Physician - Emergency Medicine Program Director

Meritus Health External•Hagerstown, MD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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. 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.

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
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
Strong understanding of ACGME accreditation standards and residency program operations

Responsibilities

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
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