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Assistant/Associate Program Director – Emergency Medicine Residency
Dell Medical School – Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas
The Department of Emergency Medicine at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin seeks a dynamic, mission-driven emergency physician to serve as Assistant (or Associate) Program Director for its ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine Residency Program based at Dell Seton Medical Center.
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking academic department within a rapidly growing medical school and a high-acuity urban academic medical center serving as the primary teaching hospital for UT Austin.
Position Overview
The Assistant/Associate Program Director (APD) will work in close collaboration with the Program Director, Division Chief of Emergency Medicine, and departmental leadership to advance the residency program’s mission in clinical excellence, education, scholarship, and community impact.
The residency is based at Dell Seton Medical Center, a Level I trauma center and tertiary referral center in Central Texas, with a diverse patient population and strong institutional commitment to graduate medical education innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Educational Leadership
Assist in oversight of all aspects of residency education in compliance with ACGME and RRC-EM requirements
Lead and/or support curriculum development (didactics, simulation, ultrasound, quality & safety, wellness, DEI initiatives)
Participate in resident recruitment, selection, and onboarding
Direct resident assessment, Clinical Competency Committee participation, and milestone evaluation
Mentor residents in career development, scholarship, and fellowship preparation
Administrative & Accreditation Oversight
Support program evaluation and continuous quality improvement processes
Contribute to ACGME accreditation activities, annual program evaluation, and site visits
Collaborate with GME leadership and institutional stakeholders
Assist with policy development and residency operations
Clinical Practice
Maintain active clinical practice within the emergency department at Dell Seton Medical Center
Participate in faculty development and departmental educational initiatives
Qualifications
MD/DO with board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
Eligible for Texas medical licensure
Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and resident education
Academic productivity appropriate for faculty appointment
Prior leadership, fellowship training, or significant involvement in residency education preferred
Associate Program Director rank will be commensurate with experience.
Academic Environment
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin is one of the nation’s newest academic medical centers, designed to reimagine health professions education and healthcare delivery. The Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to:
Innovative educational models
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Health systems science and population health
Community partnership and public health engagement
Faculty development and leadership growth
Austin offers a high quality of life, a vibrant cultural scene, and access to outdoor recreation.
Application Process
Qualified applicants should submit CV with three references listed and letter of interest describing educational leadership experience to Careers@usacs.com
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
- ED Volume: 52,000
- Academic teaching site with 8 EM residents per year
- 3-year emergency medicine residency program established in 2012
- ED Beds: 53
- Observation Beds: 16
- Admission Rate: 22%
- Trauma Designation: Level I
- Coverage: 8-hour shifts with 48 hours of physician coverage and 24 hours of APP coverage
- Separate observation unit with 30 hours/day APP coverage
- Documentation: Cerner/CPOE and PowerNote
- Fourth-busiest emergency department in Texas
- State-of-the-art facility opened in 2017 and is the fourth-busiest ED in Texas
- Certified Stroke Center
- Primary teaching hospital for the Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin
- EMS Fellowship since 2021
- Other USACS services offered at this location: Hospitalist Medicine and Critical Care
The Area
Austin is the capital of Texas, but it is better known to many as the “Live Music Capital of the World.” With vibrant entertainment and culture, inspiring cuisine and stunning outdoor settings, it’s no wonder that Austin is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan regions in the nation. Nature trails, lakes, parks, and wilderness preserves offer exceptional recreational opportunities. The Austin area’s high-tech industry blends seamlessly with popular events such as the Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, and the Formula One United States Grand Prix. The University of Texas, one of the largest universities in the nation, offers world-class arts and sporting events year-round.
Benefits
- Financial Benefits:
- $100,000 equity ownership given to all full-time Physicians after 3 years of employment
- Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k) up to IRS limit of $36,000
- $4,000 tax-free CME/BEA annually
- $8,000, including your state and DEA license, in year one for new graduates
- Groundbreaking 100% Paid Parental Leave
- Pioneering Paid Military Leave
- Student loan refinancing as low as 2.99%
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and Rx coverage
- Short- and long-term disability (own occupation)
- Unmatched medical malpractice including tail and free litigation support
- USACS malpractice claims are less than 1/2 the national average!
- Intangible Benefits:
- Location flexibility and career stability of a national group
- National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) of internally elected Physicians
- Clinical Management Tools (CMTs) provide evidence-based support
- 24/7/365 live Physician support
- Professional Development Programs including: Scholars (Leadership Training), Efficiency Academy, and Engagement & Experience Academy
- USACS Annual Assembly opportunity
- Internal USACS STAT traveling Physicians