Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description The Vice Chair for Education will provide visionary leadership and strategic oversight for the educational programs in the Department, including our undergraduate medical education (UME) programming, graduate medical education (GME) inclusive of our residency and fellowship programs, and professional development programs on education. The successful candidate will have: Board certification in Emergency Medicine (EM) Achieved the minimum rank of Associate Professor A track record of personal excellence as an educator, including teaching experience at the UME, GME, and/or CME levels Demonstrated excellence and innovation in educational leadership A track record of mentoring and developing others Experience in curricular design and implementation Administrative experience in accreditation Administrative leadership acumen including but not limited to emotional intelligence, collaboration, networking, conflict resolution, negotiation, leading change, and fiscal management A growth mindset and learning orientation A passion and strategic vision for advancing the Department’s educational programs The Department of Emergency Medicine VUMC’s Department of Emergency Medicine is a national leader in clinical care, education, and research. The Department has over 100 faculty and 6 divisions (operations, emergency medical services, global emergency medicine, emergency medicine research, simulation, and ultrasound). Education is a top priority for the department. There are currently 39 residents in this highly regarded and sought-after EM residency program. Much of the residency program’s stellar reputation rests on the efforts of faculty members and upper-level residents who view excellent teaching as a core component of their responsibilities. Our third/fourth-year medical Our third/fourth-year medical student EM courses are highly rated by medical students. The Department also has an ACGME accredited fellowship in EMS, a EUFAC accredited fellowship in Ultrasound, and SAEM approved fellowships in Global Emergency Medicine and Simulation. Through collaborative relationships with other Departments and Divisions at VUMC, we also support training of fellows in ACGME accredited programs in Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Informatics, Sports Medicine, Palliative Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and Pediatric EM. Located in Nashville, TN, VUMC’s academic and community emergency departments treat over 200,000 patients annually. Department of Emergency Medicine physicians currently provide emergency services at Vanderbilt University Hospital, Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital, Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital, and the Emergency Department of the Nashville Veterans Administration Medical Center. Our Research Division is one of the most productive and impactful emergency care research groups in the world, with numerous grants and contracts from federal agencies and major industry partners. The Research Division has generated practicing changing data in many fields, including acute heart failure management, resuscitation strategies, airway management, geriatric emergency care, COVID-19 therapies, and ED operations. Faculty and researchers in the department produce more than 100 peer-reviewed publications annually, are currently 2 in NIH funding nationally, and are well regarded by their peers nationally and globally. Interested candidates should submit the following documents to Physician Recruiter, Sarah Casen: Cover letter articulating your strategic vision for the Department's educational mission and describing how your leadership experience and expertise will support its implementation Current curriculum vitae (CV) that highlights roles and experiences pertinent to education and/or leadership Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled. International medical graduates seeking to apply for available physician positions must be certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), must have passed the United States medical licensing examinations (USMLE Step 1 and Step 2), must have completed a United States based residency even if they have completed a residency or practiced medicine in another country, and must hold a current J-1 or H-1B visa.

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