EM Innovation Fellowship

The UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine offers a one-year Emergency Medicine Innovation Fellowship. This program is designed for emergency medicine physicians seeking advanced training in clinical innovation, human-centered design, and healthcare systems improvement. Fellows will engage in comprehensive training in Human Centered Design, project management, and leadership, preparing them to become leaders in emergency medicine innovation. Areas of focus include clinical informatics, digital health design, and implementation science.

Fellows are required to complete a capstone project with a sustainability plan and are encouraged to contribute to academic publications and presentations, enhancing their expertise in emergency medicine innovation.

Fellows work eight attending clinical shifts per month at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, maintaining clinical competence while also mentoring and supervising residents and medical students. This fellowship does not include a master’s degree, but fellows will have access to various certificate programs tailored to their interests, such as MIT’s Design Thinking Executive Education or the UCSF Health Data Science Certificate Program.

Salary and benefits are set by the UCSF Department of Emergency Medicine and the University of California annually.

Clinical Responsibilities
Fellowship Applicants

If you have any questions about the fellowship program, please contact our interim fellowship director Dr. Christopher (“Toff”) Peabody, Founder and Director of the UCSF Acute Care Innovation Center. 

 

We are looking for candidates who have:

  • MD or DO degree with board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine
  • Strong interest in innovation, design thinking, and improving healthcare systems
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Prior experience in quality improvement or healthcare innovation

 

If interested, please submit the following application material via email to Fidel (Tito) Lemus:

  • A cover letter explaining your interest in the Innovation Fellowship and any previous experience that you have
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Please provide three references whom we may contact (no letters required, we will reach out to them)

 

Application Deadline: October 31, 2024, early applications encouraged and evaluated on rolling basis

 

Applicant Interviews: Virtual Zoom interviews in October - November 2024

 

Visas: Our department cannot sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas for non-ACGME fellows