Physician - Emergency Medicine Program Director

## **Inaugural Program Director - Emergency Medicine Residency** **Meritus Health | Hagerstown, Maryland** Meritus Health is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as the **Inaugural Program Director for a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program**. This is a unique opportunity to design, build, and lead a residency program within a rapidly expanding academic health system and a newly established osteopathic medical school. ### **About the Opportunity** Meritus Health is evolving into a regional academic medical center with a growing portfolio of ACGME-accredited residency programs and the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. As part of this continued expansion, the development of an Emergency Medicine residency represents a key addition to an actively growing graduate medical education enterprise, aligned with the health system's mission to meet community and regional workforce needs. The inaugural Program Director will play a central leadership role in shaping the program's vision, curriculum, and culture while contributing to the broader academic mission of the institution. ### **Clinical Environment** Meritus Health provides care for a large and diverse patient population across Western Maryland and the surrounding tri-state region. * Over 70,000 Emergency Department visits annually * Service area of more than 200,000 patients across Washington County and neighboring regions in West Virginia and Pennsylvania * Nearly 4,000 trauma cases per year * Transitioning from a Level III to a Level II Trauma Center * Largest employer in Western Maryland This high-volume, high-acuity environment offers an exceptional foundation for Emergency Medicine training and program development. ### **Position Overview** * Lead the **development, ACGME accreditation, and implementation** of a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program * Build a program grounded in clinical excellence, innovation, and community-focused care * Align training with a busy, high-acuity emergency department and growing trauma program * Serve as a key leader within the Graduate Medical Education enterprise ### **Key Responsibilities** * Design and submit the ACGME accreditation application for initial program approval * Develop curriculum, evaluation systems, and clinical training experiences aligned with ACGME requirements * Recruit and mentor faculty, residents, and program leadership team members * Foster an educational environment that supports all ACGME competency domains * Ensure compliance with institutional and ACGME policies and standards * Collaborate across specialties, particularly with trauma, critical care, and surgical services * Promote scholarly activity, quality improvement, and innovation in emergency care delivery ### **Qualifications** * MD or DO degree with eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Maryland * **Current board certification in Emergency Medicine by ABEM or AOBEM** * **Minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience** in graduate medical education * Demonstrated specialty expertise in Emergency Medicine * Prior experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, or core faculty strongly preferred * Strong understanding of ACGME accreditation standards and residency program operations * Proven ability to lead teams, build consensus, and develop educational programs * Commitment to resident education, mentorship, and professional development ### **Why Join Meritus Health?** * Opportunity to build a residency program from the ground up in a high-volume, high-acuity setting * Strong institutional commitment to medical education and leadership development * Collaborative, humanistic culture with engaged faculty and leadership * Integration with a new osteopathic medical school and expanding GME programs * Modern clinical environment including Epic EHR with advanced tools * Competitive compensation and recruitment incentives ### **About the Community** Hagerstown, Maryland offers convenient access to Washington, DC and Baltimore, along with abundant outdoor recreation in the Appalachian region . The region provides an excellent balance of professional opportunity and quality of life. ### **Join Us** This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of Emergency Medicine training within a health system committed to becoming a model community-based academic center. **Apply online:** https://docs.meritushealth.com/