Medical Education Fellowship

We are excited to offer Medical Education Fellowship training with an emphasis in Simulation Education. This one or two-year SAEM-approved fellowship program is designed for those interested in careers in academic emergency medicine who are seeking to build skills in teaching, curriculum development, leadership and mentoring, simulation-based education and medical education research.

Two-year fellows will complete a Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) degree. One-year fellows will earn a Graduate Certificate in Health Professions Education (GCHPE). Both of these are funded and paid for by the program.

Program Mission

To foster the professional growth and development of future emergency medicine academics and simulationists through a robust curriculum and formalized mentorship that ideally leverages the strengths of the organization, its people and the fellow.

Goals (summary, selected)

After completion of the fellowship program, the fellow will be able to:

Explain the theoretical basis, benefits and limitations of clinical and non-clinical teaching, including simulation-based medical education.
Deliver effective clinical and non-clinical theory-based instruction to both large and small groups.
Effectively use a variety of technologies to teach, learn and communicate.
Demonstrate leadership that is evidence-based and reflective of the fellows' inherent skillset.
Develop and execute educational research that contributes to the advancement of health professions education and patient care.

Dimensions

There are four key dimensions to the program outlined below. Degree program coursework, participation in fellowship didactics, attendance at select regional and national workshops and conferences and experiential learning through projects and mentorship in the University Health Department of Emergency Medicine and UMKC's simulation center will help fellows develop skills in each dimension.

Teaching skills, theory and educational principles
Educational research methodology
Educational program administration and leadership
Simulation-based medical education theory and practice

Program Highlights and Benefits

Competitive fellowship salary. Additional stipend above the university's PGY-4/5 salary
Full-time employment benefits as a fellow at the School of Medicine
Faculty appointment in the University Health Department of Emergency Medicine
Clinical shifts at residency program teaching sites: University Health Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital
Protected, non-clinical time for the fellowship curriculum with an average of eight shifts per month
Funded Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) degree (certificate for one-year fellow)
Generous CME for registration and travel to select regional and/or national simulation conferences during each year of the program
An additional $1,000 yearly stipend for continuing medical education
Internal and external moonlighting permitted
Potential for additional funded registration and travel for regional or national abstract or didactic presentations
Robust mentoring and feedback, including regular contact with fellowship directors and program mentors

Candidates must have graduated in good standing from an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine (EM) residency program and must be board-certified or board-eligible in EM.

Application Process

Please contact Melanie Camejo and Emily Hillman for questions or more information.

Qualification Requirements

Must be board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine
Must have graduated in good standing from an ACGME-accredited emergency medicine residency program
Must have a strong interest in a career in academic emergency medicine

Required Application Materials

Curriculum vitae with contact information for three references. At least one reference should be a member of residency program leadership.
A letter of recommendation
A statement outlining reasons for pursuing a combined Medical Education/Simulation Fellowship. No longer than 250 words.

Applicants will be invited to interview during September or October. We will extend a match offer in November-December. Applicants must be accepted into the UMKC Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) program to start the fellowship. There is one fellowship position available for the current application season.

Current Fellows

Pooja Patel

Medical School: Kansas City University
EM Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City/University Health-Truman Medical Center

Fellowship Graduates

Tyler Blackwell

Medical School: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
EM Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City/University Health-Truman Medical Center

Kaitlyn Finneran

Medical School: Des Moines
EM Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City/University Health-Truman Medical Center

Gabriel Ceceñas-Salas

2023-2024
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
EM Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City/University Health-Truman Medical Center

Chris Elberts

2023-2024
Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
EM Residency: University of Missouri-Kansas City/University Health-Truman Medical Center, Chief EM Resident 2022-2023

Lacie Bailey

2021-2022
Medical School: University of Missouri
EM Residency: University of Missouri-Columbia

Fellowship Leadership

Melanie Camejo

Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine
Associate Residency Program Director
Medical Education Fellowship Director
EM Student Clerkship Director

Emily Hillman

Associate Professor Emergency Medicine
Residency Program Director
Associate Fellowship Program Director
Director of Simulation Education, UMKC School of Medicine

Fellowship Coordinator

Lara Maisch

Medical Education Fellowship Coordinator
Student Clerkship Coordinator
UMKC School of Medicine