General Surgery Residency Program Director – Augusta, Georgia

Lead and shape a new General Surgery Residency Program while maintaining an active clinical practice at a full-service regional hospital in Augusta, Georgia. This opportunity offers an experienced surgical educator the ability to influence resident development, establish the program’s educational culture, and help prepare future surgeons for a variety of clinical careers.

Highlights

• Lead and shape a new General Surgery Residency Program
• Maintain an active clinical practice while serving as Program Director
• Establish an educational culture that prepares residents for diverse surgical careers
• Develop the curriculum and coordinate clinical rotations with experienced faculty
• Recruit, mentor, and evaluate General Surgery residents
• Guide the program through ACGME accreditation and ongoing compliance
• Collaborate with a committed and experienced surgical faculty team
• Receive competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Benefit from PTO, CME time and allowance, a 401(k), and occurrence-based malpractice coverage

About the Practice

• Join a 354-bed acute care hospital serving Augusta and the surrounding Central Savannah River Area
• Practice at a Level II Trauma Center with an established General Surgery service
• Access five da Vinci robotic surgical systems, including two da Vinci 5 systems and three Xi systems
• Work within a hospital accredited by the Commission on Cancer
• Benefit from established General Surgery, vascular surgery, emergency care, bariatric surgery, and women’s health programs
• Practice alongside the resources of a major burn and wound care center
• Help build a General Surgery GME program supported by experienced surgical faculty
• Shape a collaborative learning environment centered on clinical excellence and resident development

About the Community

• Live and practice in Augusta, Georgia, a vibrant city along the Savannah River
• Enjoy a growing metropolitan area with arts, dining, shopping, healthcare, and educational opportunities
• Choose from Augusta or nearby communities such as Evans, Martinez, Grovetown, North Augusta, or Aiken
• Take advantage of year-round golf, including the area’s connection to the Masters Tournament
• Access boating, fishing, and swimming at nearby Clarks Hill Lake
• Reach both the beaches and mountains of the Southeast within approximately three hours
• Benefit from a mild climate, accessible housing, and abundant outdoor recreation