Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director

Job Description

Job Description

Director of Emergency Medicine Residency Program - Physician

Our organization is on the lookout for a dynamic and forward-thinking Program Director to oversee our esteemed Emergency Medicine Residency program. The perfect candidate will possess a strong enthusiasm for education, research, collaboration, and fulfilling clinical practice.

We are dedicated to selecting exceptional candidates and transforming them into exemplary clinicians, educators, and leaders. Our alumni have a proven track record of excelling in various medical fields. Our faculty members are recognized experts in emergency and acute care medicine, actively contributing to local and global initiatives, and are frequently consulted for their insights on policy and advancements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct the Emergency Medicine Residency Program, ensuring high standards of quality, outcomes, and adherence to ACGME, institutional, and departmental guidelines, in collaboration with a comprehensive array of EM fellowship programs.
• Manage the development of the curriculum and educational atmosphere to equip residents for independent practice, scholarly activities, and leadership roles in emergency medicine.
• Lead a team dedicated to achieving these critical objectives across a multi-site training framework.
• Attract and nurture exceptional residents while promoting professional identity development, mentorship, and career progression.
• Further the department's mission through teaching, research, faculty development, and delivering high-quality clinical services.

Qualifications for Candidates:

The ideal applicant must hold board certification in Emergency Medicine and possess at least three years of experience in residency program leadership.

About the Program, Department, University, and Health System:

The Emergency Medicine Residency at our institution is a three-year, ACGME-accredited program dedicated to training emergency physicians who will emerge as leaders in clinical practice, research, education, and administration. Our organization and health system are recognized as top-tier institutions, promoting excellence and innovation while prioritizing the needs of our community. Our department and residency embody these values from this unique platform.

Residents provide care across various UPMC emergency departments in the region, covering a wide spectrum of specialty, community, and pediatric services.

Pittsburgh offers an affordable living environment with breathtaking landscapes, a rich cultural heritage, and is home to several major sports teams, along with numerous prestigious universities and research institutions.

About Our Organization

We are a globally recognized, nonprofit healthcare provider and insurer dedicated to delivering outstanding, patient-centered care and community services.

• Based in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, we are at the forefront of health innovation through clinical and technological advancements, research, and education.
• Committed to enhancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we contribute nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.
• Our workforce of 100,000 employees, including over 5,000 physicians, provides care across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient locations in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and internationally.
• Our Insurance Services cover over 4 million members, ensuring access to high-quality care at competitive prices.

Our Core Values

We are guided by shared values that shape our work and hold us accountable to one another. Our core principles of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation are essential in fostering a cohesive and positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and the community.

Commitment to Diversity

We recognize that talent and skills are enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise our staff brings to the workplace. A diverse workforce at all levels enriches our organization, ensuring we possess the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation necessary for a leading, forward-thinking integrated healthcare system.

If you are interested in this opportunity or would like further details, we encourage you to apply today.