Faculty Neurology Clinical Services - Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine

The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine.  Educating the next generation of physicians.  

The mission of Meritus Health, Inc. is to improve the health of our community. With the establishment of the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine (MSOM), we are proud to take a significant step forward in achieving this goal by educating the next generation of physicians who are professionally accomplished, socially responsible, and community oriented. 

MSOM will be the first new medical school in Maryland in over a century. 

Located on the campus of Meritus Health in Hagerstown, Maryland, MSOM will be part of Western Maryland’s largest healthcare provider, which serves over 200,000 residents across the tri-state area. This strategic location will provide students with direct access to a robust healthcare environment for both education and clinical training. 

The inaugural class, the Class of 2029, will begin in July 2025, marking the start of an exciting new chapter in medical education in Maryland. The first cohort will consist of 90 medical students, with future classes expected to grow to 180 students. MSOM’s state-of-the-art facility, the D.M. Bowman Academic Hall, is a 200,000-square-foot, five-story building designed to foster a dynamic learning environment. The building will feature cutting-edge simulation centers, labs, classrooms, and a conference center with the capacity to host up to 1,000 people. 

Adjacent to the academic building, Meritus Commons will provide on-campus housing with 340 one- and two-bedroom apartments. The complex will include amenities such as a clubhouse, communal areas, and a dog park. The first 90 units will be ready in time for the arrival of the first class in 2025. 

This initiative is not only a response to the growing national shortage of healthcare professionals, but it is also expected to have a significant economic impact. Between 2025 and 2030, the Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is projected to generate over $750 million in economic activity by 2030.  

Through MSOM, Meritus Health is proud to play a leading role in shaping the future of healthcare and medical education, fostering a new generation of physicians who will serve the evolving needs of our community and beyond. 

The teaching Faculty of Neurology is responsible for implementing the neurology academic program, ensuring that the curricular content is taught, learned, and assessed in a manner that is appropriate for the student’s achievement of professional competencies. Additionally, the Faculty of Neurology will support the Department of Clinical Medicine and its activities, including pre-clinical and clinical teaching, research, and scholarly activities. Salary range $300,0000 - $350,000 

• Collaboratively work with other faculty to teach neurology clinical medicine topics in preclinical and clinical years.
• Participates in the instruction and supervision of osteopathic medical students at all training phases, including didactics, small groups, clinical cases, clinical skills labs, clinical patient care, simulation training, procedure and task training, OSCE’s, and standardized patient encounters.
• Assists with the development and implementation of the clinical curriculum while working with the chair of primary care and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
• Assists with the development and implementation of individual specialties (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Psychiatry/Neuro) and medical selective education and experiences in the third and fourth years.
• Provides support and assistance to other MSOM faculty regarding the integration and implementation of clinical cases and topics within various areas of the curriculum.
• Provides support for affiliated clinical sites and residency programs in the development and delivery of the MSOM curriculum for third and fourth-year medical students as well as GME residents
• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines
• Serve the college through teaching, research and scholarly activity, service, and patient care as assigned by the Chair of Primary Care
• Plan for, develop, and deliver curricular components of the clinical curriculum using interactive teaching techniques and laboratory sessions
• Create prework and pre-classroom assignments, such as narrated PowerPoints, Case-Based materials, and other reading handout 
• Advises and mentors students while helping them in academic and career counseling
• Serves on committees and other duties as assigned
• Actively participate in student research activities related to their specialty (20% of the time allotted to research)
• Participates in the faculty council and primary care department meetings
• Submits updated CV yearly with research, teaching, service, and other changes for accreditation
• Develop goals, outcomes, and session learning outcomes for each lecture, laboratory session, or team-based learning presentation to small groups
• Participates in curriculum mapping and assessment to ensure all clinical exams meet national standards
• Participate as needed as a clinical skills table trainer under the guidance of the chair of primary care
• Participate in required MSOM faculty development activities
• Completes other duties as assigned by the chair of primary care  

Education

• MD or DO degree with a history in academic medicine teaching and assessment

Experience

• Full-time teaching experience in an osteopathic or allopathic medical school and successful experience at the Discipline or Department level in higher education.  
• Demonstrated experience effectively teaching and directing clinical sciences courses.  
• A physician with successful completion of an approved faculty development or other graduate program in education management is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of clinical education concepts necessary to ensure a proper understanding for students
• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the practice level.
• Knowledge of patients' (HIPAA) and students' (FERPA) privacy
• Ability to integrate the clinical medicine topics in the preclinical and clinical years
• Ability to teach and direct clinical skills (I-IV) courses including didactics and clinical skills laboratory sessions
• Ability to work as a team with Ph.D. faculty and clinical faculty
• Experience in creating COMLEX-style exam items and participating as an item writer for the NBOME
• Experience working as a course director while creating course learning outcomes

Caring for Our Team

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the first day of the month following 30 days of employment, along with life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage. Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one, and we also provide a 401k plan, an education assistance program, and an employee assistance program. Additionally, employees working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for a shift differential, adding even more value to your role.

Strength Through Diversity 

Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.

Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help. 

Salary : $350,000 - $3,000,000