Education
Excellence in training the next generation of physicians
In accordance with academic traditions, the Department of Medicine is committed to the educational mission of training tomorrow’s health care providers, researchers, teachers, and leaders.
The Department of Medicine continually revises and refines its curriculum by incorporating new data from research and innovative educational advances. In addition to comprehensive clinical experiences, we provide training through a state-of-the-art simulation lab, one of the nation’s leading standardized patient programs, myriad online learning resources, and exciting research opportunities. Our faculty are skilled, passionate, and learner-centered. Our educational programs prepare learners to succeed in a wide range of disciplines, from groundbreaking clinical care to translational medicine.
Residencies
The residencies offer robust inpatient as well as ambulatory experiences in a variety of settings. In addition to the standard residency training, we offer specialized pathways including a Research track for trainees interested in pursuing careers as clinician-scientists as well as a Medical Education track for those interested in careers as clinician–educators. The residencies provide ample opportunity for trainee choice in both structured electives as well as self-designed electives
Learn more about our residencies:
Fellowships
The Department of Medicine is home to fellowships in several specialties. Meet our current faculty and fellows and learn more about our fellowship programs:
Other fellowships sponsored by the Department of Medicine:
Life in Worcester
Worcester is New England’s second largest city and has all the amenities to enjoy life whether you are moving here to start your career, creating new pathways in your career, or coming to pursue undergraduate, graduate, or post-graduate studies. Home to more than 30,000 college students at eleven institutions of higher education, the greater Worcester area is an active, vibrant and energetic community. Learn more.