Administrative fellows will develop a knowledge base and skills training that are essential for successful leadership in emergency medicine (EM) as a business, with a focus on the elements of an independent physician practice.
Areas of Focus
- Business Finance Basics
- Data reporting and interpretation
- Effective Communication
- Facility operations and staffing
- Group Governance and Leadership
- Process and Quality Improvement
- Patient Safety and Experience
- Revenue Cycle Management
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit:
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- A letter of intent/personal statement
- Two letters of recommendation (One must be from their EM Residency Program Director)
- Submit to Dr. Heidi Best
The letter of intent should be one page or less. Applicants should describe their interests in academic Emergency Medicine and how the fellowship may enhance their career goals and expectations.
Interview offers will be extended at the Fellowship Director's discretion. Fellows will be notified of acceptance through email.
Qualifications
All applicants must graduate from an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program. Applicants must be considered board-eligible or board-certified (BE/BC) by the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM). All applicants must qualify for a Virginia state medical license and be able to be credentialed in the Sentara Healthcare system.
For more information on our application process, or if you have any additional questions, please contact our Fellowship Coordinator:
Alicia Scales
EMS Fellowship & Assistant Residency Coordinator
Raleigh Building, Room 304
600 Gresham Drive
Norfolk, VA 23507
757-388-3397
ascales@odu.edu
Benefits and Practice Setting
- $115,000 salary plus benefits
- $4500 CME funds
- Paid conference attendance and travel in relevant focus areas
- 1000 clinical hours in various practice settings to include academic and community sites
- Independent, physician-owned and physician-led practice in coastal Virginia
Faculty
Dr. Heidi Best, MD, FAAEM, FACEP, is board certified in Emergency Medicine and board certified in Healthcare Leadership and Administration.
