The Dr. Ifeanyi Onyeji Resident/Fellow Inclusive Excellence and Equity Award 2026

With collaboration from the UC Davis Health Graduate Medical Education, Office of Medical Pathways, and Resident Medical Staff Committee 

Resident/Fellow Physicians are involved in inclusive excellence and equity efforts at various levels within our institution and play a vital role in ensuring these values are upheld at UC Davis Health. We have recognized five (5) areas of inclusive excellence and equity which we believe Resident/Fellow Physicians have the time and resources in which to engage meaningfully. However, we acknowledge that there may be others.

Eligibility:

• Nominators may be a peer, colleague, attending, or faculty members who know the Resident/Fellow Physician nominee
• Nominators can also self-nominate (if currently a UCDH Resident/Fellow Physicians)
• Resident/Fellow Physicians nominee must be a current UC Davis Health physician and be registered at UC Davis Health the following academic year
• The nominee’s described experience must have been demonstrated during the 2025 - 2026 academic year

Instruction and Evaluation: Use this form to submit for each individual you nominate. Please be thoughtful and thorough in your responses. Nominees do not have an opportunity to add any narrative or context for committee considerations. Our committee will approach the review of the nomination holistically, considering all of the five areas for which we are requesting information. Describe efforts to the best of your ability in each of the five areas (if not applicable, you may write N/A). Consider discussing the nomination with the nominee to better understand their activities and the context in which they occur. Context is everything and understanding any challenges or accelerators to this important work will assist our holistic review. 

All nominations are evaluated by a committee of Deans and Directors from Graduate Medical Education, Office of Medical Pathways, and leadership from the Resident Medical Staff Committee. The last day to submit nominations is Sunday, April 5, 2026 at 11:59 pm. Link to nominations: https://ucdavis.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8qzQmY3tYwAbrAa

For questions regarding submissions, contact Eva Lee, Resident Recruitment & Engagement Specialist, at eclee@health.ucdavis.edu.  

Multicultural Calendar

To learn more about religious observances and multicultural holidays, including the general practices, dates in future years, visit https://excellence.ucdavis.edu/resources/multicultural-calendar

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 Erynne Faucett, MD, Sean Muñoz, MD, Eva Lee, MS, 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 Division of Inclusive Excellence
• 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?

For March consider cultivating moments of reset and refocus when clinical responsibilities feel overwhelming, or it feels hard to confront all that life demands of you.

Try the 30-Second Physiologic Reset between patients: inhale 4 seconds; hold for 2; exhale 6–8 seconds; repeat 3 times and then drop your shoulders and unclench your jaw.

Consider the Doorway Intention where you pause before the next patient and ask yourself: What does this patient need most right now? Who do I want to be in this room? When you are feeling a bit scattered, ask yourself: What is the single most important task right now? What can wait? What is one small next step? 

A 5-4-3-2-1 Micro-Grounding exercise can help after a difficult encounter where you notice: 5 things you see; 4 things you feel; 3 things you hear; 2 things you smell and 1 slow breath. If your emotions are hard to navigate, try The 90-Second Emotional Wave Rule: notice it; name it (“This is frustration.”); breathe; let it crest and fall.

Finally, a Midday Values Anchor can be refueling when you ask yourself: Why did I choose medicine? Who am I serving? Values-based reflection restores meaning and can protect against burnout. Finally, try the End-of-Day Cognitive Closure where you write tomorrow’s top 3 priorities; acknowledge one thing that went well and mentally say: “Workday complete.”

If you hit a moment when taking time to reset does not feel deserved, explore these infographics on cultivating self-compassion as a gift to yourself. Whatever approach you choose, the power of a few moments to reset and refuel can be critical to your well-being and if you need more support on how to do that, your wellness team is here for you.

🌷 March Program Coordinator Newsletter 🌷

Growth • Renewal • Appreciation

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Meetings

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

• Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Tuesday, April 7, 2026

First Tuesday of each month, at 11:30am-1:00pm. Locations announced via email. Lunch provided.

Chief Connect (in-person)

• Monday, March 16 at 12-1pm*
  *Lunch provided with RSVP

Join your fellow cheifs for lunch and compare notes on your experiences and explore ideas together, with Maggie Rea, PhD and Cloe Le Gall-Scoville, PhD, ACC. See email for RSVP and details.

