Clinician Educator Track
Developing tomorrow's physician educators today.
Geisinger internal medicine residents have the opportunity to apply for and participate in a Clinician Educator Track. The purpose of this track is to provide internal medicine resident physicians with a foundation in medical education in preparation for possible future careers as clinician educators. As the rigors of intern year preclude involvement in this track, it is completed over the second and third years of residency. Those residents completing the track receive preferential consideration for chief residency positions. Upon successful completion of the clinician educator track, each resident will receive a certificate of distinction in medical education.
CET helped me discover how to tailor my unique teaching abilities to the needs of learners, which is an invaluable quality for a physician to have.
Dr. Monica Dzwonkowski, CET Alum
FAQs:
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How many residents participate in the CET Program?
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Approximately 6-7 per year
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Participation begins during the 2nd year of residency
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Who is eligible to apply?
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PGY-1 residents in good academic standing
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This includes In-Training Exam scores of at least the 30th percentile and absence of involvement in a formal remediation plan.
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When and how do I apply?
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Submit the following documents via email to Dr. Reider (cc Suzanne Noll)
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Updated CV
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Clinician Educator Track Application
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What is expected of residents in the CET Program?
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Attend monthly CET didactic sessions (in-person attendance required unless excused)
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Complete recommended readings and assignments
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Lead morning report (~2x/year)
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Teach medical student clinician rounds (~2x/year)
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Present at complex case conference (once during PGY-3 year)
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Prepare for teaching opportunities and be receptive to feedback
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Complete an educational scholarship project (solo or paired) with mentorship support
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Submit project for presentation at Geisinger’s annual Educational Scholarship Symposium
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Who should apply?
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Eligible 1st year residents with an interest in medical education and a future career as a clinician educator
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What are the perks?
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Development of early expertise in medical education
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Preferential consideration for chief residency positions
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Certificate of distinction in medical education
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Opportunity to stand out among peers as a leader and educator
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Opportunity to publish scholarly work
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Protégé membership in the Geisinger Academy of Educators
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Medical school faculty appointment
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Ongoing mentorship from CET Faculty
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