Associate Program Director – Emergency Medicine Residency
Meritus Health, Hagerstown, MD, United States
Meritus Health | Hagerstown, Maryland
Meritus Health is seeking a dedicated and dynamic physician leader to serve as the
Associate Program Director (APD) for a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program . This is an exciting opportunity to help build and shape 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 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 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. 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
Administrative and clinical responsibilities will be structured to support both program development and clinical practice.
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. Apply online:
https://docs.meritushealth.com/
Associate Program Director (APD) for a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program . This is an exciting opportunity to help build and shape 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 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 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. 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
Administrative and clinical responsibilities will be structured to support both program development and clinical practice.
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. Apply online:
https://docs.meritushealth.com/