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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/