Program Overview

---

Emergency Medicine Medical Education Fellowship

The Emergency Medicine Medical Education fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine is a one- to two-year advanced specialty training program in medical education sponsored by the Henry J.N. Taub Department of Emergency Medicine. Designed for Emergency Medicine residency graduates, this program provides the foundation for a career in academic medicine focused on education, strong mentorship, and experiences in graduate medical education, undergraduate medical education, simulation, and faculty development.

About the Program

The program is designed to provide trainees with a comprehensive education in medical education, including educational theory, education technology, curriculum design, assessment, interprofessional education, feedback, bedside teaching, program evaluation, health equity in medical education, faculty development, simulation and procedural training, and educational scholarship.

Areas of Focus

The program focuses on the following areas:

• Educational Theory
• Education Technology
• Curriculum Design
• Assessment
• Interprofessional Education
• Feedback
• Bedside Teaching
• Program Evaluation
• Health Equity in Medical Education
• Faculty Development
• Simulation and Procedural Training
• Educational Scholarship
• Educational Technology

Professional Development

The program offers dedicated, personalized faculty development, with regular meetings between the trainee and the associate director for faculty development, as well as the program director, to review career goals and identify growth opportunities. Additionally, the program provides access to a nationally recognized institution-wide faculty development program, which offers training sessions for faculty.

Advanced Degrees

Fellows are encouraged to pursue advanced degrees in education or related fields based on their academic, educational, and career goals. Those trainees choosing the two-year option are encouraged to enroll and complete a Master's in Education in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Houston. Funding for advanced degrees is partially supported through the Baylor College of Medicine tuition reimbursement program.

Advanced Training Opportunities

Departmental funds may be available to support additional nationally recognized educator training opportunities, including but not limited to:

• ACEP Teaching Fellowship
• BCM Master Teachers Fellowship Program
• SAEM ARMED MedEd
• MERC at CORD
• ALiEM Faculty Incubator

Teaching

The Fellow participates in regular teaching of residents, medical students, physician assistant students, EMS students, and faculty. Fellows can select an area of focus while experiencing a breadth of opportunities in Undergraduate Medical Education (UME), Graduate Medical Education (GME), and Faculty Development/Continuing Medical Education (CME).

Mentorship Opportunities

The program offers various mentorship opportunities, including:

• Health, Humanism, and Society Scholars Program
• Physician Assistant Student Research Projects
• Medical Student Research Elective
• EM Resident Scholarly Activities

Clinical

Fellows receive a faculty appointment and are eligible for full-time benefits. Fellows work approximately 20 hours/week clinically at our training sites, which may include Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital, and Texas Children's Hospital. Internal moonlighting opportunities are also available.

Administration

Individuals may be appointed Acting Assistant Program Director for the BCM EM Residency Program to collaborate closely with the PD and APDs. They may also serve as Acting Assistant Clerkship Director for the EM medical student clerkship or Acting Assistant Director of Faculty Development. Additionally, individuals may participate in various residency committees, such as the Clinical Competency Committee, Program Evaluation Committee, Residency Education Committee, and Medical Student Education Committee.

Educational Scholarship

Fellows must complete a project of publishable quality in one of the following areas: Curricular Design and Innovation, Educational Research, or Program Evaluation.

Didactics

Fellows meet regularly to discuss important medical education topics and participate in the MedEd journal club.

Leadership

The program is led by Daniela Ortiz, M.D., MPH, who serves as the Fellowship Director. Dr. Ortiz is an assistant professor at the Henry JN Taub Department of Emergency Medicine and is completing a master of education in the health professions through Johns Hopkins University.

Fellowship Graduates

The program has a strong track record of producing successful graduates, including Katie Fisher, M.D., Master of Science, and Anisha Turner, M.D., MBA. These graduates have gone on to achieve great things in their careers, including receiving awards and recognition for their work in medical education.

Admissions

For more information on the program, please note that details on how to apply are not included in this excerpt.