Internal Medicine recognized at 2024 GME Leadership Symposium

On May 31, Carver College of Medicine’s Office of Graduate Medical Education, which oversees residencies and subspecialty fellowships, hosted its annual Leadership Symposium. Teaching awards were presented following a short presentation. But first a research poster competition was held.

Internal Medicine residents represented six of the 12 posters on display. (click image for larger view)

Improving Transitions: Discharge Summary Workshop for Rising Interns
Grace Alexander, Matthew Soltys, and Jennifer Strouse

Piloting Outpatient Focused Inbox Management Simulation for Medical Students Enrolled in a Transition to Residency Course
Tyler Maggio, Phi Luong, and M. Lee Sanders

Empowering Educators: Unveiling the Impact of Distinction Track in Medical Education
Jennifer Strouse, Jane Rowat, Lisa Antes, M. Lee Sanders, and Manish Suneja

Mobile Application to Improve Formative Feedback in Graduate Medical Education
Jane Rowat, GIrish Mhatre, and Manish Suneja

Distinction in Health Equity Track for Internal Medicine Residents Year One
Krista Johnson, Jeydith Gutierrez, Desmond Barber, Kathryn Harris, Evelyn Ross-Shapiro, Michelle Miller, and Manish Suneja

Enhancing Diagnostic Reasoning in Internal Medicine Through Clinical Conferences with a Basic Science Focus
Luke Morrey, Rachel Genova, Rachel Anderson, Brian Gehlbach, and Manish Suneja

After the poster judging concluded, Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and Clinical Professor in General Internal Medicine Mark Wilson, MD, began the formal presentation. Wilson recognized the efforts of everyone who plays a role in recruiting and training residents and fellows, especially those who staff the GME office, providing support to dozens of training programs and hundreds of trainees.

Internal Medicine members received the following awards:

Excellence in Clinical Coaching – Andrew Bryant, MD
Program directors nominate valued faculty for this award for outstanding performance in coaching residents and fellows in the clinical setting.

“His passion for teaching is palpable in every interaction, as he imparts not only medical knowledge but also instills a sense of compassion, empathy, and professionalism in our trainees.”

Program Coordinator Excellence – Abbey Gilpin
This award recognizes program coordinators for their role in the management and success of a residency and/or fellowship program and dedication to residents, fellows, and program directors.

“She consistently displays a go-getter attitude and never leaves tasks for others or for the next day. When unexpected problems arise, she tackles them head on.”

In addition to Bryant, four other members of the department were among the 32 educators who received nominations for the Excellence in Clinical Coaching award from among a pool of nearly 800 residents, fellows, and faculty.

Christian Anderson, MD, PhD
Second-Year Fellow, Cardiovascular Disease

“Christian went out of his way to involve the residents and medical students in all the cardiac procedures that were performed on our patients. He taught everyone in depth about what he was doing and why, and let learners have hands-on roles in the procedures. He had excellent communication and an enthusiastic attitude and is one of the best fellows that we have worked with. He is an excellent role model for both residents and medical students, and he deserves this award.”

Jonathan Day, MD
Fourth-Year Resident (PSTP and StARR Scholar), Internal Medicine

“Dr. Day has consistently been a phenomenal teacher since the first time I worked with him two years ago. He is passionate about the work he does and is consistently eager to help others learn. He is always willing to have educational conversations that involve the whole team in learning, whether on primary or consult services. I have consistently received great education that was useful later on.”

“As a senior resident, Dr. Day provided confident, patient, and gentle guidance to myself as a new (scared!) intern and has grown into an excellent mentor as I have become a senior resident myself. He excels at providing effective teaching in an efficient yet complete manner.”

Alex Paschke, MD
Third-Year Resident, Internal Medicine

“Dr. Paschke is very intentional about making sure I am involved to the highest extent in the patients we care for together. Despite undoubtedly being exhausted and extremely busy, he puts in additional effort to make sure I am learning as much as possible and is always willing to discuss with me when questions and learning points arise. I am so appreciative of his clear interest in teaching, his effective and frequent communication, and his respectful and welcoming attitude towards me as a learner.”

Megan Vree, MD
Second-Year Resident, Internal Medicine

“Megan is an excellent resident to work with as a student. She is extremely intentional about making sure I am learning as much as possible while on the ward. She frequently checks in with me to make sure any questions I have are being addressed. She challenges me to create plans for my patients independently while also supporting me when help is needed in a way that was artfully balanced.”