Chief Medical Resident- GME, Athens

Piedmont Healthcare

Piedmont Healthcare

Athens, GA, USA

Posted on Jun 4, 2026

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Chief Medical Resident- GME, Athens

Overview:

ATHENS, GA

GME Program

Chief Medical Resident

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, a distinguished 427-bed non-profit hospital and regional referral center, invites applications for a Internal Medicine Residency Faculty Member position. Serving an extensive 17-county region in Athens and northeast Georgia, our center provides a Level II trauma center, a Level III NICU, and a vast network of esteemed primary care physicians and specialists dedicated to delivering comprehensive care to patients across all age groups.

Established in 1919 by physicians with a vision for a community-focused healthcare model, Piedmont Athens Regional remains a beacon of innovative healthcare delivery in the region. We are committed to fostering real change in healthcare practices, maintaining our legacy of excellence, and continuing to grow as a central pillar of the Athens community.

Hospital Services:

  • Strategic location in Athens-Clarke County, extending services to a broad spectrum of counties including Oconee, Madison, Jackson, and more.
  • A strong team of over 3,300 professionals, encompassing physicians and a broad array of healthcare specialists.
  • Offering comprehensive 24-hour emergency services alongside a full range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic care, including Cardiology, Oncology, Women's Health, Orthopedics, Pediatrics, and more.
  • Ranked among the top 100 hospitals nationally for patient preference and included in U.S. News and World Report's Best Hospitals list.

Responsibilities:

Chief Resident Responsibilities

The Chief Resident in Internal Medicine works to enhance communication between the residents, the attending faculty, and the technical, administrative, and clerical staff. The Chief Resident acts as an advocate for the resident staff and promotes resident interests in conjunction with program needs and functions. The Chief Resident works closely with the Program Director, particularly in coordinating resident rotation and call schedules, conferences, orientation programs, social functions, applicant interviews, resident involvement in student teaching, and maintaining resident morale. Responsibilities of the Chief Resident are delineated by the Program Director.

Qualifications:

Role Requirements:

  • Board Certification in Internal Medicine (ABIM or AOBIM).
  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Georgia.

Business Unit : Company Name:

Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital

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