Duke University Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director, Durham NC

The Duke University Department of Emergency Medicine invites applications for the position of Residency Program Director. This is a prestigious leadership opportunity within one of the nations leading academic emergency medicine programs, combining administrative responsibility with continued excellence in education, clinical practice and scholarly activity.

Ideal candidates will have completed an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program and be BC in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM). Have demonstrated experience in graduate medical education, including curriculum development, resident mentorship, and/or residency administration. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills are essential.

Prior experience as a Program Director, Associate Program Director, or core GME faculty with significant administrative responsibility, a track record of scholarship in emergency medicine, fellowship training in a subspecialty of emergency medicine and experience leading or participating in CORD, SAEM, or ACEP education-focused committees or working groups is preferred but not mandatory.

The Duke Emergency Medicine Residency Program matches 12 categorical residents per year. The three-year curriculum is recognized for its rigorous clinical training, innovative simulation-based education, diverse patient exposure, and rich research infrastructure. Key program highlights include:

• Training at Duke University Hospital (Level I Trauma Center), Duke Regional Hospital, and the Durham VA Medical Center, providing exposure to academic, community, and federal health systems
• A state-of-the-art simulation center located in the Trent Semans Center for Health Education, featuring high-fidelity adult and pediatric mannequins, point-of-care ultrasound simulators, and advanced airway training resources
• Pediatric emergency medicine training with 24/7 attending coverage by fellowship-trained PEM physicians and community emergency medicine training in the care of children at Duke Regional Hospital.

The Residency Program Director will hold overall responsibility for the design, implementation, oversight, and continuous improvement of the Duke Emergency Medicine Residency Program in accordance with ACGME requirements. Specific responsibilities include:

• Serve as the ACGME-designated Program Director, maintaining compliance with all Institutional and Program Requirements
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding, including application review and interview coordination through ERAS and the NRMP Match
• Facilitate the Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC), ensuring effective milestone assessment and continuous program improvement
• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of the residency curriculum across all three years, including core conference series, simulation programming, and clinical rotations
• Foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging within the residency training environment, in alignment with Dukes commitments to health equity and community engagement
• Represent the residency program at CORD, SAEM, ACEP, and other national emergency medicine organizations
• Maintain an active clinical practice in the Duke Emergency Department commensurate with administrative responsibilities

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