Patrick Sayre

Patrick Sayre, MD, MPH, serves as Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine in the Department of General Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He maintains hospital privileges at both the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, reflecting his integrated clinical and educational roles within the Penn Medicine system.

Dr. Sayre's educational background includes:

• Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
• Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

His research centers on transforming medical education through evidence-based innovations. Dr. Sayre investigates critical challenges in residency training including program culture dynamics, leadership development for academic physicians, and telehealth teaching methodologies. His work bridges educational theory with practical clinical applications, particularly in ambulatory care settings and health systems science integration.

Key research domains include:

• Resident well-being and program culture optimization
• Telehealth precepting frameworks and virtual teaching
• Health systems science curriculum development
• Leadership pathways for program directors
• Ambulatory care education models

Dr. Sayre's publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contributions from 2017-2025, with recent work emphasizing adaptive educational strategies for evolving healthcare environments. His research shows increasing focus on telehealth pedagogy and resident mental health support systems, reflecting contemporary challenges in medical training.

As Associate Program Director, Dr. Sayre provides comprehensive mentorship through the residency program while developing innovative educational frameworks. His leadership in creating the Ambulatory Chief Resident role and telehealth precepting curricula demonstrates commitment to evolving medical education practices. Institutional support for his educational initiatives is evidenced by sustained scholarly output and programmatic implementations across Penn Medicine's training ecosystem.