Pathways Medical Educator Pathway For this pathway you apply in your intern year and complete the pathway requirements over the next two years of residency before graduating “with distinction in medical education”. The components of the pathway include: A 2-week intensive experience immersing you in the foundations of educational theory and effective teaching with an extensive array of didactics and experiential components followed by longitudinal quarterly meetings Organized teaching of medical students and co-residents in a variety of forums with direct oversight and written feedback from a core teaching faculty One-on-one Practice ambulatory clinic precepting Ambulatory and other case-based reports Large lecture teaching Small group topic-focused facilitation and teaching Small group physical exam and other clinical teaching OSCE facilitation Problem-based learning exercises teaching Completion of a scholarly project that is medical education focused (curricular design, evaluation, delivery, etc.) Assembly of a teaching portfolio and reflections around professional identity as a medical educator Hospital Medicine and Health Systems Pathway You apply for this pathway as a PGY2 and complete it over your PGY3 year. The components of this track include: Two weeks as an “acting” hospitalist A longitudinal curriculum that runs over the PGY3 year Completion of a scholarly project (QI, Medical Education, or Research) Participation in hospital-wide and departmental committees Global Health Experience The Global Health Experience is a unique opportunity for residents to rotate at a community hospital in Kisoro, Uganda during their PGY3 year. Interested residents elect to enter the pathway as PGY1’s, and complete a month-long didactic and preparatory course during their PGY2 year. Our residency has maintained a continuous, longitudinal presence in Kisoro, Uganda for close to two decades, ensuring that we are helping produce sustainable systemic change in addition to immediate care for the local community. The dedicated faculty on the rotation are outstanding, providing an invaluable clinical and educational experience for residents. Without fail, this rotation is often cited as a highlight of residency by residents who choose to take part it in. Health Technology Innovation Pathway This pathway is designed for those who are interested in development, validation and implementation of health technology. Elements of the pathway: Completing of the didactic curriculum; monthly seminar series, associated readings and exercises Project completion: Assigned to a Health Technology Fellow Participation in small group meetings, project development and testing 1-2 elective blocks to help complete the project Applications are open to PGY2s to complete as a PGY3
