Emergency Medicine Residency - Associate Program Director

Our Organization | Hagerstown, Maryland

We are in search of a passionate and proactive physician leader to take on the role of Associate Program Director (APD) for a newly established Emergency Medicine Residency Program. This is a remarkable chance to contribute to the creation and development of a residency program within a rapidly growing academic health system and a newly formed osteopathic medical school.

About the Opportunity

Our organization is transforming into a regional academic medical center, expanding its array of ACGME-accredited residency programs alongside the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine. The introduction of an Emergency Medicine residency is a significant addition to our evolving graduate medical education framework, aligning with our mission to address community and regional workforce demands. The Associate Program Director will collaborate closely with the Program Director to facilitate the development, execution, and ongoing success of the residency program, while also contributing to the broader academic objectives of the institution.

Clinical Environment

We provide healthcare to a large and varied patient demographic across Western Maryland and the adjacent tri-state area.

• Over 70,000 visits to the Emergency Department each year

• A service area encompassing more than 200,000 patients in Washington County and nearby regions in West Virginia and Pennsylvania

• Approximately 4,000 trauma cases annually

• Transitioning from a Level III to a Level II Trauma Center

• The largest employer in Western Maryland

This high-volume, high-acuity setting provides an outstanding foundation for training in Emergency Medicine.

Position Overview

• Assist in the development, ACGME accreditation, and implementation of the new Emergency Medicine Residency Program

• Help establish a program focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and community-oriented care

• Provide leadership in curriculum development, resident education, and program assessment

• Act as a key educator and mentor for residents and medical students

• Administrative and clinical duties will be organized to support both program development and clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director in preparing and submitting ACGME accreditation documentation

• Engage in curriculum design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement

• Supervise, instruct, and mentor residents in both clinical and educational settings

• Contribute to resident evaluations, feedback, and milestone assessment processes

• Support the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of residents

• Ensure adherence to ACGME and institutional policies

• Participate in scholarly activities, quality improvement initiatives, and program innovation

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Maryland

• Board certification in Emergency Medicine by ABEM or AOBEM

• Proven dedication to medical education and resident instruction

• Preferred prior experience in graduate medical education (core faculty, assistant/associate program director, or similar role)

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational abilities

• Interest in curriculum development, mentorship, and academic medicine

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to help establish a residency program from the ground up in a high-volume, high-acuity environment

• Strong institutional commitment to medical education and leadership development

• A collaborative, supportive, and humanistic culture

• Integration with a new osteopathic medical school and expanding GME programs

• Modern clinical environment featuring Epic EHR with advanced tools

• Competitive compensation and recruitment incentives

About the Community

Hagerstown, Maryland, provides easy access to Washington, DC, and Baltimore, along with plentiful outdoor recreational opportunities in the Appalachian region. The area offers an excellent balance between professional prospects and quality of life.

Join Us

This is a unique chance to play a foundational role in shaping the future of Emergency Medicine physicians within a health system dedicated to academic advancement and community impact.

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