Vice-Chair of Education, Department of Emergency Medicine

Description

Position Summary

The Vice Chair of Education will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and scholarly vision for all educational initiatives within the Department of Emergency Medicine, including undergraduate medical education (UME), graduate medical education (GME), fellowship programs, and faculty development.

The successful candidate will oversee the residency program’s daily operations while advancing UVA’s commitment to innovative curricula, collaboration, wellness, leadership development, and AI-driven educational strategies. The Vice Chair will report directly to the Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine and collaborate closely with UVA Health leadership, the School of Medicine’s Office of Educational Affairs, and GME leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Educational Leadership

• Provide vision and oversight for the educational mission of the Department, including residency, fellowship, and student programs.
• Oversee recruitment, mentorship, and professional development for residents and fellows.
• Foster a culture of innovation in educational delivery, incorporating simulation, competency-based education, AI-enabled assessment tools, and other emerging methods.
• Promote a learning environment that emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and physician well-being.

Program Administration

• Lead strategic planning for educational initiatives and ensure integration with the Department’s clinical and research missions.
• Partner with the Chair, Vice Chair of Faculty Affairs, and other leaders to align faculty development and mentorship efforts with the Department’s goals.
• Manage program budgets, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement for all educational programs.
• Collaborate with medical school leadership to optimize UME rotations and expand academic opportunities for medical students interested in emergency medicine.

Scholarship and Research

• Encourage and support educational research and innovation within the Department.
• Develop and mentor faculty and residents in scholarship related to medical education.
• Seek extramural funding opportunities to advance educational initiatives.
• Disseminate best practices and innovations through presentations at national meetings and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

About the Department of Emergency Medicine

The UVA Department of Emergency Medicine is a nationally recognized leader in clinical care, education, and research. The department’s faculty care for more than 75,000 patients annually across UVA Health’s academic emergency department and regional sites.

Educational excellence is a core mission, with a robust residency program, fellowships in EMS, medical toxicology, ultrasound, and global health, and active student programs. Faculty are nationally recognized for innovation in AI-augmented learning, simulation-based education, physician well-being initiatives, and operational research.

The department has strong institutional support for educational innovation, with collaborative ties to the School of Medicine Office of Educational Affairs, UVA’s Link Lab for data science and engineering, and the Center for Advanced Medical Analytics.

About UVA Health and Charlottesville

UVA Health is the flagship academic health system for the Commonwealth of Virginia and is consistently ranked among the nation’s best. The University of Virginia is a top-public university with a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and service.

Charlottesville offers an outstanding quality of life, combining the vibrant intellectual and cultural environment of a university town with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Qualifiations

Required:

• MD or DO (or equivalent) degree.
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM).
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in Virginia.
• At least 3 years of experience in residency education leadership (e.g., Associate/Assistant Program Director, Program Director, or comparable role).
• Demonstrated excellence in educational leadership, mentoring, and program administration.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in medical education, health professions education, public health, or related field.
• Proven success in faculty development and curriculum innovation.
• Track record of educational scholarship with peer-reviewed publications or funded research.
• Experience incorporating simulation, AI-driven education, and competency-based assessment into training programs.

Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

• A cover letter describing leadership experience, vision for the role, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV).
• Names and contact information for three professional references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

To Apply:

To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence, to Shannon Hughen Giger at cwa6tr@uvahealth.org.