Dear Residents and Fellows,

I know these times can feel overwhelming and uncertain, with so much happening around us. My commitment to you is to be a resource, to listen, and be your advocate.

Together we can support each other, engage in open dialogue, make a difference, and reinforce our Principles of Community in our learning space. 



The OSRD team and I emphasize our door is always open, so please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Our office is located on the 4th floor of the education building in suites 4111 and 4101. You can also reach us by email at hs-osrd@ucdavis.edu to connect with us and schedule to meet with me anytime.

With care and support,

Dr. Muñoz 

Sean Munoz MD, FAAP (he/him/his)

Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics 

Interim Associate Dean, Office of Student & Resident Diversity

Academic Coach, REACH pathway, Community Health Scholars Program

University of California, Davis

Resident/Fellow Support and Resources



As part of our commitment to fostering a supportive environment, we want to provide you with a list of UC Davis resources available to support you throughout your time here. Whether you’re seeking guidance, support, or simply want to connect with a community, we encourage you to explore and utilize these valuable resources.



This is an evolving list. If there are additional UC Davis resources, you'd like us to share please contact Sean Muñoz, MD, Sheetal Shah, Ph.D. Maggie Rea, Ph.D., Susan Guralnick, MD or Ryan Traynham, MBA.

• Principles of Community
• Academic and Staff Assistance Program
• Resident Medical Staff Committee (RMSC)
• UCD Immigrant Legal Services Center
• Statement of Support for Undocumented Students
• UC Davis Undocumented Student Resource Center
• UC Davis Health GME Statement regarding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program
• UC “Know Your Rights”  
• UC Wide FAQ About Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions on University Property
• UC Davis LGTBQI+ Center
• UC Davis ODEI Socio-Politico Resources Page
• Hate Free UC Davis
• UC Davis ODEI Home Page
• Faith Based Identify
• UC Davis Land Acknowledgement  
• Human Resources-Equal Opportunity Employment
• Campus Community Book Project
• UC Davis Staff: What to Do if a Federal Immigration Agent Contacts You?

The Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Resident/Fellow Inclusive Excellence and Equity Award 2025

Nominate a resident/fellow physician dedicated in inclusive excellence and equity

Nomination submissions starts Monday, February 3, 2025 – Friday, April 11, 2025

To nominate using the QR code or at https://bit.ly/deiaward2025

Each month, Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center shares their Happiness Calendar which offers a day-by-day guide to well-being. The theme of the March Happiness Calender focused on how to help guard against stress and overwhelm. Consider reading this piece on managing difficult emotions and finding ways to shift emotions whether it be through a different sense, location or perspective. Perhaps, pause and connect with your strengths through this exercise and be reminded of your creativity, perseverance, kindness, or curiosity and how you could use these strengths to manage your current stress. Consider this narrative exercise where you think back to a time when you experienced sense of awe regarding something you experienced. Or pause after a difficult shift or day in clinic to journal about your emotions and get clarity about your difficult experiences. When time permits, ponder these strategies to protect yourself from stress and burnout including self-refection, meaningful connections, and reconnection to purpose. If you need additional support in addressing your stress, please connect with the many GME Wellness resources and/or ASAP.

🌿 Program Administrator Wellness & Self-Care

• Spring is a great time to reset! Consider taking a break outdoors, trying a mindfulness activity, or scheduling a wellness check-in.
• NSAMA Book Club: 2nd Wednesday of every other Month at 9am. Register here for the next Book Club on May 14th – The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
• Program Administrator Wellness Event: Join us on April 22nd at 12pm for an in-person session on Compassion Fatigue. Please RSVP by responding to calendar invite.

💡 Fun Corner

Spring Recipe Share: Have a favorite healthy recipe? Send it in to be featured next month!

The best vegetables to plant in April depend on your location and climate, but in general, it's a great month to plant a mix of cool-season crops in northern areas and warm-season crops in southern regions. Here’s a breakdown:

Cool-Season Vegetables (Best for Northern & Cooler Climates)

These thrive in cooler temperatures and can be planted in early to mid-April:

• 🥦 Broccoli
• 🥬 Lettuce (Romaine, Butterhead, Leaf)
• 🌿 Spinach
• 🥕 Carrots
• 🌱 Peas (Sugar Snap, Snow Peas)
• 🧅 Onions (Sets or Transplants)
• 🌿 Kale
• 🥔 Potatoes
• 🌰 Radishes
• 🌿 Swiss Chard
• 🥬 Cabbage
• 🥒 Brussels Sprouts

Warm-Season Vegetables (Best for Southern & Warmer Climates)

These should be planted in April if you have no more risk of frost:

• 🍅 Tomatoes (Start as transplants, not seeds)
• 🌶️ Peppers (Bell, Jalapeño, Chili)
• 🍆 Eggplant
• 🌽 Sweet Corn
• 🥒 Cucumbers
• 🎃Squash (Zucchini, Yellow, Butternut)
• 🍉 Melons (Watermelon, Cantaloupe)

🌱 Bonus Tip: If you’re unsure about frost, start warm-season crops in containers or indoors and transplant them outside once temperatures stay above 50°F (10°C) at night.

Courses and Workshops

Academy for Program Coordinators (virtual)

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Second Thursday of each month, at 8:00-9:00am

Contact: acadforpcs@unthsc.edu

Meeting ID: 841 6264 9541 / Passcode: APC2024

NSAMA Educational Session (virtual)

Thursday, Apirl 10, 2025 at 9am PST

National Society of Academic Medical Administrators (NSAMA) Sessions are typically held on the second Thursday of every other month. More information and registration can be found on the NSAMA website.

https://www.nsama.org/educational-events

MedEd eForum Webinar  (virtual)

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 9am-10am

PD Connect (virtual)

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 12:00-1:00pm

Compassion Fatigue Workshop for program coordinators (in-person)

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:00pm

Details to be emailed.

MedHub Beginner Training Sessions (virtual)

April 28-May 1

Register for the Beginner Workshop

View the MedHub Training Series: 2025 GME Workshops 

Brown Bag: Annual Program Evaluation (APE) (virtual)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 12:00-1:00pm

Meetings

Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) (in-person)

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

First Tuesday of each month, at 11:30am-1:00pm

Locations announced via email. Lunch provided

Program Administrators/Program Coordinator Meeting (virtual)

Thursday, April 24 at 1:30-3:00pm

Resident Medical Staff Committee (RMSC) (hybrid)

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:30-6:30pm

Room location emailed. Light refreshments provided

Meeting ID: 947 1301 5622 / Passcode: 544915

Announcement

Resident Medical Staff Committee (RMSC) Board Elections

Nominations for the 2025-2026 academic year Board positions open now until May 23. Self-nominations as well as nominations of colleagues are welcome.

Nomination Form (flyer attached) 



Due Dates

ACGME Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys

Reporting period for ACGME's annual Resident/Fellow and Faculty surveys opened February 10, 2025, and will run for eight weeks, ending April 4, 2025. The ACGME anticipates sending survey reports in early May.

IHI Learning Modules

Deadline for residents and fellows to complete their assigned modules is April 1, 2025.

Annual Anonymous Resident Evaluation of Programs 2024-2025

The GME-initiated program evaluations will be delivered to all current residents and fellows on April 7, 2025 via Medhub. Please complete by Friday, April 25, 2025.

Annual Program Evaluation (APE)/Program Evaluation Committee (PEC)

Templates and instructions for 2024-2025 AY were emailed to program directors and program administrators on March 25, 2025. Please complete the APE and submit to the GME Office by July 15, 2025. Learning session for program administrators about the APE/PEC will be April 30, 2025 at noon.

UC Davis Faculty Development is committed to delivering high quality training and resources for UC Davis Health Faculty. Our offerings derive from our core missions: Education, Research, Clinical Care and Service.

Our faculty trainers are subject matter experts that aim to provide timely and relevant programs, courses and individual sessions through multiple modalities to ensure access for faculty. We collaborate with other Institutional and National entities that align with the mission of UC Davis Health to ensure continuous quality improvement of our programming. We partner closely with the office of Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the School of Medicine and Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing to provide and promote diversity, inclusion and equity training for all of our faculty.

We are always looking for ways to improve access to our trainings including online self-paced interactive modules, thematic mentoring and networking gatherings, high-engagement workshops, and cohort learning. Through our commitment to faculty growth, we hope to contribute to the best possible experiences for faculty, to students and for patients by ensuring health equity, superb clinical outcomes, educational excellence, and research quality that define UC Davis Health.

Upcoming Calendar Events

GME Programming Available to Programs