Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and OU Health are seeking an experienced, visionary, and dynamic leader to serve as the inaugural Chair of the Department of Emergency Medicine (DOEM) and Clinical Service Chief of Emergency Medicine for OU Health. This role offers a unique opportunity to establish an academic department, assemble a leadership team, drive recruitment efforts, and initiate the emergency medicine education and residency program at the state’s only Level 1 Trauma Center.

The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (OUCOM) is the largest component of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC) and is the academic arm of OU Health, the state's largest and flagship comprehensive academic health system. The health system and clinical group practice work in concert with the College of Medicine’s educational and research missions. The OUCOM and OUHSC are on a growth trajectory with an ambitious strategic plan aimed at leveraging its strengths to become a top-tier integrated academic health center, enhancing national recognition, bolstering Oklahoma's healthcare and public health workforce, and improving health outcomes and quality of life for many Oklahomans while reducing health disparities across the state.  

The creation of the new Emergency Medicine Department is vital to the College of Medicine’s continued growth, and the incoming Chair will play a vital role in the achievement of enterprise-wide priorities. The new Chair will be committed to the tripartite mission, demonstrating excellence in patient care, a strong passion for education, and a record of advancing research. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking beyond traditional models to create new opportunities for growth and excellence in both research and clinical practice. This leader will emphasize the recruitment and mentorship of faculty to foster a thriving academic environment. With extensive experience in administration and financial management, they will lead with a focus on creating a collaborative and supportive department. Their deep operational knowledge of emergency care, strategic vision, and ability to build partnerships will be complemented by exceptional communication skills. Dedicated to leading transformative change, they will actively engage with key stakeholders, including other clinical departments, to achieve the department’s strategic objectives.

This is an exciting and unique opportunity to be a contributing member towards building a world-class Department from the ground up. Applicants for this position should be board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, be eligible for appointment within the Department, and have a substantial record of leadership and achievement in clinical, research, and education oversight. 

Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Ariannah Mirick and Jay Torio are leading this search with Erin Schwass. 

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