Inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director at Meritus Health
JOB DESCRIPTION
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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Compensation Information:
$425000.00 / Annually - $425000.00 / AnnuallyAdditional Compensation:
25000.00