Department
Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine, in partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), invites applications and nominations for the position of Program Director for the Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program.
Responsibilities
ACGME Compliance & Program Administration
- Accreditation Leadership: Maintain full compliance with all ACGME Common Program Requirements, Institutional Requirements, and Specialty-Specific Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
- Institutional Collaboration: Partner closely with the FSU College of Medicine Graduate Medical Education (GME) leadership, the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), GMEC, and the Program Director of the FSU-TMH Internal Medicine Residency to ensure seamless program integration and collaborative education.
- Curriculum Design & Maintenance: Oversee the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of a comprehensive 36-month curriculum encompassing at least 18 months of clinical experience (9 months pulmonary, 9 months critical care including MICU/CICU and non-medical ICUs), 24 to 30 months of continuity ambulatory care clinic, and individualized learning tracks.
- Recruitment: Design and lead a mission-driven, holistic recruitment and selection process for incoming fellows via ERAS and the NRMP Match, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and ACGME eligibility criteria.
- Fellow Evaluation & Progression: Direct the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC); provide timely, constructive feedback; monitor fellow progress along subspecialty-specific milestones; and oversee remediation or grievance processes in accordance with Sponsoring Institution policies.
- Administrative Authority: Maintain authority and accountability for program operations, faculty appointment/removal regarding the educational program, fellow supervision, and accurate submission of all ACGME ADS data and documentation.
Teaching, Mentorship & Scholarly Activity
- Academic Environment: Cultivate a culture of inquiry, psychological safety, professional well-being, and clinical excellence within the fellowship program.
- Didactics & Conferences: Oversee core educational activities, including protected didactic time, grand rounds, journal clubs, board review sessions, morbidity and mortality (M&M) conferences, and simulation-based training.
- Scholarly Activity Leadership: Mentor fellows in basic science, translational, clinical research, or quality improvement (QI) initiatives. Ensure fellow and core faculty engagement in annual scholarly activities and dissemination as required by ACGME standards.
- Procedural Supervision: Ensure direct supervision and structured evaluation of fellows in key diagnostic and therapeutic procedures until technical proficiency is documented (e.g., flexible fiber-optic bronchoscopy, endobronchial/transbronchial biopsies, thoracentesis, chest tube insertion, critical care ultrasound, advanced airway management, and hemodynamic monitoring).
Clinical Practice & Hospital Leadership
- Clinical Presence: Maintain active clinical practice at TMH in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine (inpatient attending, consult services, MICU/ICU attending, and outpatient continuity/subspecialty clinics).
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Serve as a clinical expert and consultant, working collaboratively with thoracic surgery, interventional radiology, oncology, pathology, respiratory therapy, and critical care nursing teams across TMH.
- Quality & Patient Safety: Actively participate in hospital quality improvement, patient safety event reporting, and root cause analysis, incorporating quality metrics into clinical care and fellow education.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet the strict program director criteria outlined by the ACGME:
- Degree: MD or DO from an accredited institution.
- Licensure: Currently hold or be eligible for an unrestricted Florida Medical License. Eligible for medical staff privileges at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (must be able to meet all credentialing requirements for appointment at TMH).
- Board Certification: Current board certification in Pulmonary Disease and/or Critical Care Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM).
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of documented educational and/or administrative experience as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency or pulmonary disease and/or critical care medicine fellowship program.
- Scholarship: Evidence of ongoing, recent scholarly activity, including peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, grant leadership, or active involvement in professional societies (e.g., ATS, CHEST, SCCM).
- Leadership & Professionalism: Demonstrated exemplary professionalism, leadership capability, and dedication to medical education, faculty development, and fellow well-being.
Other Information
This is an exceptional leadership opportunity for a visionary pulmonary critical care physician to build, shape, and direct an ACGME-accredited 3-year Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship program. The position bridges clinical practice at TMH (a 772-bed regional medical center) with the robust educational resources and academic oversight of the FSU College of Medicine.
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FSU Health: The Evolution of Academic Healthcare
FSU Health represents a bold, multi-billion-dollar transformation in healthcare delivery, clinical training, and biomedical research across North Florida. Anchored by an ultimate goal of a $1.7 billion partnership with Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare (TMH), FSU Health is transitioning the region's premier medical assets into a fully integrated, world-class academic health center.
This expanding ecosystem actively bridges bench-to-bedside research with community-focused clinical care. Key components include:
The Florida State University College of Medicine
Established as the first U.S. medical school of the 21st century, the FSU College of Medicine has earned national recognition for its innovative, community-based educational model. Rather than isolating training within a single university hospital, FSU utilizes a highly successful distributed model, partnering with top-tier regional healthcare systems, community clinics, and over 3,000 physician faculty members across the state.
- Mission-Driven Excellence: The College's core mission focuses on developing exemplary, patient-centered physicians who are deeply responsive to community needs, with a proud legacy of excellence in training for primary care, elder care, and underserved populations.
- Robust GME Infrastructure: The FSU Graduate Medical Education (GME) footprint sponsors a rapidly expanding portfolio of ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs. GME programs under FSU sponsorship consistently achieve exceptional Match rates and board passage scores, backed by rigorous institutional oversight, a culture of psychological safety, and extensive administrative support.
- A Culture of Collaboration: Clinicians and program leaders at FSU enjoy access to robust academic resources, including medical informatics, instructional design experts, professional development pathways, and comprehensive research support through dedicated pre- and post-award grant infrastructure.
Contact Info
Heather Venclauskas
Assistant Director of GME
University Information
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Anticipated Salary Range
Negotiable based on qualifications and experience.
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How To Apply
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply through the FSU Faculty Careers site (jobs.fsu.edu). If you are a current FSU employee, apply through myFSU Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.
The role balance consists of 25% (0.25 FTE) dedicated administrative/educational time and 75% (0.75 FTE) clinical practice within TMH and associated clinical services. This is a clinical non-tenure earning position.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.