GME Program Director - Department of Emergency Medicine

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Dartmouth Health invites applications for the position of Program Director for the EM Residency Program. This is a distinguished leadership opportunity within one of New England’s premier academic emergency medicine programs, combining strategic administrative responsibility to advance our missions of education, research, and clinical care. The Program Director will provide visionary leadership, administration, and oversight of all aspects of the residency program in accordance with ACGME requirements, upholding excellence in resident education, faculty engagement, clinical training, and program accreditation—while fostering an inclusive, academically rigorous training environment. In addition, the Program Director will maintain an active clinical role, providing direct patient care and supervising trainees in the Emergency Department. The Program Director will work collaboratively with the Department Chair and leadership, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s GME leadership and interdisciplinary teams. As Dartmouth Health continues to expand and invest in our educational mission, we also welcome applications from experienced educators interested in other education-based leadership roles.

Requirements

MD or DO from an accredited medical school
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency, with BC in EM (ABEM or AOBEM)
Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience in a certified EM residency program as a Program Director, Associate/Assistant PD, or core faculty with history of academic and administrative productivity
Eligibility for unrestricted state medical license, DEA registration, and hospital privileges
Demonstrated experience in GME, including curriculum development, resident mentorship, and/or residency administration
Experience mentoring trainees or junior faculty in research and quality improvement
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

A profile of excellence in education and bedside teaching, as supported by awards and academic work in the areas of medical education
A track record of fostering equity, inclusion and belonging in the training environment
Fellowship training or focused career development in a subspecialty of EM
Experience leading or participating in education-focused committees or working groups at national (ie CORD), regional and institutional levels

Responsibilities

Provide visionary leadership, administration, and oversight of all aspects of the residency program in accordance with ACGME requirements.
Uphold excellence in resident education, faculty engagement, clinical training, and program accreditation.
Foster an inclusive, academically rigorous training environment.
Maintain an active clinical role, providing direct patient care and supervising trainees in the Emergency Department.
Work collaboratively with the Department Chair and leadership, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center’s GME leadership and interdisciplinary teams.