Cynthia Frary McNamara, MD, FACP

I am a preceptor and clinical educator for internal medicine residents and medical students, supervising their care of patients both longitudinally in continuity clinic and during single encounters in urgent care clinics. My teaching emphasizes patient-centered care, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based management of conditions ranging from hypertension and diabetes to acute infections and same-day complaints. I support learners in developing clinical autonomy while ensuring high-quality, safe care. Through case-based teaching, feedback, and real-time decision-making, I help trainees navigate the complexities of ambulatory medicine, including preventive care, care coordination, and chronic disease management. My goal is to cultivate strong outpatient clinicians who are equipped to deliver thoughtful, equitable, and longitudinal care across a wide range of patient needs.

As an internal medicine attending physician on the inpatient wards, I play a critical role in educating residents and medical students by leading teaching rounds focused on patients under my care. During these rounds, I facilitate clinical reasoning by posing case-based questions, guiding learners through the interpretation of diagnostic tests, and evaluating therapeutic options in real time. Teaching is grounded in active patient care, with discussions tailored to the clinical context and complexity of each case. I integrate evidence-based resources, including primary data and MKSAP questions, to reinforce key concepts and promote board-relevant learning. I foster a collaborative environment that encourages critical thinking, differential diagnosis formulation, and shared decision-making. By modeling professional communication and up-to-date clinical management, I ensure that learners not only gain medical knowledge but also develop skills in physical diagnosis, patient advocacy, and interdisciplinary coordination—all essential for independent practice in internal medicine.