Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is seeking an Associate Program Director (APD) of Emergency Medicine to assists the Program Director in the leadership, administration, development, and evaluation of the Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The APD helps ensure compliance with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) requirements, supports resident education and mentorship, and promotes excellence in clinical training, scholarship, and patient care.

Wyckoff Heights Medical Center is a 220-bed teaching hospital located in a residential neighborhood directly on the border of northern Brooklyn and Western Queens. We serve a variety of cultural and ethnic communities. We are committed to quality and compassion in addressing the healthcare needs of urban neighborhoods.

Key Responsibilities

Residency Program Leadership

• Collaborate with the Program Director to oversee the Emergency Medicine Residency Program.
• Assist with strategic planning, curriculum development, and program evaluation.
• Serve as a member of the residency program leadership team.
• Act on behalf of the Program Director as needed.

Resident Education and Development

• Develop, implement, and evaluate educational curricula and learning experiences.
• Monitor resident progress, competency achievement, and professional development.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and career guidance to residents.
• Facilitate resident remediation plans when necessary.
• Participate in resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities.

Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with ACGME, institutional, and department requirements.
• Assist with accreditation reviews, program evaluations, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to resident performance and educational activities.
• Participate in Clinical Competency Committee (CCC) and Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) activities.

Faculty Development

• Support faculty engagement in resident education.
• Promote teaching excellence and faculty development initiatives.
• Coordinate educational responsibilities among faculty members.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Maintain an active clinical practice within the Emergency Department.
• Demonstrate excellence in patient care and evidence-based medicine.
• Serve as a role model for residents and medical students.

Research and Scholarly Activity

• Encourage resident and faculty scholarship.
• Participate in research, quality improvement, and educational innovation projects.
• Support resident presentations, publications, and academic development.

Administrative Duties

• Assist with program budgets and resource management.
• Coordinate educational conferences, schedules, and educational activities.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership, graduate medical education (GME) offices, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Eligible for or currently licensed to practice medicine.
• Experience in graduate medical education and resident teaching.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Prior experience as a residency faculty member or educational leader.
• Fellowship training or advanced education in medical education, administration, or leadership.
• Demonstrated scholarly activity and academic achievements.

Core Competencies

• Educational leadership
• Curriculum development
• Mentorship and coaching
• Accreditation knowledge
• Program administration
• Team collaboration
• Quality improvement
• Strategic planning
• Effective communication
• Conflict resolution

Job Title: Associate Program Director, Emergency Medicine
Department: Emergency Medicine
Employment Type: Full-Time Faculty Leadership Position

We offer an attractive salary, paid malpractice, generous paid time off program, CME days plus allowance, retirement benefits and a competitive benefit package. Compensation ranges from $290K to $350K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits) based upon years of experience. Loan Forgiveness may be eligible through certain state or federal programs. Visa sponsorship may be considered for this position.
Wyckoff is committed to recruiting faculty that reflects the diversity of the community we serve.