Central Michigan University College of Medicine and CMU Health, an academic medical institution in Saginaw, Michigan, are seeking a full-time Director of Medical Simulation to join our team.


Director, Medical Simulation

Saginaw, Michigan


The director of Medical Simulation oversees all aspects of medical simulation activities within the Covenant Healthcare Simulation Center. This highly collaborative position will work as part of a team of staff, faculty, and administrators in developing, leading, and maintaining the medical education program at the CMU College of Medicine. The director will play a crucial role in enhancing medical education, training and research through the effective utilization of simulation technologies and methodologies. Under the direction of the president and CEO, the director will provide administrative and educational leadership for the development, implementation and instruction of educational offerings through the simulation center.

The successful candidate will be a board certified/board eligible M.D. or D.O. graduate from an accredited medical school and residency. Provider/instructor certifications in ACLS, ATLS, BLS, PALS and fellowship training or certificate program in simulation-based education or ultrasound preferred. They must possess and be able to obtain licensure and certification as required by applicable law and accrediting organizations, fulfill the requirements for and obtain a faculty appointment with the applicable department of CMU Medical Education Partners and shall maintain medical staff appointments at participating institutions. Experience in resident and/or medical student education is required. Knowledge of curriculum design, surgical procedural skills, advanced computer skills, as well as experience with manikin-based simulation, partial task trainers, crisis management training, and debriefing methodologies are highly desired.

About CMU Health

CMU Medical Education Partners, doing business as CMU Health, is a leading consortium advancing graduate medical education in partnership with Covenant HealthCare and MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. Together, they lead the Central Michigan University College of Medicine's residency and fellowship programs.

This partnership drives innovation in medical education, patient care, and community health across mid- and northern Michigan. As a vital part of CMU's mission to improve health outcomes in underserved areas, CMU Health combines academic excellence with clinical expertise through strong partnerships with leading health care systems.

Built on a 50-year legacy of excellence, CMU Health offers robust training environments guided by highly respected program directors, experienced faculty, and dedicated staff. Residents and fellows benefit from comprehensive clinical experiences at two major teaching hospitals and a network of clinical affiliates throughout the Great Lakes Bay region.

CMU Health also operates state-of-the-art facilities, including the Covenant HealthCare Simulation Center, a nearly 10,000-square-foot space designed for immersive, hands-on training. The center features high-fidelity manikins, virtual reality surgical trainers, and a DaVinci robotic surgery console, enhancing clinical readiness in a safe, controlled setting.

Together, CMU Health and its partners are preparing the next generation of physicians to lead with compassion, skill, and a deep commitment to improving health equity across Michigan.

Review of candidate materials will begin immediately (June 2025) and the ability to apply or nominate will continue until the position has been filled. Further application information can be found at: https://caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1241. The Central Michigan University College of Medicine has retained Caldwell Partners, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Please email confidential inquiries, nominations, or referrals to: CMUSimulation@caldwell.com.


CMU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and institution. CMUdoes not discriminate against persons based on age, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, race, religion, sex, sex-based stereotypes, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status, or weight. https://www.cmich.edu/offices-departments/ocrie





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