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Emergency Medicine Program Director – Hybrid Academic & Clinical Role | ~$475K
Lawton, OK
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Program Director – Emergency Medicine Residency

Oklahoma State University (OSU) | Level II Trauma Center


Overview

Oklahoma State University is seeking an accomplished, mission-driven Emergency Medicine Program Director to lead its well-established ACGME-accredited EM residency program. This is a rare leadership opportunity to step into a mature, stable program with strong institutional support and a planned, collaborative transition from a long-tenured outgoing Program Director.

The role offers a balanced hybrid model—combining academic leadership with clinical practice—at a high-volume Level II Trauma Center serving over 61,000 annual ED visits.


Program Highlights

  • Established OSU Emergency Medicine Residency Program
  • Fully accredited with ACGME continuation status (February 2025)
  • No current program citations or Areas for Improvement (OFIs)
  • Robust Clinical Environment - Level II Trauma Center with >61,000 ED visits annually
  • Full specialist coverage available at the primary rotation site
  • Unopposed Training Environment with the exception of Family Medicine residency at the base site
  • Strong GME Infrastructure, experienced and well-resourced GME leadership and program support team
  • Established PLAs and a stable, well-structured rotation schedule
  • Planned Leadership Transition - Outgoing Program Director is retiring and will provide a warm handoff to ensure continuity and success


Position Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Emergency Medicine residency program
  • Ensure full compliance with ACGME Common Program Requirements
  • Demonstrated knowledge of: Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), ADS reporting and milestone assessments
  • Oversee resident recruitment, evaluation, mentoring, and professional development
  • Support curriculum development, program growth, and scholarly activity
  • Foster faculty development and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Serve as a key liaison with the sponsoring institution, hospital leadership, and GME office


Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
  • Eligible for Oklahoma medical licensure
  • Meets ACGME Program Director eligibility requirements, including:
  • Minimum 3 years of core faculty experience in an ACGME-accredited EM residency
  • Eligible for appointment at the Assistant Professor level or higher through the sponsoring university


Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience as Associate Program Director or Program Director
  • Demonstrated academic or operational leadership experience
  • Fellowship training (preferred but not required)
  • Proven engagement in curriculum development, research, or program innovation


Compensation & Structure

  • Program Director Base Salary: Approximately $475,000 annually (excluding benefits)
  • Employment Model: W-2 for Program Director role (includes benefits)
  • 1099 for clinical emergency department shifts
  • Time Allocation: 60–70% GME leadership and 30–40% clinical practice in the emergency department
  • Benefits: OSU retirement contributions and Comprehensive insurance and university benefit options available


Why This Opportunity

This role offers the rare combination of:

  • A stable, fully accredited program
  • Strong institutional and GME support
  • Planned leadership succession
  • Competitive compensation
  • Meaningful academic and clinical impact


If you’re an experienced emergency medicine educator ready to lead a respected residency program into its next chapter, this position provides the platform, resources, and autonomy to do so.


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