Medical Educator Pathway Residents Experiences
Current residents:
William Cooley, MD (PGY2)
Mikayla Bowen, MD (PGY2)
Azaria Lewis, DO, MS (PGY3)
Daniel Schwartzbaum, MD, MS (PGY3)
Maria Khan, MD (PGY4)
Alumni:
Rowena Hann, DO, MPH, Class of 2025
Jheison Giraldo, MD, PGY4, Class of 2025
Emily Bloch, MD, PGY4, Class of 2025
Stephanie Lee, MD, Class of 2024
Christina DeBenedictus, MD, Class of 2023
Emily bloch, MD, Class of 2025
IM/Med-Peds Medical educator track
During my time on the Med Ed track, I had the privilege of honing my teaching skills and expanding my understanding of evidence-based medicine. The program included a two-week dedicated teaching elective, where we learn the concept of “backwards design” in medical education, practice developing learning objectives, and learn our leadership styles. It also involves pre-tending experiences that allow us to practice leading a team with more autonomy. A highlight was attending a conference which was focused on not only learning evidence-based practice but being able to effectively teach its core concepts. One of the most rewarding aspects was the opportunity to work closely with two outstanding mentors, Dr. Brown and Dr. Van Kirk, who guide us throughout the process. Additionally, I formed stronger bonds with some of the hospital’s most talented and fun co-residents. Completing the track has not only made me a better medical educator, but has also deepened my understanding of academic medicine and made me a better doctor and leader.
Stephanie Lee, MD, Class of 2024
Pediatric Medical Education Track Pathway
I’m also the first Med-Peds resident to take part in our, again, brand new Medical Education track offered through our pediatric residency program. I chose to pursue this track specifically through the pediatric program because pediatricians often have to translate difficult medical concepts into something that is understood by both parents AND children/adolescents, and are traditionally the group of physicians that stand at the forefront of shaping economic and public health policy. At this time, I’m working (directly w/ program director Dr. Alba and Holtz Hospital CMO Dr. Gelman) on the pediatric & OB/Gyn clerkship curriculum committee, have been leading workshops for both new interns and continuing education for faculty, and will soon be a certified instructor in our simulation center/mock codes.
Christina DeBenedictus, MD, MBA, Class of 2023
IM/Med-Peds Medical Educator Pathway
Going into residency, I knew that I wanted to not only learn how to be a great medical educator but also be a part of shaping how we improve medical education. Being a part of the medical educator track has been invaluable in providing me with these skills and reaching these career goals. As a part of the track I have focused elective opportunities to practice teaching residents and medical students. The medical education elective has taught me how to create effective lesson plans and then allowed me to apply that throughout residency. I know that through this track I will be a better medical educator, and will be able to use these skills in my career and help shape the physicians of the future.