Family Medicine Program Director Physician

Why Join Us

Join a well-established Family Medicine Residency Program at Detroit Medical Center Sinai-Grace Hospital/MSU-COM, where you will help train the next generation of physicians while serving one of Detroit’s most underserved communities. This academic position combines clinical practice, resident education, mentorship, and program leadership within a nationally recognized health system. You will work alongside dedicated faculty and residents in a collaborative environment that emphasizes high-quality patient care and scholarly achievement. With protected time for teaching, administration, and curriculum development, this role offers a rewarding balance of academic and clinical responsibilities.

Position Highlights

• Full-time Core Faculty position within an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency Program
• Practice location includes Grand River Health Center and the Detroit Medical Center system
• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• No weekend requirements
• Shared practice call
• One day per week dedicated to resident precepting and clinical supervision
• One day per week dedicated to maintaining your own clinical practice and patient panel
• Half day per week focused on didactics, lectures, and curriculum development
• Approximately 2.5 days per week allocated to administrative responsibilities
• Outpatient-focused clinical and teaching environment
• Serve as a resident advisor, mentor, and role model
• Participate in resident recruitment, journal clubs, and scholarly activities
• Mentor resident research and senior projects
• All rotations occur within the DMC health system

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• CME allowance
• In-house billing, coding, and collections support
• Full administrative, marketing, and web development support
• Free parking at all DMC facilities
• Protected time for teaching, curriculum development, and administrative responsibilities
• Opportunity to participate in resident education, mentorship, and research
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree
• DEA certificate
• Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
• Maintain CME requirements
• Michigan medical license or eligibility for licensure in Michigan
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within three months of hire
• Knowledge of preventive medicine principles and practices
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to medicine and community health centers
• 3 to 5 years of Family Medicine clinical experience
• Outpatient medical faculty experience preferred

Why Detroit

Detroit offers an attractive combination of affordability, professional opportunity, and cultural energy. You can enjoy world-renowned attractions such as the Motown Museum, a thriving culinary scene, and a growing community of artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Outdoor recreation is abundant with the Detroit Riverwalk, Belle Isle Park, and convenient access to the Great Lakes for year-round activities. The city also boasts all four major professional sports teams and easy international travel through Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.



Tenet Physician Resources (TPR) provides the ability for physicians to focus on what matters most - compassionate care to the communities we serve - while we manage the day-to-day operations. TPR offers a wide range of opportunities for professionals to meet career expectations at every stage of life. Practices employ physicians, medical assistants and administrative staff to work in environments with advanced medical equipment, robust data and technology.