<p>A major academic medical center in Indianapolis, Indiana is recruiting a Founding Program Director to build and lead a brand-new Diagnostic Radiology residency program from the ground up. The institution already holds ACGME Continued Accreditation, providing a credentialed foundation from which the incoming director will design curriculum, recruit the inaugural resident class, and establish the program's culture and identity. This is a rare, career-defining opportunity for a radiology educator who wants to leave a lasting legacy in graduate medical education — with a base compensation of $650,000 annually and a two-year path to physician equity and ownership.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Base compensation: $650,000 annually</li> <li>Generous commencement bonus provided at start</li> <li>Two-year partnership track to physician equity and ownership</li> <li>Medical coverage: PPO and HDHP plan options; Dental and Vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) with employer contributions; HSA, HRA, and Flexible Spending Accounts</li> <li>Disability, Life, and AD&D insurance; Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays</li> <li>Physician Professional Expense (PPE) Program; Financial Wellness Program</li> <li>Virtual mental health coaching and therapy; Identity Theft Protection</li> <li>Hybrid work model: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Founding Program Director role: build the Diagnostic Radiology residency from inception — curriculum design, resident recruitment, program identity, and culture are all yours to shape</li> <li>Program housed within a major academic medical center that already holds ACGME Continued Accreditation in radiology</li> <li>Work schedule: 75% clinical / 25% administrative and academic duties</li> <li>Approximately 200 annual shifts, encompassing subspecialty clinical reads in the director's chosen subspecialty plus program administration</li> <li>Call structure: minimum every sixth weekend, with variation by subspecialty</li> <li>Leadership of an established expert faculty team within an innovative academic healthcare environment</li> <li>Substantial administrative responsibilities within the hospital setting, including ACGME accreditation oversight and ongoing program development</li> <li>Flexible scheduling framework designed to support work/life balance alongside leadership demands</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification in Diagnostic Radiology (ABR or osteopathic equivalent) required</li> <li>Minimum of three years of faculty experience in an ACGME-accredited residency program</li> <li>Demonstrated educational and administrative experience in graduate medical education, including curriculum development, resident mentorship, or ACGME accreditation processes</li> <li>Active clinical practice in radiology required</li> <li>Active Indiana medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Indiana</li> <li>Prior experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, or core faculty member in a radiology residency program preferred</li> <li>Fellowship training in any radiology subspecialty preferred</li> <li>Track record of successful resident recruitment and program development preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Indianapolis is Indiana's capital and largest city — a dynamic, affordable Midwestern hub with a strong professional sports culture, a thriving arts and culinary scene, and highly regarded public and private school systems. The city offers the amenities of a major metropolitan area with a cost of living well below comparable academic medical markets, making it an attractive destination for physicians relocating with families. Indianapolis is centrally located with easy interstate and air access to Chicago, Cincinnati, and Louisville, and the surrounding region offers lake recreation, state parks, and a genuine four-season lifestyle.</p>