Creating a Medical Education Track to Foster the Next Generation of Educational Leaders

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM PT

Location: 213 & 214

Ideal Audience:Administrators, Physicians, Residents/Fellows

Course Director(s)

Karen Barr, MD

Professor
UPMC/University of Pittsburgh

Faculty(s)

Kevin Franzese, DO

Assistant Professor
UPMC/University of Pittsburgh
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Haylie Lecker, DO

Assistant Professor
UPMC/University of Pittsburgh

Speaker(s)

Kylie S. Johnson, MD

Resident Physician
UPMC/University of Pittsburgh
Caroline Vail, DO

Assistant Professor
UPMC/University of Pittsburgh

Brief Session Description : Special tracks to teach medical education skills are gaining popularity in residency training to ensure a workforce that has the skills and desire to be the next generation of educators and academic leaders. We will describe how to design a clinician educator track for trainees in your home institution, based on both the medical literature and our personal experience. Participants will be asked to reflect how a program could be modified to meet the needs and culture of their local context. A recent track graduate who is currently faculty, and a current track participants will share how participation benefited them.

Session Objectives:

Describe the steps necessary to develop a clinician educator track at your home institution
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