Education & Development

Chief Orientation (developed for Chief Residents & Chief Fellows of multi-year fellowships)

• Friday April, 29th, 2022 1pm-4:30pm

Chief Briefs (developed for Chief Residents & Chief Fellows of multi-year fellowships)

• October 4th, 2022, 4pm-5pm
• December 6th, 2022, 4pm-5pm
• February 7th, 2023, 4pm-5pm
• April 4th, 2023, 4pm-5pm

Leadership Resources

• Support Resources
• ACGME: Leadership Skills for Chief Residents Workshop
• Harassment - Academic Incivility
• Resident Well-Being Tools
• Student Conflict Resolution Center
• Working Better Together

Resident & Fellow Forum

The resident and fellow forum is designed create space where all residents and fellows are invited to gather, and share their ideas.  Forum dates for AY 2022-2023 are as follows:

• September 6, 2022 4-5 pm
• November 1, 2022 4-5 pm
• January 10, 2023 4-5 pm
• March 7, 2023 4-5 pm

The GME team will work with the resident and fellow community to invite guests to participate in the forum regarding topics of importance to them.

More information about the forums will be provided through the monthly resident/fellow newsletter and other modes of communication. 

Check your email for zoom information to login!

Bio-Medical Library

The Bio-Medical Library provides information, resources, and services to support trainees' education, research, and clinical work. 

• Bio-Medical Library Guide for Residents/Fellow
• Meet with a Librarian
• Research Databases
• For more information email: medref@umn.edu

IRB Required Training

The IRB required training site describe the minimal training requirements that must be completed by researchers and research personnel involved in the conduct of human research.

• Access site here

Research Opportunities

• List of research opportunties for resident and fellows

Research Survey Tool

Qualtrics is the preferred online survey tool of the University of Minnesota because it meets stringent information security requirements not found in most free online survey tools

• Login to Qualtrics here

Transfusion App: AgileMD

AgileMD is a web and mobile application that gives clinicians direct access to guidelines, protocols, and scoring tools.  To access transfusion guidelines via this app, follow these instructions:

1. Register for access here
2. Download the AgileMD app:

AgileMD for iOS
AgileMD for Android

• Log in using the account you created in step 1
• Open the Library tab
• In the F-N section, find Guidelines for Transfusion Therapy
• Load the guidelines onto your phone or tablet

Fairview transfusion therapy guidelines

This online resources offers quick, on-the-go access to transfusion therapy guidelines for Fairview (which includes the University of Minnesota Medical Center).

• Online Transfusion Guide

Transition to Practice Resources are available for the following topics:

• Managing Your Medical Career
• Navigating the Transition
• Curriculum Vitae Resources
• Job Interviews
• Choosing a Practice Setting
• Employment Contracting Resources
• Credentialing
• Medical Licensure
• More information can be found here

The Resident Leadership Academy provides training for residents to broaden their leadership skills as they move towards their professional goals.

Misson Statement

Fostering principles of teamwork and collaboration to drive mutual accountability within the Medical School and across departments and disciplines. Facilitating the recruitment of physicians capable of becoming highly effective organizational leaders in the Medical School.

Eligibility

The Resident Leadership Academy participants are nominated through a selection process.

Faculty Director

Kaz Nelson, MD Director of Psychiatry

For more information about the RLA program contact the Graduate Medical Education Office by emailing, gme@umn.edu.