Emergency Medicine Program Director - Palmdale, CA

Location: Palmdale Regional Medical Center

Department: Medical Director

Lead a New Community-Based EM Residency Program.

Join EM Alliance in Palmdale, California! EM Alliance is recruiting a Program Director to lead a new community-based Emergency Medicine residency program at Palmdale Regional Medical Center, located in the Antelope Valley in north Los Angeles County. This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a residency program from the ground up, with a targeted 2027 program start
.

Join the growing Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium team and create a lasting legacy by training the next generation of emergency physicians in sunny Southern California.

• 100,000 Annual Visits
• 80 Hours Physician Coverage
• 46 Hours APP Coverage
• 35 Beds
• Cerner EMR

• Founding Program Director for a new EM residency program
• Community-based training environment
• Targeted program start:
  2027
• Leadership opportunity with strong institutional support
• Competitive compensation package and benefits

Palmdale Regional Medical Center is a full-service acute care hospital serving the Antelope Valley and surrounding communities. Designated as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the hospital offers a 35-bed Emergency Department and provides both inpatient and outpatient surgical services in bariatric, colorectal, orthopedic, neurological, spine, ENT, vascular, plastic, and robotics. As part of the Southwest Healthcare Medical Education Consortium, Palmdale Regional offers the infrastructure and resources necessary to support a successful and sustainable residency program.

Located in northern Los Angeles County, Palmdale offers an appealing blend of Southern California sunshine, affordability, and access to outdoor recreation
. Residents enjoy proximity to the Angeles National Forest, Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve, and easy access to Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, and the greater SoCal region. With a growing community, excellent schools, and abundant recreational opportunities, Palmdale is an ideal place to live, work, and lead.