Clinical Experience

Training at the Intersection of Care, Teaching, and Leadership

Hands-On Leadership in High-Acuity Emergency Medicine

Clinical Obligations

Fellows in the Medical Quality Fellowship maintain a balance of clinical and leadership responsibilities, including:

  • Supervise & Teach: Overseeing emergency medicine residents and advanced practice providers, while teaching McGovern Medical School students.
  • Clinical Hours: Approximately 56 hours per month as attending physician at Memorial Hermann-TMC and/or Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital.
  • Compensation: Fellows receive a stipend equivalent to half of a full-time faculty salary.

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (MH-TMC)

Memorial Hermann LogoMH-TMC, established in 1925, is one of only two Level I trauma centers serving the greater Houston area’s 7+ million residents, and the only one with a helipad. With an annual ED census of around 100,000 patients, it is recognized as the busiest trauma center in the United States.

Key features include:

  • 723 hospital beds, including a comprehensive ED with 34 beds, 8 trauma rooms, 6 critical medicine rooms, 4 resuscitation bays, 12 minor trauma/general medical beds, and 15 pediatric area beds.
  • Full electronic medical records and PACS for Radiology.
  • On-site imaging: two dedicated ED CT scanners, nearby MRI, interventional radiology, and cardiac catheterization labs.

Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (LBJ)

LBJ Hospital, part of the Harris Health System, has served Houston’s diverse and often underserved communities since 1972. Designed to address healthcare disparities, LBJ provides comprehensive emergency care to patients who might otherwise face barriers to access.

  • High-Volume, High-Acuity Care: Over 88,000 annual ED visits, treating everything from acute injuries to complex medical emergencies.
  • Community Impact: Strong focus on public health, outreach, and social services integration. Fellows gain insight into population health and the social determinants of care.
  • Training & Leadership: Fellows supervise residents and advanced practice providers, mentor medical students, and experience a collaborative, teaching-oriented environment that emphasizes both clinical excellence and community engagement.

This combination of clinical rigor, teaching, and community-focused care equips fellows with the skills needed to lead quality improvement and operational initiatives across diverse healthcare settings.

Clinical Practice Overview

Fellows are expected to:

  • Maintain primary board certification(s) and licensing to practice at both MH-TMC and LBJ.
  • Supervise residents and advanced practice providers while delivering direct patient care.
  • Participate in a blend of clinical and administrative activities to develop leadership and operational expertise.