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The turn of the academic year is a time of transition and new beginnings. The arrival of new residents and fellows brings fresh perspectives and enthusiasm for learning. The first few weeks are often filled with angst as they adapt to their new roles and realize the additional responsibility of their position in our organization […]

First, I want to say, on behalf of all of our faculty, we are so proud of you. Actually, we are in awe of you because you made it through all of the challenges of Covid. So, what’s next — internship and residency. Yes, I am reminding you that several weeks from now you will […]

Embracing Both/And Thinking: A Journey of Growth and Humility As we gather to celebrate the commencement of our graduating students across the medical school campus, we stand at the threshold of a new beginning. Our graduating students have dedicated countless hours to studying and practicing their craft and have navigated unprecedented challenges – from impacts […]

The Graduate Medical Education office is pleased to announce Dr. Richard Griffey as the new GME Director of Patient Safety and Quality Improvement. Beginning in July 2024, Dr. Griffey will lead the GME efforts in patient safety and quality improvement curricula and initiatives while helping to ensure the GME Consortium meets ACGME Institutional Requirements. Dr. […]

Feedback: Breaking Through Barriers I hope April finds you well and with a renewed SPRING in your step! Congratulations to all our students and programs who successfully completed the Match process. Thank you to all the faculty, staff, residents, and fellows who advised, supported, and managed the process. The Ides of March are always an […]

“Heal your mind, heal your body, heal the world.” – Unknown In January, I charged us all with a few resolves for 2024 and intentional focus on communication and feedback, mentoring and role modeling, and wellbeing. March, which marks the beginning of spring, Match Day and March Madness, feels like a fitting time to focus […]

The last several months I have been reflecting on people who influence who I try to emulate as a physician, teacher and a leader. I remember as a resident being distraught as I realized with certainty that my patient was dying and that nothing I was doing was helping. I felt responsible and like a […]

Nurturing Resolve: A Commitment to Support and Empower Our Education Community As we embark on another year of shaping the minds and character of future healthcare professionals and scientists, it is a time for reflection and renewal. This year, I’d like to call on us all to channel our collective resolve towards supporting and empowering […]

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” – William Arthur Ward The holiday season is a time for gratitude. It is easy to become consumed by the tragedies unfolding around the world and closer to home, and it is important to remember that there remains much to […]

I have been struggling to sleep the last several weeks. I fall asleep fine – generally tired out by the events of the day, but I wake up a few times each night and then drag myself out of bed at 5 AM to start the day. I notice I am not as patient as […]