Education & Development

Bio-Medical Library

The Bio-Medical Library provides information, resources, and services to support trainees' education, research, and clinical work.  They offer a vast collection of e-journals, databases, and specialized resources (such as test prep), with expert librarians on-staff to help you find the information you need.

Chief Resident & leadership resources

In addition to details about the annual Chief Resident Orientation, this page presents information and tools related to feedback, conflict resolution, struggling residents, and more.

Research opportunities

Research / IRB training

As a UMN resident/fellow, you may engage in several research opportunities.  Inquire within your program if you will need to complete UMN IRB research training.

Survey Tool - Qualtrics

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. Qualtrics enables students, staff, and faculty at the University to conduct online surveys for research, assessment, and administrative purposes. From simple to complex surveys, Qualtrics has a range of features to meet survey creation and distribution needs, and provides data storage and analysis.

Resident & Fellow Forum

The Graduate Medical Education Administrative office is developing a new forum to reach out and engage with our resident and fellow community.  The concept is to create a forum where all residents and fellows are invited to gather, enjoy dinner together and share their ideas.

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:
1. AgileMD for iOS
2. AgileMD for Android
3. Log in using the account you created in step 1
4. Open the Library tab
5. In the F-N section, find Guidelines for Transfusion Therapy
6. 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).

Transition to practice

The Minnesota Medical Association (MMA) has a number of resources to assist with your transition to practice:

• Physician employment contracting resource page
• Tips for hiring an attorney to review your employment contract
• A 90-minute video presentation from a Transition to Practice workshop focusing on practice types and employment contracts

Resident Leadership Academy

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