A nationally recognized, ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program at a major academic medical center in Brooklyn, New York is seeking a Program Director to lead one of the most storied EM training programs in the region. This four-year program — the first emergency medicine residency established in Brooklyn — has been continuously accredited since 1989 and is academically affiliated with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The department carries dual designations as a Regional Stroke Center and STEMI Center, and its graduates have gone on to hold leadership positions across the specialty. This is a rare opportunity to shape the next generation of emergency physicians at a program with deep academic roots and a large, well-resourced faculty.
Perks and Benefits
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- Flexible clinical scheduling designed to support work/life balance
- CME access with exclusive educational resources, live events, and a national online community of emergency medicine physicians
- Clinician wellness program and colleague referral program
- Leadership development programming including LEAD (Leadership Education and Development), Coach Development Academy, Women in Leadership (WIL), and the National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC)
- Defined pathway to local, regional, and national leadership roles within a large physician organization
Practice Highlights
- First emergency medicine residency program established in Brooklyn, NY — a landmark training environment with over three decades of ACGME accreditation (since 1989)
- Four-year EM residency program with 32 active residents across all training levels
- 15 full-time faculty members and three dedicated administrative assistants supporting program operations
- Academic affiliation with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center
- Emergency department designated as both a Regional Stroke Center and a STEMI Center — high-acuity, time-sensitive case mix integral to resident training
- Program Director role encompasses clinical leadership, GME administration, faculty development, and curriculum oversight within a well-established academic department
- Graduates of the program have advanced to leadership positions across emergency medicine nationally
Qualifications
- Board certification in Emergency Medicine required
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active New York medical license or eligibility to obtain
- Prior academic, administrative, or GME leadership experience strongly aligned with this role
- Demonstrated commitment to resident education, faculty development, and clinical excellence in emergency medicine
About the Community
Brooklyn is New York City's most populous borough and one of the most culturally dynamic urban environments in the country, offering world-class dining, arts, music, and neighborhoods ranging from historic brownstone districts to vibrant waterfront communities. Physicians relocating to the area gain access to an unmatched professional network through proximity to major academic medical centers across the five boroughs, while enjoying the full breadth of what New York City has to offer — from Central Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden to international airports with direct routes nationwide. Cost of living varies by neighborhood, with options spanning urban apartments to family-oriented communities with strong public and private school systems throughout Brooklyn and the surrounding metro area.