Master's In Academic Medicine
A 1-Year Program Designed for Residency, Fellowship, and GME Careers
The Master’s in Academic Medicine is a one-year, immersive training program designed for medical graduates seeking advanced preparation before residency or fellowship.
Through a rigorous 1-year Master’s in Academic Medicine and the launch of ACGME-aligned residency programs, the RM Center for GME offers a comprehensive pathway for physicians seeking clinical excellence, academic distinction, and meaningful community impact.
Master's In Academic Medicine
This program is ideal for candidates who want to:
• Strengthen their clinical foundation
• Build a competitive residency or fellowship application
• Develop skills as educators, researchers, and future academic leaders
• Gain clarity and confidence before entering GME training
Graduates of the program will:
• Demonstrate advanced clinical reasoning and case-based decision making
• Develop effective teaching and feedback skills
• Complete a scholarly capstone project suitable for presentation or publication
• Build a comprehensive academic and educator portfolio
• Enter residency or fellowship with a clear professional identity and career direction
Curriculum Overview
Clinical Foundations & Advanced Case-Based Learning
Structured clinical education emphasizing diagnostic reasoning, evidence-based practice, and patient-centered decision making.
Teaching & Assessment in Medical Education
Foundations of adult learning theory, bedside teaching, small-group facilitation, evaluation methods, and feedback strategies.
Quality Improvement & Patient Safety
Hands-on training in systems-based practice, QI methodology, patient safety initiatives, and healthcare delivery improvement.
Research Methods & Scholarly Writing
Instruction in study design, literature appraisal, academic writing, and presentation skills—tailored to clinical and educational scholarship.
Professional Development & Leadership
Career coaching, interview preparation, communication skills, leadership development, and mentorship for long-term success in GME.
Capstone Project
Each candidate completes a mentored scholarly project in:
• Clinical research
• Medical education
• Quality improvement / patient safety
• Health systems innovation