Director Medical Education/Faculty Internal Medicine Residency

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital has been training physicians for over 100 years and is seeking a full-time Medical Education Director/Faculty Hospitalist to join our prestigious Internal Medicine Residency Program. We are home to a medium-sized residency program in a community teaching hospital and tertiary referral center. Our program provides comprehensive inpatient services and offers dynamic opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and clinical practice. With a deep commitment to community and underserved populations, this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of internal medicine education.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Internal Medicine, with a passion for teaching and multiple years of experience in supervising and mentoring residents. This role emphasizes excellence in medical education, clinical care, and a strong commitment to working with underserved patient populations. Responsibilities include attending on an inpatient resident team, leading clinical education, developing curricula, and supporting scholarly activities, with flexibility to build upon personal areas of interest within graduate medical education. This position will report directly to the Program Director for the IM Residency Program, and will join a skilled and diverse team of 9 core faculty members.

For those with subspecialty training, there are opportunities to integrate subspecialty interests into the role, though this is not a requirement for the position. The focus remains on providing excellent teaching and patient care in a general hospitalist role. Faculty will also have the opportunity to apply for volunteer academic appointment with USC Keck School of Medicine.

As an attending on the resident inpatient team, the role will most often involve working with 2 senior residents, 2 interns, and 1-2 medical students, offering a highly educational and collaborative environment. With an almost exclusively underserved patient population, there is a great deal of complex pathology and a wide range of educational cases referred from local and outlying communities, in addition to routine internal medicine cases. This setting provides an excellent opportunity to teach residents how to manage both common and rare internal medicine conditions.

Program Highlights:

• Rich History: Cottage Hospital has been a leader in physician training for over a century, offering a wealth of knowledge and experience in medical education.
• Daily Teaching Rounds: Faculty-led morning report and daily noon conference didactic series provide residents with structured, high-level academic discussions.
• Innovative Schedule: The program features a block schedule (X plus Y) with excellent ambulatory training to complement a strong inpatient experience.
• Community Focus: Strong community ties and engagement are central to the program, with extensive outreach activities involving residents and faculty.
• POCUS Opportunity: Residents have the opportunity to gain valuable skills in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS), which is a significant component of their training.
• Focus on AI in Medicine: The program has a dedicated focus on integrating artificial intelligence into clinical medicine and medical education.
• Cottage Center for Population Health: Close collaboration with the Cottage Center for Population Health, where residents participate in clinical care, quality improvement projects, and population health initiatives with a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
• DEI Commitment: DEI principles are embedded throughout the program, impacting clinical care, quality projects, and community volunteerism by both residents and faculty.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide bedside and classroom teaching to internal medicine residents.
• Supervise residents in inpatient and outpatient settings, promoting evidence-based practices and excellence in patient care.
• Lead and develop the residency curriculum, incorporating innovations in medical education.
• Attend on an inpatient team, working closely with 2 senior residents, 2 interns, and 1-2 medical students.
• Manage a patient population that includes complex pathology and routine internal medicine cases, with a focus on underserved communities.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, quality improvement initiatives, and educational workshops.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for patients, with a focus on underserved populations.
• Mentor residents in clinical reasoning, communication skills, and professional development.
• Participate in community outreach activities that foster relationships with local organizations and patients.

Benefit Highlights:

• Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs
• Relocation Assistance
• Housing Assistance (temporary and/or mortgage assistance program)
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension plan, and 401(k)
• Malpractice coverage

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Facilities:

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a tertiary referral center for California's Central Coast and the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center. Our hospital provides advanced care for a broad spectrum of complex medical conditions, serving a diverse patient population across multiple specialties. Internal Medicine, with 36 categorical residents, is one of four residency programs at Cottage, with approximately 100 residents in total. As a teaching hospital, we offer state-of-the-art medical facilities and a supportive environment for both faculty and residents to thrive. In addition to our inpatient services, Cottage Hospital is at the forefront of medical education and innovation, with a focus on using the latest technology to improve patient outcomes and resident training.

About Santa Barbara:

Nestled along California's stunning Gold Coast, Santa Barbara is often referred to as the "American Riviera" for its breathtaking natural beauty, amazing weather, and classic Spanish architecture. With countless outdoor activities along the Pacific Ocean, in the nearby Santa Ynez mountains, and a vibrant arts scene, Santa Barbara offers a high quality of life. Enjoy delicious restaurants, beautiful beaches, and dozens of vineyards, making it one of the best places to live in the United States.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your CV to Cottage Health Provider Recruitment at CCArecruitment@sbch.org or apply directly through our website.