The Brown Medical Education Research Fellowship is a two year mentored program sponsored by the Department of Emergency Medicine offering advanced training in medical education. Fellows complete a master’s degree and develop the competencies to become an independent researcher and academic leader. The program is designed for Emergency Medicine residency graduates, but features a multi-disciplinary faculty and extensive resources. This comprehensive fellowship provides training in:

• Medical education research
• Learner assessment and feedback
• Clinical and bedside teaching
• Curriculum design
• Adult learning theory
• Small group facilitation
• Program administration
• Procedural training
• Simulation
• Educational technology
• Large group format teaching
• Public speaking skills

The program includes the following experiences:

Professional Development

Fellows complete a master’s degree in Medical Education and Leadership and the AAMC Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC) program. Fellows receive support to participate in the Association of American Medical Colleges and Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors national conferences. They also receive research mentorship and experience with curriculum design, instructional techniques, and assessment.

Fellows can also choose from several different master’s degree programs related to medical education, including, but not limited to:

• The Johns Hopkins University Master of Education in the Health Professions program
• The Massachusetts General Hospital Master of Science in Health Professions Education Program
• The Harvard Medical School Master's in Medical Education program
• The University of New England’s Master of Medical Education and Leadership program

Research

Fellows complete a medical education research project. Support is provided for study design, grant applications, literature review, data acquisition and analysis, and scholarly writing.

Teaching

Fellows engage the full spectrum of medical learners in a variety of settings. They gain expertise in small group facilitation, large group lecturing, simulation debriefing, bedside teaching and procedural training. Opportunities exist at the undergraduate, resident, and faculty/CME level. Fellows are directly observed and receive structured feedback on their teaching abilities.

Educational Project

Fellows complete a “change” project drawing on skills acquired through their coursework. Projects focus on finding creative solutions to identified educational needs in our department.

Clinical

Fellows are appointed as Clinical Instructors and work two emergency department shifts per week, gaining practical experience teaching in a busy academic setting.

Administrative

Fellows serve on the residency program’s curriculum committee and assist with the medical student elective. Fellows have opportunities to serve on the Alpert Medical School curriculum committee and steering group for the Program in Educational Faculty Development.

Graduates of accredited Emergency Medicine residency programs with demonstrated commitment to medical education will be considered. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three letters of support to:

Christopher Merritt, MD, MPH, MHPE
Director, Medical Education Research Fellowship
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