicultural patient population.

We train Residents in full spectrum Family Medicine including:

• FM-led inpatient care
• FM-led Obstetrics
• Primary Care Integrative Medicine
• Coordinated care of complex patients
• Integrated Behavioral Health
• Gender-affirming care for adult and adolescent patients
• Training in high-risk OB, gestational diabetes and pregnancy and parenting group visits

Our mission is to educate Family Physicians to become leaders in Family Medicine and Community Health and to serve our diverse urban community. We provide healthcare for all. Advocacy, family-centered care, and attention to social determinants of health are our values. We are committed to teaching these values to the next generation of Family Physicians.

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Hennepin Healthcare benefit offerings (0.50 FTE or greater) include: several medical insurance plans to select from, dental insurance, generous 401(a) company contribution and paid time off, annual Business Expense Account dollars, time off for Continuing Medical Education, and more. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hennepin Healthcare is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Our Office of Professional Worklife and other institutional supports are available to help with your sense of wellness. It is our firm belief that we must attend to our own well-being before we can care for others. As the practice of medicine can be as intense and stressful as it is rewarding, we are committed to supporting and promoting your well-being.

We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are deeply committed to the goals of health equity and antiracism by teaching and working in an environment characterized by celebrating diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Applicants from diverse backgrounds or historically under-resourced communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Hennepin Healthcare (a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County) is a public, integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Hennepin County. We partner with our community, our patients, and their families to ensure access to outstanding care for everyone while improving health and wellness through teaching, patient and community education, and research.

Hennepin County Medical Center has been named one of the nation's best hospitals for over a decade by U.S. News and World Report.

Minneapolis and Saint Paul make up the Twin Cities with a major metropolitan population of over three million. Minneapolis is the City of Parks and Lakes boasting top placement nationally as a bike-friendly city. Built around the Mississippi River, the Twin Cities have become an educational, cultural, recreational and business destination.  

Located in downtown Minneapolis, Hennepin County Medical Center enjoys many nearby amenities for major sports franchises and the 2nd largest grouping of theater seatings in the United States. HCMC is easily accessible from major highways in all directions as well as easy light rail access to the Airport and Mall of America.

Medscape recently named Minneapolis as a best place to practice medicine due to factors such as teamwork with Nurse Practitioners & Physician Assistants, great cost of living, healthy patient population and abundant recreation opportunities. Part of the 14th largest metropolitan city in the United States, Minneapolis offers an exceptional quality of life to all its residents. This beautiful Upper Midwest region, considered a city by nature, is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream.

• Enjoy a metropolitan area with natural landscapes every six blocks
• An extremely active community of artists, musicians, foodies, dancers, runners, and bikers
• A place to put away your phone and enjoy family-friendly events year-round
• Ranked as the #3 fittest city in the U.S., Minneapolis offers resources that support healthy living