2025 New Program Director Workshop

This workshop spanning two 90-minute sessions will provide new program directors, associate program directors, and those starting new programs with advice from veteran program directors. Topics will include recruitment strategies, onboarding, general program administration, resident professional development, program brand development and common problems encountered by program directors. You do not have to reinvent the wheel! Learn from peers and experts in this interactive session that will help you start this new part of your career on the best possible footing and help prepare you for success.

Register for the Fall Meeting

Faculty:

  • Andrea Dutoit, MD
  • Benjamin T. Houseman, MD, PhD
  • Bryan Mahoney, MD
  • Crystal M. Manohar, MD, MBA, FASA
  • Susan M. Martinelli, MD
  • Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd
Time Topic & Description Faculty
10:45am – 11:00am AM Session Introduction
PD's introduce themselves, provide program location, size, start date and main challenges		 Andrea Dutoit, MD
Benjamin T. Houseman, MD, PhD
Bryan Mahoney, MD
Crystal M. Manohar, MD, MBA, FASA
Susan M. Martinelli, MD
Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd
11:00am – 11:20 am Develop a recruitment strategy that aligns with institutional goals by outlining at least three specific action steps for navigating ERAS and NRMP processes by the end of the workshop. Bryan Mahoney, MD
11:20am – 11:40am Onboarding and Orientation
Design an onboarding and orientation plan that includes at least three essential components: structure of an educational program, including didactic scheduling, clinical teaching strategies, and use of faculty development to support clinical educators.		 Crystal M. Manohar, MD, MBA, FASA
11:40am – 12:00pm Program Administration
Demonstrate understanding of annual program administration requirements by identifying key components of the ACGME Annual Data System (ADS) and drafting a basic framework for the Annual Program Evaluation (APE) and construct a timeline and process for conducting semi-annual CCC and PEC meetings, including integration of milestone assessments and their application in ADS reporting.		 Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd
12:00pm – 12:15pm Discuss among the large group issues that occupied the most conversation in breakout groups. Andrea Dutoit, MD
Benjamin T. Houseman, MD, PhD
Bryan Mahoney, MD
Crystal M. Manohar, MD, MBA, FASA
Susan M. Martinelli, MD
Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd

 

Workshop Part 2:

Time Topic & Description Faculty
3:30pm – 3:45pm PM Session Introduction
Have each participant discuss early challenges and anticipated challenges.

Andrea Dutoit, MD
Benjamin T. Houseman, MD, PhD
Bryan Mahoney, MD
Crystal M. Manohar, MD, MBA, FASA
Susan M. Martinelli, MD
Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd
3:45pm – 4:05pm Resident Professional Development
List strategies for supporting residents' career progression, including how to assist with fellowship applications, job placement, and professionalism concerns.		 Susan M. Martinelli, MD
4:05pm – 4:25pm Common Program Director Challenges
Engage in peer discussion to troubleshoot common program director challenges, and leave the session with at least two peer-reviewed or consensus-based solutions applicable to their local context.		 Andrea Dutoit, MD
4:25pm – 4:45pm Brand Development
Review strategies for developing your brand and key performance indicators.  As part of the workshop, participants will develop a short-and long-term business strategy for their program.		 Benjamin T. Houseman, MD, PhD
4:45pm – 5:00pm PM Session Debrief
Provide contact(s) for ongoing mentorship. Encourage SEA and AACPD participation for career and program support. Set up mentorship pairings.		 Andrea Dutoit, MD
Benjamin T. Houseman, MD, PhD
Bryan Mahoney, MD
Crystal M. Manohar, MD, MBA, FASA
Susan M. Martinelli, MD
Jed Wolpaw, MD, MEd