Inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency 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/aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a