Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine

The Robert Larner, M.D., College of Medicine (LCOM) at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks an accomplished and visionary physician leader with a record of significant contributions in academic emergency medicine and proven effectiveness to serve as the next Chair of Emergency Medicine (EM). The Chair will also serve as the Emergency Medicine Service Line Leader for UVM Health, which provides emergency care across Vermont and northern New York, spanning a diverse range of clinical settings, from a tertiary care Level 1 Trauma Center to multiple single coverage critical access hospitals.

LCOM works in close partnership with the University of Vermont Medical Center (UVMMC), the state’s only tertiary academic medical center, to advance innovative clinical care, research, and education. UVM Health is an integrated academic health system comprising six hospitals, a large multispecialty physician organization, extensive outpatient services, UVM Cancer Center, Golisano Children’s Hospital and home health and hospice programs, serving communities across Vermont and northern New York. LCOM, the nation’s seventh-oldest medical school, is well known for its leadership in educational innovation, research excellence, and commitment to the education of rural healthcare providers and rural healthcare delivery. The College, UVM Health (including UVMMC), and the broader University campus are based in Burlington, Vermont, a vibrant lakeside city frequently recognized for its exceptional quality of life.

The incoming Chair will inherit a strong department that has grown rapidly in recent years. The faculty and staff in EM are committed to outstanding clinical care, education, research, and community engagement. Reporting jointly to the LCOM Dean and the President and CEO of the UVM Health Medical Group, the Chair will guide the Department’s continued growth and impact.

The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty across all career stages, along with experience in educational leadership, clinical operations, and advancing research endeavors. They should bring the leadership skills necessary to oversee a high-volume, multisite clinical enterprise spanning rural and critical access environments. Integrity, a record of collaborating towards successful outcomes, and commitment to inclusive leadership are essential. A strong understanding of rural emergency care and population health would be an asset, along with the ability to design innovative approaches to providing high‑quality care across a variety of clinical settings.

Qualified candidates must hold an M.D., DO or M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent international medical degree, be board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, be eligible for medical licensure in Vermont and New York, and have credentials appropriate for an appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor (Clinical Scholar or Tenure pathway) at UVM. The new Chair will be expected to work clinically in emergency departments alongside those they lead. A collaborative and inclusive leader, the new chair will bring proven and substantial leadership experience to this opportunity. Experience in advanced value-based care markets and rural health systems is highly preferred.

The University of Vermont Larner School of Medicine has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist with this important search. Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged. 

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through their teaching, service, research, scholarship, or creative arts.

Successful candidates will exhibit a strong commitment to the tenets of Our Common Ground and the principles of Professionalism. Applicants are required to submit a separate statement detailing how they would enhance the impact of Our Common Ground values and Professionalism. Employment is subject to a successful background check.