Surgery - General Physician

General Surgery Residency Program Director

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Atlanta, GA

Establish a Flagship Surgical Training Program in the Heart of Atlanta

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is a 643-bed tertiary care center known for surgical innovation and excellence. As part of Piedmont Healthcare s strategic academic expansion, this new General Surgery Residency Program will serve as a model of high-quality, patient-centered surgical education.

Position Overview

You will serve as the Founding Program Director for this new ACGME-accredited General Surgery program. You'll lead all aspects of its development from curriculum to accreditation and inspire the next generation of surgical leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement program mission and curriculum

Lead faculty recruitment and mentorship

Ensure ACGME compliance and readiness for site visits

Integrate the residency with surgical specialties and hospital operations

Model surgical professionalism and best practices in clinical care

Minimum Qualifications

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board Certification in General Surgery

Eligible for Georgia medical license

Minimum of 3 years of GME experience

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Program Director or Associate PD experience

Experience with program accreditation and leadership

Interest in establishing fellowships in minimally invasive or critical care surgery

Why Piedmont?

Located in metro Atlanta s Buckhead district

Nationally ranked surgical services and facilities

Supportive DIO and GME infrastructure

For immediate consideration please email your CV to