Anesthesiology Program Director Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, AZ

Banner University Medical Group and Banner University Medical Center-Phoenix (BUMCP) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Program Director (PD) for a new anesthesiology residency program. The Department of Anesthesiology- at The University of Arizona College of Medicine
- Phoenix (U of A COM-P) was formally established in July 2025 with the goal of rapidly developing a residency program and expanding perioperative programs itional expansion and collaboration with existing Banner Health facilities in Phoenix is also anticipated. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in anesthesiology, demonstrated leadership skills, and a passion for medical education.

The U of A COM-P anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The PBC campus embodies the Universitys priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

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BUMCP recently ranked among U.S. News & World Report's top-50 hospitals nationally for specialty care areas including geriatrics, nephrology and urology is one of Arizona's leading hospitals for medical care, treatment and recovery. It is the largest hospital in the state of Arizona (746 beds). The hospital's entire staff prioritizes the comfort and recovery of its patients, and they are dedicated to creating a healing environment for them.

As an academic medical center focused on clinical excellence, research and teaching, the goal of their entire team is focused on ensuring patients and their families receive the very best care from top-notch medical experts ().

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning, initiation, and administration of a categorical ACGME-accredited anesthesiology residency training program.
• Report to the Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and the Designated Institutional Officer (DIO) at the U of A COM-P and work closely with leaders across the system to grow and enhance the program.
• Lead and manage the Anesthesiology Residency Program in accordance with ACGME accreditation requirements.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational programs that enhance resident learning and clinical competence.
• Mentor and support residents, faculty, and staff in their professional development.
• Ensure the residency program meets accreditation standards and institutional policies.
• Foster collaboration with clinical departments and interdisciplinary teams to enhance training opportunities.
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations.
• Represent the residency program at national and regional meetings and committees.
• Approve or remove physicians and non-physicians as faculty members at participating site, including the designation of core faculty members, by developing and overseeing a process to evaluate candidates prior to approval.
• Ensure a sufficient number of faculty members with competence to instruct and supervise all residents.
• Provide a learning and working environment in which residents have the opportunity to raise concerns, report mistreatment, and provide feedback in a confidential manner, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Be board certified in Anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology (ABA) or the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology and be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Arizona.
• Be eligible for medical staff membership at Banner - University Medical Center
  - Phoenix.
• Be eligible for a University of Arizona academic appointment at the assistant professor level or higher.
• Have faculty experience, leadership, organizational, and administrative skills, as well as the ability to function effectively within an institutional governance.
• Ongoing demonstration of academic achievements in anesthesiology, such as publications, the development of educational programs, or the conduct of research.
• Must demonstrate ongoing clinical activity.
• Must be a role model of professionalism.
• Must be able to administer and maintain a learning environment conducive to educating the residents in each of the ACGME Competency domains.
• Experience with hospital partnership and collaboration.
• Experience serving on safety and quality committees.
• Skills in diplomacy, and the ability to influence decisions.
• A high level of proficiency in developing and maintaining productive interpersonal relationships among medical staff members, departmental leaders/directors/managers and employees, university, health system and…