PD Connect (virtual)

• Tuesday, March 17 at 12:00-1:00pm

Join Drs. Guralnick and Rea on Zoom for the monthly Program Director Connect, an informal gathering where you can have a chance to connect with others in the same role, share experiences and get input and support. Join Zoom meeting

PC Connect (virtual)

• Wednesday, March 18 at 12-1pm

This monthly informal call is an open space for Program Coordinators to connect, ask questions, share challenges, and exchange best practices. Whether you're looking for advice, new ideas, or just want to hear how others are approaching their work, this is a chance to learn from and support one another in a relaxed, peer-driven environment. No formal agenda—just real talk with fellow coordinators.​ Join Zoom meeting.

Resident Medical Staff Committee (RMSC) (hybrid)

• Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12-1pm*
  *Lunch provided with RSVP

Fourth week of each month. Day and time alternating each month. Location announced via email. Join Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 994 8786 9141 / Passcode: 215011. Additional information on the RMSC website.

Program Administrators/Program Coordinator Meeting (virtual)

• Thursday, March 26 at 1:30-3:00pm

Fourth Tuesday of each month. Join Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 981 3075 9144 / Passcode: 016679

Courses and Workshops

Academy for Program Coordinators (virtual)

• Thursday, March 12 at 8:00-9:00 am

Second Thursday of each month. Contact: acadforpcs@unthsc.edu Join Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 841 6264 9541 / Passcode: APC@25-26 - New! APC website

NSAMA Educational Session (virtual)

• Thursday, March 12 at 9:00-10:00am - Onboarding/Orientation

Join Zoom meeting. Meeting ID: 991 5471 3159 / Passcode: NSAMA2024

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.

Program Coordinator Training: Session #6 (virtual)

• Session #1: Friday, March 13 at 12-1pm
• Session #2: Tuesday, March 24 at 12-1pm

In this training, we will review Evaluations and Primary Clinical Site/Participating Sites/PLAs. Join Zoom Meeting

ACGME LINC [Listening, Information, News, Collaboration] (virtual)

• Date and Time: March 16, 2026, 5:00-6:00 p.m. Central
• Topic: Annual Educational Conference Highlights
• Who: All roles in GME

ACGME LINC provides an opportunity for the GME community to interact with and hear from ACGME representatives, and to receive updates and information on ACGME activities. Miss a previous session? View the recordings at Learn at ACGME. (Note: A free Learn at ACGME account is required to access the recordings.) Registration is first come, first served.

ACGME Self-Empowerment Workshop for Coordinators (virtual)

• Session: March 9-17, 2026

This seven-day interactive workshop is meant for both the new and experienced coordinators who wish to gain insights into leadership, networking, professionalism, and self-promotion as it pertains to the profession. This free workshop is repeated monthly. Register for March.

Due Dates

2026 Graduation Certificates due March 13, 2026. Program Coordinators, please submit requests with template. Please see email from Feb. 4, 2026 with instructions, details, and template. Contact Ahmet Demirer with questions.

Match Day Imports due March 20, 2026 by 5:00pm. Please see emails and calendar invite for instructions and details. Contact Christine Edwards if questions.

Reminder: ACGME annual Resident/Fellow and Faculty Surveys will be open February 9, 2026 - April 10, 2026. Programs should review and, if necessary, update their Resident/Fellow and Faculty Rosters in ADS before the surveys open to ensure accurate scheduling.

Program leadership are encouraged to review GME's programming menu of workshops and didactics available for their trainees and faculty.

Many of the topics meet ACGME requirements for Wellness, Interpersonal Communication, Professionalism, and Faculty Development.

Reach out to Dr. Maggie Rea at mrea@health.ucdavis.edu or Dr. Cloe Le Gall-Scoville at clegalls@health.ucdavis.edu as you plan your educational curriculum.

UC Davis Health Faculty and Professional Development Program is committed to delivering high quality training and resources for UC Davis 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 by Design for Inclusive Excellence, the office of Medical Pathways in the School of Medicine, and the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing to provide and promote inclusive excellence training for all of our faculty.