Academic Medicine Fellowship

Family Medicine physicians are, at their core, educators. Ascension St. Vincent’s Family Medicine Residency has a proud legacy of developing outstanding teacher-physicians, with many alumni going on to serve as faculty in medical schools and residency programs across the country. Building on this tradition, our Academic Medicine Fellowship equips newly graduated residents with the skills and experience to excel as educators. Fellows gain advanced training in teaching, curriculum development, and academic leadership, preparing them to inspire and guide medical learners at every stage of training.

General Information

1 Year non-accredited Fellowship
Start date in mid-July

    • Completion of three-year Family Medicine Residency program

    • Ability to obtain active Florida medical license by fellowship start date

    • Board eligibility/certification in Family Medicine by the ABFM

    • Maintain up to date BLS, ACLS, and NRP training

    • Strongly Recommended: Teaching experience at the medical student, or resident level

    • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor work visas.

    • Develop essential teaching skills to effectively educate and mentor medical learners at all stages of training

    • Engage in faculty development opportunities, including workshops, curriculum planning meetings, and participation in institutional operations

    • Serve as junior faculty, precepting medical students and residents in the outpatient setting and gaining real-world academic medicine experience

      • Expand your scope with optional inpatient teaching opportunities, tailored to your career goals

    • Maintain and advance clinical expertise by continuing to build clinical and procedural skills within your own family medicine continuity clinic

    • ​​Membership in the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM), connecting fellows to a national network of academic leaders

      • Enrollment in the STFM Resident Faculty Fundamentals Certificate Program, included as part of the fellowship

    • Opportunities to explore niche interests within family medicine, enriching both personal expertise and the residency program’s educational offerings

    • Lead resident didactic sessions through lectures, board preparation, and interactive learning experiences that build your confidence as an educator

  • Academic Fellows receive close mentorship and guidance from Family Medicine faculty, with regular check-ins and support from the Fellowship Director. In addition, fellows are evaluated as junior faculty by resident learners, providing valuable feedback that fosters growth as both a teacher and future academic leader.