Medical Education Track
The Medical Education Track at Mary Washington Healthcare is proud to offer their internal medicine residents a focused, longitudinal experience in academic medicine and clinical teaching. The Medical Education Track equips residents with the skills and mentorship to teach, inspire, and lead future generations of residents.
This two-year track is designed for residents who envision a future as clinician-educators and academic leaders. It is open to PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents, with two residents selected each year at the end of their PGY-1 year.
The track is led by Sagah Ahmed, MD, a graduate of George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences who completed her residency and served as Chief Resident at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Ahmed brings a strong background in academic medicine and is committed to mentoring the next generation of medical educators. Join us in shaping the future of medical education.
Program Highlights
Curriculum & Workshops
Residents participate in monthly or bimonthly small-group workshops covering:
- Principles of adult learning theory and clinical teaching
- Curriculum design and learner assessment
- Methods for conducting and evaluating medical education research
Teaching Opportunities
Track participants will develop their teaching skills through:
- Leading lectures for medical students and co-residents
- Bedside teaching (including physical exam and POCUS)
- Peer coaching and feedback on inpatient teams
- Participation in a dedicated teaching elective
Residents will also build a teaching portfolio to document their academic contributions.
Scholarship & Capstone Project
Each resident will complete a Capstone scholarly project in medical education. Project options may include:
- Developing a new curriculum
- Conducting medical education research
- Implementing novel educational tools or technologies
Residents are encouraged to present their work at local and national conferences and to pursue publication.
Mentorship & Professional Growth
Participants receive one-on-one mentorship with experienced faculty and are supported in attending medical education conferences and faculty development programs.
Program Goals
The Medical Education Track aims to:
- Provide residents with the tools to become confident and effective educators
- Support academic productivity and innovation in education
- Promote a culture of teaching excellence within the residency program
- Prepare residents for future roles in academic medicine or subspecialty education leadership
Example Research Topics
- Resident confidence in teaching before and after track participation
- Impact on didactic quality and resident satisfaction
- Medical student evaluations of resident teaching
- Use of AI or technology in clinical education
- Documentation improvement following resident-led sessions