Physician - Academic

The Department of Emergency Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus seeks an Assistant Program Director (APD) to support the development, launch, and ACGME application process of a proposed new Emergency Medicine residency training program at the Cleveland Clinic. This is a unique leadership opportunity to help design and implement a high-quality, academically rigorous residency program at one of the nations premier academic medical centers.

About the Emergency Department:
The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Emergency Department is a high-acuity, 24/7 adult and pediatric ED treating over 61,000 patients annually across a state-of-the-art facility with multiple treatment areas and fast-track services. Care is provided to a diverse patient population with complex medical and surgical presentations, making it an excellent environment for resident education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support program design, curriculum development, and preparation of ACGME accreditation materials
• Assist in establishing educational systems, evaluation tools, and resident assessment frameworks
• Help recruit qualified faculty and future residents
• Participate in resident teaching, mentorship, wellness, and evaluation
• Collaborate with institutional GME and departmental leadership on continuous program improvement

Required:

• MD or DO degree
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in Ohio
• Demonstrated interest in graduate medical education and academic emergency medicine
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

Why Cleveland Clinic:

• Be a foundational leader in a new residency program at a world-class academic medical center
• Engage with a high-volume, high-acuity Emergency Department and nationally recognized faculty
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and CV

We will be accepting applications until Friday, February 6^th, 2026