Educational Activities
Orientation
Incoming Resident Week is a week-long orientation for all new residents in accredited medical and dental residency programs sponsored by the University at Buffalo. The orientation takes place at the University at Buffalo South Campus, located on Main Street, and provides the residents with the opportunity to become familiar with the university and affiliated hospitals, meet fellow residents, and participate in several education sessions. >>Go to Orientation page
Core Curriculum
The University at Buffalo offers Core Curriculum Master Sessions, which focus on Research and Statistics, Practice-Based Learning and Improvement, Systems-Based Practice, and Ethics. These mandatory sessions are designed to be interactive and include opportunities for program involvement and follow-up. The 2008-2009 academic year marks the 10th anniversary of this series. >>Go to Core Curriculm.
Chief Resident Conference
GME hosts a leadership development conference for new chief residents each year in May. This conference provides an opportunity for chiefs from all specialties to come together and build their leadership skills. Attendees receive a helpful resource book, The Chief Resident as Manager, which is a useful reference throughout the year. Popular session topics have included Strategic Communication and Leadership, Professionalism, Caring for Your Residents, Resident Work Hours, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Teaching Medical Students, and Conflict Resolution. >>Go to Chief Resident Conference.
Scholarly Exchange Day
GME Scholarly Exchange Day is an annual research poster session for residents and fellows that occurs in late spring. This interactive, interdisciplinary day showcases Buffalo research and provides residents with experience in poster presentation. A major component of the day is the structured feedback residents receive on their work from Buffalo research faculty. Another highlight is the annual keynote address by a senior faculty member on "Research Lessons Learned: Sustaining the Momentum", where career advice and personal stories are passed along to the next generation of medical researchers. The online application for poster submission is available on the GME website in late fall, along with helpful information on resources for poster preparation. Awards are presented to the top posters. >>Go to Scholarly Exchange Day.
Resident & Fellow Career Planning Seminar Series
The GME office holds yearly sessions to educate residents on contract negotiation and benefit analysis. The sessions, which are conducted by an attorney and insurance broker, are eagerly anticipated by residents. The following additional seminars have been added to create a Career planning seminar series: Choosing the Perfect Fit: Key Considerations in Job Selection, CV Writing and Interviewing Skills for more information and to register: >>Go to UB Resident & Fellow Career Planning Seminar Series
Faculty Development
The Offices of Graduate Medical Education and Continuing Medical Education have developed a unique partnership with London's Royal College of Physicians to build a cadre of "accredited" educators with clinical assessment skills. UB faculty members, selected because of their interest in enhancing their skills as educators, apply to participate in a year-long program that involves attending two three-day workshops, completing two educational initiatives, and participating in peer- support activities. Participants who successfully complete all program requirements are awarded the status of Certified Royal College of Physicians (RCP) Educator, and go forth to share their knowledge with the Buffalo medical education community.
Core Curriculum in Clinical and Translational Research Seminar Series
The seminar series is designed to follow the core competencies in clinical and translational research defined by the National CTSA consortium. Fourteen thematic areas will be covered by faculty in the Buffalo Translational Consortium.
Certificates will be issued to those participating in one or more components of the Clinical and Translational Research Seminar Series. Attending a minimum of two lectures will satisfy the requirement for the GME Research Master Session. Attendance may fulfill research didactic requirements in residency/fellowship programs (consult with your program director). Continuing Medical Education credits are available for physician faculty.
The intended audience is anyone with an interest in or who is involved in conducting clinical and translational research. This includes: Clinical fellows, Research fellows, Residents,Faculty, Graduate students in all health related disciplines, Study coordinator.
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