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.

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