Erica King Receives the 2024 GME Program Coordinator Excellence Award

We are thrilled to announce that Erica King is the recipient of the 2024 Program Administrator Excellence Award for her outstanding contributions to the Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program at the University of Minnesota. Since joining the program in 2018, Erica has demonstrated exceptional competence, kindness, and innovation, significantly improving the program’s operations and culture. 

Erica has transformed the resident scheduling process, skillfully managing the complex clinical schedules of 40 residents across multiple sites. Her approach combines automation with personalized meetings to ensure each resident's goals are met. Additionally, she revolutionized the interview season by creating an applicant website that provides essential information and fosters connections with residents and faculty.

Her leadership and expertise extend beyond the program. Erica is an active member of the Metro Minnesota Council on Graduate Medical Education Coordinator Development Committee and has been a panelist at the MMCGME Conference multiple times. On a national level, she has presented at the Med-Peds Program Directors Association meeting and the Thalamus National Coordinators conference, sharing her best practices and innovative solutions.

Erica’s colleagues and residents consistently praise her thoughtfulness and support. She built and maintains the MedPeds Hub, a comprehensive Google site for residents, and streamlined the recruitment process during the pandemic, earning accolades from both faculty and applicants. Her dedication to the well-being of residents is evident in her proactive approach to supporting them during challenging times.

Erica’s exceptional achievements and unwavering dedication make her an invaluable member of the GME community. She is a deserving recipient of the Program Administrator Excellence Award, and we are proud to recognize her contributions to medical education.

Please also join us in congratulating Anna Hennessey (Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology-Advanced ERCP/EUS & Transplant Hepatology fellowship programs), Jasmine Jackson (Abdominal Transplant Surgery & Congenital Cardiac Surgery fellowship programs), and Mariah Ipsan (Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism fellowship program). They were nominated by their Program Directors, Department Chairs, residents/fellows, and Education Managers for their outstanding commitments to Graduate Medical Education.

These individuals are exceptional Administrators who deeply care about their programs and trainees. Their contributions positively impact our community and drive operational excellence daily. We truly appreciate their dedication. Thank you!