Academic Med-Peds – Faculty - Assoc. Program Director

Full time

University Health Physicians, an academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in conjunction with its major teaching facility Truman Medical Centers/University Health (TMC/UH).

University Health Truman Medical Center

University Health Physicians (UHP) is the physician group practice for the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC) in conjunction with its major teaching facility. UMKC supports several residencies and many of our physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students.  UHP is also the primary physician group for Truman Medical Centers/University Health in Kansas City, MO. known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” it is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City, MO. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, TMC/UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we have been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.

Job Description

University Health Physicians (UHP), the academic group practice for the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC SOM), seeks Internal Medicine–Pediatrics (Med-Peds) faculty for Primary Care positions. Opportunities include ambulatory-only or combined ambulatory + inpatient practice within a mission-driven, safety-net academic medical center.

The ideal candidate will have the clinical expertise, academic interest, and interpersonal skills to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic and active academic section.

Primary Care Faculty

Requirements:

BE/BC in Internal Medicine & PediatricsStrong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and academic engagement

Compensation & Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience and academic rankComprehensive benefits packageSupportive academic environment with opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive Part-Time Leadership Role (0.1 FTE): Leadership Role:

Associate Program Director – Med-Peds Residency

Start Date: July 2026

The APD will serve as core residency leadership with primary focus on ambulatory education, continuity clinic operations, and ambulatory didactics, along with contributions to the QI curriculum, ITE remediation, and board preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee resident clinic scheduling, continuity requirements, panel management, and clinic flowLead and develop the ambulatory didactics curriculumSupport and implement the longitudinal QI curriculumProvide ITE performance review, coaching, and individualized learning plansDevelop and oversee Med-Peds board prep curriculumServe as a core member of residency leadership and mentor residents

Qualifications

MD/DO with board certification in Internal Medicine & PediatricsCommitment to ambulatory education, curriculum development, and/or QIStrong communication, organizational, and leadership skillsQI training/experience (or ability to complete prior to start)Familiarity with ACGME requirements; experience with outpatient operations preferred

H1B applicants are welcome to apply.  J1 applicants with a 2027 hire date are welcome to apply but we can no longer consider J1 applicants for 2026 hire dates.

The Department of Medicine is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.

How to apply:

Submit CV and cover letter indicating interest in:

Primary Care roleAPD roleOr combined position