Opportunity Details:
Program Director Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Lakewood Ranch, FL
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is excited to announce the development of a new Emergency Medicine Residency Program, scheduled to welcome its first class in July 2027. We are seeking an experienced and inspiring Program Director to lead the ACGME application process and build a premier training environment on Florida s West Coast.
This is a unique opportunity to design and grow a high-quality academic program within a thriving, rapidly expanding community. The residency will be based at our 190-bed community hospital recognized for excellence in CMS quality metrics, patient safety, and patient satisfaction.
We are seeking a collaborative clinician-educator with:
A passion for resident education
A strong background in graduate medical education
At least three years of leadership experience within an ACGME-accredited program
The role will begin as a consulting position during the accreditation process and transition to a .5 FTE Program Director role upon program approval, with the remaining FTE dedicated to clinical Emergency Medicine practice.
Position Highlights
Founding Program Director for a new Emergency Medicine residency program
Lead the ACGME application and accreditation
Opportunity to design program structure, curriculum, and educational strategy.
.5 FTE administrative leadership , complemented by clinical Emergency Medicine practice.
Comprehensive benefits may be available for the clinical portion (health, dental, life, disability, PTO, 401K)
Candidate Requirements
Board certification in ABEM or AOBEM
Minimum 3 years of recent educational and/or administrative experience in an ACGME-accredited residency
Prior Program Director or Associate Program Director experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated excellence in leadership, curriculum development, and scholarly activity.
Strong interpersonal communication, organizational, and administrative skills
Our Commitment to GME
As the Sponsoring Institution, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center is committed to building exceptional residency programs anchored in safe, high-quality patient care .
We offer :
A supportive, collaborative, and structured learning environment
Protected administrative time exceeding ACGME minimums.
Dedicated GME conference space, call rooms, workrooms, program offices, resident lounge, and lactation room.
Dedicated funding for simulation, curricular resources, faculty development, and scholarly activity
Competitive salary and benefits for residents and GME leadership
A newly renovated outpatient location (5.6 miles from the hospital) to support continuity of care and academic activities.
About Lakewood Ranch Medical Center
Located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, LWRMC is a Joint Commission accredited, award-winning acute care facility:
Serving the region since 2004
Home to 750+ affiliated physicians and healthcare professionals
Why Lakewood Ranch? Live Where Others Vacation
Lakewood Ranch has been ranked the #1 multi-generational community in the U.S. since 2018. Its Waterside district features:
Exceptional A-rated schools
Beautifully planned neighborhoods
World-class golf, parks, trails, and wellness amenities
Close proximity to renowned Gulf Coast beaches
If you have interest in this opportunity, please apply or contact:
Nathan Arnett
Physician Recruiter
949.285.4947 mobile (call/text)
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