Emergency Medicine Faculty

Position Overview

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is inviting applications for an experienced Emergency Medicine Faculty member to join their academic medical center in Doha, Qatar. This full-time on-site role focuses on delivering high-quality medical education and clinical care in an internationally recognized institution aligned with Weill Cornell Medical College in New York.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-lead the Emergency Medicine Clerkship and instruct students within integrated foundational sciences courses employing varied teaching methods.
• Mentor medical students to foster clinical reasoning, critical thinking, and professional development within a diverse cultural setting.
• Provide emergency care to adult patients in hospital environments and participate actively in service delivery alongside multidisciplinary teams to ensure evidence-based, patient-centered care.
• Conduct clinical, educational, or translational research through both local and international collaborations, contributing to publications, presentations, and grant projects to advance academic excellence.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• MD degree or an accepted equivalent qualification.
• American Board Certification in Emergency Medicine or an equivalent credential.
• Experience teaching and practicing clinically in academic medical centers, preferably in North America.
• Proven excellence in both teaching and scholarly activity.

Preferred Additional Experience

• At least 3 years of substantial teaching experience at the undergraduate or academic health system level, demonstrating a strong commitment to education.
• Proficiency with multiple learning modalities including bedside teaching, simulations, problem-based learning, lectures, small groups, journal clubs, and flipped classrooms.
• Experience integrating emerging technologies to enhance medical education and student assessment.
• A solid record of clinical or educational research is advantageous.

Skills and Attributes

• A strong passion for supporting student success.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective organizational abilities and adaptable thinking.
• Capability to build trust with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Goal-oriented with an appreciation of diversity and active commitment to a supportive, inclusive learning atmosphere.

Working Conditions

• Workdays are Sunday through Thursday.
• Clinical privileges provided at affiliated hospitals.

Compensation and Benefits

The role offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive foreign-service benefits including furnished housing and additional support to promote professional and personal well-being.

Institutional Background

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, established in 2001 through a partnership with Qatar Foundation, offers an integrated six-year medical program leading to an MD degree from Cornell University. It operates within Education City, a hub for prominent educational and research institutions in Doha, Qatar.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is committed to equal opportunity employment, welcoming minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.