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Emergency Medicine - Academic Opportunities in Baltimore, Maryland

The Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking qualified candidates interested in an academic emergency medicine faculty position.  The primary missions of the Department of Emergency Medicine are to be recognized as leading educators in Emergency Medicine and to be the premier provider of emergency care in our region.  This academic faculty position includes significant teaching opportunities with emergency medicine residents, medical students at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and fellows.  In addition, there are numerous opportunities for involvement in teaching activities within the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland Medical Center.  The Department has a strong focus on faculty development and seek to grow the next generation of leaders in emergency medicine.

The anticipated rank is Assistant Professor; however, rank and tenure status are dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications.

Our Academic Organization:

ACADEMIC - Our Emergency Medicine physicians are faculty members of the University of Maryland School of Medicine, the first public medical school in the United States and one of the fastest-growing top-tier biomedical research enterprises in the world. The University of Maryland School of Medicine was ranked 10th in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 rankings of "Best Medical Schools: Primary Care", and 36th in "Best Medical School: Research.  Physicians with an academic focus will appreciate the variety of opportunities available to them through the School of Medicine, from clinical research initiatives to lecture opportunities.

TEACHING - Our physicians are heavily involved in the education of residents and medical students every day. Their mission to educate begins at the bedside, imparting knowledge, and teaching skills necessary to diagnose illnesses and treat patients. Opportunities abound to teach medical students and residents in lecture, lab, clinical, and community settings.

RESIDENCY AND FELLOWSHIPS - Our Emergency Medicine Residency Program, with over 50 residents, is one of the nation’s largest and most respected. We are the only program in the country to offer training in four tracks: emergency medicine, emergency medicine/pediatrics, emergency medicine/internal medicine, and emergency medicine/internal medicine/critical care. We also offer fellowships in diverse areas including administrative leadership, cardiology, faculty development, ultrasound, health policy, and simulation.

CLINICAL - We staff the Emergency Departments at four hospitals in the heart of downtown Baltimore: University of Maryland Medical Center-Downtown Campus, University of Maryland Medical Center-Midtown Campus, Mercy Medical Center, and the Baltimore Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Serving a diverse urban and underserved population, our physicians provide the highest level of care in state-of-the-art facilities.

RESEARCH - Our Emergency Medicine faculty are a diverse group of clinical, basic science, and epidemiologic investigators who have successfully competed for grants on a national level. We collaborate with multiple disciplines within the University of Maryland School of Medicine and continue to expand our research program.

What you can expect from University of Maryland:

• Annual patient volumes between 20K to 50K
• A very competitive annual salary including incentive eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid malpractice insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Annual stipend for CME, licenses, dues to professional organizations, etc.
• Tuition remission at a University System of Maryland institution or reciprocal institution
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and personal days
• An academic appointment with the University of Maryland School of Medicine
• Base Salary: $290,700/ year

University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine