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

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

Update on GME Wellness Resources:

Counseling and Psychiatric Services Services:

• Trainees have access to confidential, no fee counseling services through the Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP). Trainees can reach out for counseling for themselves and for their partners/spouses by calling (916) 734-2727 (ASAP) or by emailing asaphealth@ucdavis.edu. Faculty, please be reminded, the Academic and Staff Assistance Program (ASAP) is also available to you and your partners and spouses.
• Trainees can also access counseling and psychiatric services through Anthem Behavioral Health Insurance.
• Trainees can access HeadspaceCare for counseling, psychiatric services, and health coaching for up to 15 sessions per year.
• Trainees scan access six free counseling session through the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society's Joy of Medicine Program

New Resources:

• As of January 2025, trainees can access the full complement of guided meditations, mindfulness exercises, and psychoeducational materials within  HeadspaceCare app.

• Psychiatric Support:



In addition, Anthem, Live Health Online and Headspace Care, residents and fellows can now reach out directly to Dr. Karima Holmes, the Director of the Trainee Mental Health Clinic, from our Psychiatry Department who is available to provide services to our student, residents and fellows. Please email Dr. Holmes at kaholmes@ucdavis.edu for information about scheduling an appointment.

Dr. Karima Holmes is a board-certified psychiatrist who is very passionate about supporting medical trainees' mental health and wellness. She completed her residency at Massachusetts General Hospital and McLean Hospital, and a one-year fellowship at the Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute in Psychotherapy. Dr. Holmes earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Howard University College of Medicine after completing a post-baccalaureate pre-health program at Virginia Commonwealth University. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from the University of Virginia, where she concentrated on Hinduism and Afro-Creole religious traditions.

Dr. Holmes greatly enjoys talking and reading about anything related to liberation psychology and topics of Afrofuturism (Octavia Butler is her favorite author and she can listen to Earth Wind and Fire on repeat). Her other interests lie in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and addressing mental health concerns with cultural sensitivity. 

Cozy Winter Recipes

White Bean Turkey Chili

A delicious, creamy White Bean Turkey Chili recipe made with canned white beans, ground turkey, aromatics and spices – no tomatoes!

Marry Me Chicken

This Marry Me Chicken recipe is a delicious creamy chicken breast recipe with sundried tomatoes and spinach in a light cream sauce. Your guests will definitely want to say “Marry me” after trying this recipe!

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl (Vegan)

Peanut Butter Breakfast Oatmeal Bowl is a healthy breakfast loaded with fiber and protein, and sweetened naturally with fruit.

Courses and Workshops

Academy for Program Coordinators (virtual)

Thursday, February 13, 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, February 13, 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, February 18, 2025 at 9am-10am

PD Connect (virtual)

Thursday, February 27 at 12:00-1:00pm

Meetings

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

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

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

Locations announced via email. Lunch provided

ACGME Annual Educational Conference (in-person)

February 20-22, 2025

Nashville, TN

Program Administrators/Program Coordinator Meeting (virtual)

Thursday, February 27 at 1:30-3:00pm

Resident Medical Staff Committee (RMSC) (hybrid)

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30-6:30pm.

Room location emailed. Light refreshments provided

Meeting ID: 947 1301 5622 / Passcode: 544915

Events

Thank A Resident Week

February 25-28, 2025

Thank a Resident Day is a special day that takes place each year on the last Friday of February to collectively show gratitude and appreciation for resident physicians and fellows, and how integral they are to the healthcare team. The Office of Graduate Medical Education invites our residents and fellows to a week of free events, meals, workshops, and more!



Due Dates

ACGME Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys

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

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