Physician - Family Medicine Residency (Core Faculty)

Family Medicine Core Faculty Member

Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD

Competitive Compensation + Recruitment Incentives

Position Highlights

• Core Faculty position in a developing Family Medicine Residency Program
• Blend of outpatient clinical practice and dedicated teaching/mentorship
• Help shape and build a new competency-based Family Medicine curriculum
• Significant role in resident education, supervision, and scholarly activity
• Integration with the new Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (launching Summer 2025)
• Growing academic health system with expanding GME programs
• Excellent work-life balance in a collaborative, mission-driven environment

Clinical Practice Provide full-spectrum family medicine care with a strong emphasis on education:

Outpatient & Continuity Clinic

• Precept and supervise residents and medical students in the Family Medicine Center
• Maintain your own continuity patient panel
• Acute, chronic, and preventive care across all age groups
• Opportunities for outpatient procedures (depending on interest)

Inpatient & Special Settings

• Inpatient family medicine service and/or newborn nursery (based on program needs)
• Collaboration with residents on hospital rounds and admissions

Patient Population Broad-spectrum family medicine across the lifespan, including:

• Pediatric and adolescent care
• Adult chronic disease management
• Women's health and prenatal care
• Geriatric care
• Acute illness and minor procedures

Academic & Faculty Role Play a foundational role in developing the next generation of family physicians:

• Provide direct clinical supervision and bedside teaching
• Deliver didactic sessions, workshops, simulation training, and scholarly activities
• Participate in curriculum development and competency-based education
• Mentor residents on individualized learning plans, evaluations, and milestone progression
• Support resident recruitment, orientation, and faculty development
• Contribute to program administration, committees, and accreditation readiness
• Opportunities for academic appointment and scholarly work

Schedule Balanced mix of clinical practice, protected academic time, and administrative duties

• Dedicated precepting and teaching sessions
• Generous time off and flexible scheduling options

Strong Clinical Support

• Collaborative team of faculty, residents, and advanced practice providers
• Dedicated residency support staff and administrative resources
• Modern facilities with strong multidisciplinary partnerships
• Commitment to a positive, inclusive learning environment

About Meritus Health Meritus Health is an independent, nationally recognized regional health system evolving into a community-based academic medical center. The organization is rapidly expanding its Graduate Medical Education programs and launching the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine in Summer 2025, with a strong commitment to medical education, diversity, equity, inclusion, and community wellness.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective 1st of the month after 30 days)
• Company-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Robust Paid Time Off (accrues from day 1)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
• CME Allowance
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
• Malpractice Insurance
• Free financial planning sessions

Why Hagerstown? Located in Washington Countyone of Maryland's fastest-growing regionsHagerstown offers:

• Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
• Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national and state parks
• Rich Civil War history and vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra
• Diverse, thriving community with excellent quality of life

Meritus Health is committed to a collaborative, caring culture where team members are always "Happy to Help."

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