Department of
Medicine

Medical Education Track

The Medical Education Track is an opportunity for residents to develop teaching skills during their residency. Those interested in academic careers in general medicine, hospitalist, or sub-specialties can enrich their residency experience with teaching opportunities and mentoring.

Track Timeline

Residents apply to the track during the intern year then become a member of the Internal Medicine Program Education Committee (PEC) and Resident Curriculum Committee. During the second year, residents have additional teaching opportunities with School of Medicine students mentored by Medicine faculty. As part of the track, residents can participate in the WVU Teaching Scholars Program in June of their PGY-2 year. In their PGY-3 year, residents continue to advance in their teaching roles and have the opportunity to take a one-month education elective tailored to specific interests.

Track Strengths

  • Attend Longitudinal Lecture series
  • Close relationship with the WVU School of Medicine
  • Advanced simulation program
  • Teaching scholars program
  • Residents as Teachers curriculum
  • Faculty dedicated to teaching with diversity of teaching styles

Track Opportunities

  • Serve as a resident member of the PEC and resident curriculum committee
  • Learn effective lecture skills by giving an IM clerkship lecture during each block (6 times/year)
  • Facilitate small group clinical learning and ethics discussions for MS2 students
  • Learn how to utilize simulation for clinical teaching and lead simulation sessions
  • Attend the Summer Teaching Scholar’s Institute
  • Serve as a mentor for new interns
  • 1-month medical education elective during PGY3 year

If you are interested or have further questions, please contact our director, Dr. Sarah Sofka: