Leadership & Residency Education

The Leadership and Residency Education Fellowship at the University of Virginia Emergency Medicine Program is a one-to-two-year fellowship designed to develop the next generation of academic leaders in emergency medicine. This fellowship prepares physicians with an interest in residency education to become future program directors and academic faculty by providing advanced training in medical education, curriculum development, program leadership, and resident mentorship.

Curriculum
Fellows will engage in a structured curriculum that includes:

• Leadership Training: Hands-on experience in residency program administration, faculty development, and institutional leadership. Fellows will attend operations meetings, contribute to policy development, and gain exposure to accreditation and regulatory processes.
• Medical Education: Training in curriculum design, assessment, competency-based education, and instructional methods.
• Resident & Medical Student Teaching: Active involvement in bedside teaching, simulation training, and didactic presentations.
• Scholarly Work & Research: Opportunities to conduct medical education research and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.
• Program Administration: Participation in residency meetings, recruitment, competency evaluations, and curriculum planning.

Program Features

• Payment for Secondary Degree: Fellows that commit to two years have the opportunity for financial support toward obtaining a secondary degree such as an MBA or MPH.
• Faculty Mentorship & Support: Fellows work closely with program leadership and faculty to gain insights into program management and education.
• Professional Development: Support for attending national conferences, leadership training, and academic workshops.
• National & Regional Networking: Opportunities to collaborate with leaders in emergency medicine education.