Physician - Emergency Medicine Associate Program Director

ACEP Now; Maryland; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Recruitment incentives

Integration with a new osteopathic medical school

Job summary

Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Maryland is seeking an Associate Program Director for its new Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The role involves supporting ACGME accreditation and developing a curriculum centered on clinical excellence and community-focused care. Candidates should hold an MD or DO, be board-certified in Emergency Medicine, and have experience in medical education. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape a residency program in a high-acuity environment, supported by a strong institutional commitment to education.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Demonstrated commitment to medical education and resident teaching.
• Prior experience in graduate medical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of an Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
• Assist in curriculum design and continuous improvement.
• Supervise and mentor residents in clinical settings.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Curriculum development

Mentorship

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification in Emergency Medicine

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Meritus Health | Hagerstown, Maryland

Meritus Health is seeking a dedicated and dynamic physician leader to serve as the Associate Program Director for a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program.

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 Associate Program Director will work closely with the Program Director to support the development, implementation, and ongoing success of the residency program while contributing to the broader academic mission of the institution.

Clinical Environment

• 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.

Position Overview

• Support the development, ACGME accreditation, and implementation of a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program
• Assist in building a program grounded in clinical excellence, innovation, and community-focused care
• Provide leadership in curriculum development, resident education, and program evaluation
• Serve as a key educator and mentor for residents and medical students

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Director with preparation and submission of ACGME accreditation materials
• Participate in curriculum design, implementation, and continuous improvement
• Supervise, teach, and mentor residents in clinical and didactic settings
• Contribute to resident evaluation, feedback, and milestone assessment processes
• Support recruitment, selection, and onboarding of residents
• Ensure compliance with ACGME and institutional policies
• Participate in scholarly activity, quality improvement, and program innovation

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Maryland
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine by ABEM or AOBEM
• Demonstrated commitment to medical education and resident teaching
• Prior experience in graduate medical education (core faculty, assistant/associate program director, or similar role) preferred
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills
• Interest in curriculum development, mentorship, and academic medicine

Why Join Meritus Health?

• Opportunity to help 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, supportive, and humanistic culture
• 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 area provides an excellent balance of professional opportunity and quality of life.

Join Us

This is a unique opportunity to play a foundational role in developing the next generation of Emergency Medicine physicians within a health system committed to academic growth and community impact.