Emergency Medicine Program Director - Hybrid Academic & Clinical Role | ~$475K

Company: EMrecruits, LLC
Location: Lawton
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Program Director – Emergency Medicine Residency Oklahoma State University (OSU) | Level II Trauma Cente r 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, e xperienced 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. Apply Now! *hec* EM

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