Physician - Emergency Medicine Program Director

Meritus Health

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. The position involves leading the development, ACGME accreditation, and implementation of a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program, building a program grounded in clinical excellence, innovation, and community-focused care, aligning training with a busy, high-acuity emergency department and growing trauma program, and serving as a key leader within the Graduate Medical Education enterprise.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, or core faculty strongly preferred

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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees