Leadership In Medicine Track
Mission Statement
The Leadership in Medicine (LiM) track is designed to provide UTH Internal Medicine residents interested in a career in General Medicine (i.e. hospitalist or primary care) and/or specialty medicine, with the tools to facilitate growth as leaders in their respective careers.
Internists are often called upon to lead initiatives that have a lasting impact on health care systems and patient outcomes. These initiatives could include patient safety and quality improvement, utilization management, care redesign, improving population and community health measures, and coordinating transitions of care. Moreover, internists as physician leaders are often required to critically assess hospital system gaps, lead diverse multidisciplinary teams through change, and concisely articulate needs to administration and stakeholders with a goal of collaborative innovation and advancement.
The LiM track provides enhanced opportunities for emerging resident leaders to learn core principles of leading change efforts, healthcare systems operations, and the business aspects of healthcare delivery to prepare them for the expanding role of Internists beyond bedside clinical practice.
The tracks seeks to cultivate physician leaders committed to high quality, safe, and patient-centered care by: 1) exposing residents to the principles of Change Management; 2) providing residents with an improved understanding of health care delivery models and how physicians’ daily practices impact health systems operations; 3) teaching residents how to communicate effectively as leaders and patient advocates; and 4) providing an enhanced awareness of healthcare disparities and challenges associated with caring for vulnerable populations.
The two-year track for selected residents starts in the PGY-2 year, and is incorporated into their Internal Medicine residency curriculum. LiM residents will receive specialized didactics and engage in self-reflection exercises aimed at developing their leadership skills. Residents are guided to work in teams to formulate, develop, and complete an annual project aimed at instituting lasting, positive change in the residency program, healthcare system, or community at large.
Program highlights include:
- Didactic sessions during ambulatory block that include guest speakers, interactive workshops, lectures, and independent work time
- Dedicated 2-week elective time in resident’s area of career interest
- Completion of Capstone Project
- LiM residents are given the opportunity to consolidate and apply all the knowledge and tools from the track into designing and executing a project that addresses an important gap.
Summary of Curriculum Requirements:
- Attend Thursday afternoon didactic sessions from 1:30-5 pm; must attend 80% of sessions annually. All absences must be reported to Dr. Huq in advance
- Complete all pre and post session assignments
- Submit 2-week elective request and proposal to Dr. Huq and Dr. Wesley at least 2 months in advance of elective
- Complete LiM Capstone Project, working with groups for all associated assignments
- Facilitate at least 2 of the residency M&M Conference, called “Culture of Safety” presentations
How to Apply
- Open for PGY 1 Categorical Internal Medicine Residents only
- Applicants should have a strong interest in pursuing careers in Hospitalist Medicine or Primary Care
- Deadline for completing applications is January 31
- For more information, contact Dr. Carissa Huq
Current Residents
| Academic Year 2025 – 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| PGY 2 | PGY 3 | Graduates |
| Afsana Islam | Xena Moore | Vinita Akula |
| Judy Al-Sayyad | Sanjana Rao | Jeffrey Cleaver |
| Mary-Cate Nesby | Ikram Rostane | Adrienne Dague |
| Pamela Horton-Embrey | Som Singh | Tanvi Gupta |
| George Ishac | Meera Kapadia | |
| Evan Leung | Stephen Patin | |