About the role
Overview
Director of Osteopathic Education Faculty Opportunity – Family Medicine Residency Program
Keene, New Hampshire
The Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth Health Family Medicine Resident Program is seeking an osteopathic physician to join our growing team and help build our Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) curriculum. We are a community-based 6-6-6 Family Medicine residency based in a rural regional referral center affiliated with the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. We will welcome our third class of 6 residents in summer 2026 and are looking to expand our faculty team as we continue to grow. Seeking candidates with passion and enthusiasm for practicing and teaching full-scope family medicine, including OMM to both osteopathic and allopathic residents, while creating a lasting impact at a new program. Opportunities for leadership, professional growth and development, and a strong connection to community. The successful candidate will provide direct clinical care, supervise residents in multiple clinical settings, and participate in curriculum development and continuous program improvement.
The success of the residency will be grounded in Cheshire’s GME Vision:
A caring educational community that trains graduate physicians who will serve all patients with high-quality, patient-centered medical care and collaborate across disciplines to meet the broader health needs of the community.
The Director of Osteopathic Education will also serve as a core faculty member and will have a significant role in the education and supervision of residents, including teaching, evaluating, and providing formative feedback. In addition, the ideal candidate will develop and care for a patient panel within the residency practice in our state-of-the-art Family Medicine Center, Family & Community Care. The practice strives to meet community needs, including caring for marginalized individuals. The program has a special emphasis on care of the rural LGBTQ+ community. Faculty are eligible for academic appointment at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.
This program is especially interested in candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the community through their teaching, scholarship and/or service. Cheshire Medical Center, Dartmouth Health and the Geisel School of Medicine are committed to a richly diverse workforce.
Qualifications
Previous teaching experience in an ACGME-accredited program preferred, but new graduates with strong interest in teaching are encouraged to apply
Clinically active in Family Medicine
Nursery/Newborn care preferred; OB/pre-natal care optional
Inpatient Medicine teaching preferred
- American Board Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine from ABFM or AOBFM
- Currently hold or possess the ability to obtain medical licensure to practice medicine in New Hampshire
- Currently hold or possess ability to obtain a DEA with full prescriptive authority
- Unrestricted credentials in FM department
- Commitment to providing team-based, high-quality, evidence-based patient care
- Commitment to training the physicians of tomorrow, with interest in curriculum development and medical pedagogy
- Demonstrated administrative, scholarly and research activity
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality care to the patients of our community
- Oversee osteopathic manipulative medicine curriculum for residents, including didactics and integration of OMM into clinical care.
- Provide clinical supervision and mentoring of residents and medical students in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting with occasional supervisory call coverage responsibilities
- Teach didactics, contribute to curriculum development, simulation training, practice management and other innovative topics
- Provide regular resident and student evaluation/feedback
- Regularly participate in organized clinical discussions, rounds, journal clubs, conferences, and residency committees
- Pursue faculty development designated to enhance skills, at least annually
- Serve as an advisor and role model of professionalism, fostering one’s own and resident/student well-being, educational goal setting, career planning, scholarship, and safe, high-quality patient care based on practice-based learning and improvement efforts
- Pursue scholarly activities including presenting at scientific society meetings, participation in national committees and/or educational organizations, quality initiatives, publications, grants, etc.
- Incorporate a complementary culture of learning into the current patient- and community-centered health culture, including principles of quality and equity, humanism, research, and population health
- To learn more, contact Heidi Krape, Physician & Provider Recruiter, at Heidi.N.Krape@Hitchcock.org.
Why work at Cheshire Medical Center?
Cheshire Medical Center, a member of the world-class Dartmouth Health system, advances the health and wellness of the communities throughout the Monadnock Region through a combination of outstanding, compassionate care and exceptional service. From primary care and over 160 inpatient beds, to a broad range of specialties, we’re large enough to serve our community while maintaining a personal touch.
Four-star quality rating from CMS for high-quality, safe, patient-centered care
Accredited as an ACS Surgical Quality Partner
Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission
Our CEO, Joseph Perras, MD, was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2026 ranking of rural hospital CEOs to know.
About Keene, NH
Tucked into the scenic Connecticut River Valley, Keene is a welcoming community with something for everyone. From locally loved restaurants and lively entertainment to engaging museums and exceptional art, there’s always something to explore. Home to Keene State College, the town has a vibrant, energetic feel while still maintaining a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find endless opportunities to enjoy nature, with nearby trails, lakes, ponds, and mountains just waiting to be discovered. The area also celebrates a strong sense of community through sustainable agriculture, year-round festivals, unique shops, antique markets, breweries, cafés, and cozy coffee spots.