Emergency Medicine, Emergency Medicine Residency Assistant Director

Job Description

The Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) Emergency Medicine Residency Program, part of the Allegheny Health Network, is seeking an Associate/Assistant Program Director (APD) to join our dynamic residency leadership team.

For more than 40 years, AGH EM has trained generations of emergency physicians known for clinical excellence, professionalism, and service to their communities. We are now entering a new chapter, one focused on modernizing our educational design, fostering wellness and teamwork, and preparing residents to lead in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

The ideal candidate is an engaged, collaborative educator who models integrity, curiosity, and a growth mindset. Applicants should demonstrate enthusiasm for resident development, a commitment to educational innovation, and a track record of effective mentorship and teamwork.

As part of our leadership team, the APD will play a vital role in evolving our curriculum, strengthening bedside teaching and feedback, and helping shape the culture of the residency. The successful candidate will partner closely with incoming Program Director, Dr. Robert Sobehart, MD to advance a mission centered on excellence, innovation, teamwork, and service.

AGH is a Level 1 Trauma Center and the basis for the Emmy Award winning TV show "The Pitt." The program has 36 residents who complete rotations at multiple sites within AHN's ten hospitals. The AGH residents also do innovative training at AHN's nationally acclaimed STAR Simulation Center.

Minimum Qualifications

* Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent

* Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)

* Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania

* Demonstrated participation in graduate medical education or resident mentorship

Preferred Qualifications

* Prior leadership experience in GME (Program Director, Associate/Assistant Program Director, Clerkship Director, or Committee Chair)

* Familiarity with ACGME accreditation standards, milestones, and curriculum development

* Effective communication, organization, and leadership skills

* Dedication to teamwork, professionalism, and fostering a positive learning environment

* Interest in educational innovation, simulation, ultrasound, or data-driven curriculum design

* Commitment to resident wellness, inclusion, and growth

Key Responsibilities

* Provide collaborative leadership and oversight of residency operations in partnership with the Program Director and core faculty

* Lead educational and professional development initiatives aligned with program and institutional goals

* Develop and continuously refine curricular and assessment strategies

* Participate actively in resident recruitment, selection, evaluation, and mentoring

* Serve on the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC)

* Promote scholarship and professional growth among residents and faculty

* Support a culture of teamwork, belonging, and psychological safety

* Maintain visibility at conferences, in the ED, and across hospital committees to strengthen integration between education and operations

Why Join AGH EM

* A 40-year legacy of excellence in emergency medicine education

* A culture of collaboration, wellness, and continuous improvement

* A newly renovated emergency department designed for team-based care and innovation

* Active partnerships with Carnegie Mellon University and other regional institutions for educational technology and systems innovation

* Leadership support for academic development, faculty growth, and scholarly activity

* Compensation and benefits commensurate with leadership role; 401K 10% company contribution (no matching required), excellent benefits, and professional development funds. The academic appointment will be at Drexel University College of Medicine.

About Allegheny General Hospital

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• Trauma Designation: Level I
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• ED Volume: 42,000
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• ED Beds: 32
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• ED Admission Rate: 39% with high-acuity
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• EMR: Epic with Abridge AI for ambient generative AI documentation
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• New state of the art ED construction to begin in 2025
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• Cardiac/STEMI center designation
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• Active in EMS providing a medical command to 16 ambulance services and supporting Lifeflight
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• Accredited and highly regarded Emergency Medicine Residency Program
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• ECMO Center
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• Allegheny General Hospital has earned an international reputation for excellence and innovation in education, research and above all, the care of patients. The physicians are world-renowned in their fields and lead exceptional teams of nurses, technicians, and support staff who deliver advanced, compassionate care with the personal attention every patient deserves.
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• AGH is a national leader in cardiovascular, cancer, neuroscience and orthopedic and rehabilitation care and offers a wide array of medical and surgical specialties.
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Benefits

Financial Benefits:

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• $100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employment
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• Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $35,000
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• $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
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• $6,500 plus your state and DEA license in year one for new graduates
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• Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
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• Pioneering Paid Military Leave
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• Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
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• Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
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• Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
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• USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
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Intangible Benefits:

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• Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
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• National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected Physicians
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• Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
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• 24/7/365 live Physician support
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• Professional Development Programs including:
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• Scholars (Leadership Training)
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• Efficiency Academy
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• Engagement & Experience Academy
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• USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
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• Internal USACS STAT traveling Physicians
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The Area

Pittsburgh has been designated many times as one of the country's most livable cities. Originally a major industrial center, Pittsburgh has made the successful transition to an economy that is largely based on healthcare, education, technology, and financial services.

Pittsburgh hosts world-class education including universities like Pitt and Carnegie Mellon, plus nationally regarding public and private schools. The residential options are vast and offer easy commuting from urban, suburban and rural amenities. The city and the region feature dozens of parks and other outdoor recreational attractions including the riverfront and mountains. Pittsburghers are dedicated to their sports teams, including its major-league clubs - the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. A beautiful downtown Cultural District is home to the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater, and Civic Light Opera and numerous theaters and galleries.