GME Institutional Initiatives
Helping Residents and Fellows Develop Professionally
The UK Office of Graduate Medical Education (GME) recognizes the importance of the continued professional and personal growth of our residents and fellows. GME has established institutional initiatives to support skill advancement from the beginning to the end of residency and fellowship. Areas include leadership, teamwork, teaching, mentorship, quality improvement and patient safety abilities.
Our programs include the GME Emerging Leaders program for chief residents and fellows, the GME Residents as Teachers program for trainees interested in pursuing careers in academic medicine, and the Quality Improvement and Patient Safety program for residents and fellows interested in these areas of specialization.
GME Emerging Leaders
A leadership development program for chief residents and fellows
The GME Emerging Leaders program is designed to provide a leadership development opportunity to chief residents and fellows in their important new leadership role. A variety of personal and professional leadership topics are facilitated by UK HealthCare’s enterprise learning team, in coordination with other leaders across the health care system.
In addition to six interactive sessions, participants will also be provided supplemental virtual learning opportunities each month.
Program Contact
Amy DiLorenzo, PhD
amy.dilorenzo@uky.edu
How to Apply
Applications will reopen for the program in Spring 2025.
Residents as Teachers
This educational development opportunity consists of multiple choices of sessions to be completed over one or two years. Participation in this program develops trainee teaching and mentoring skills, offers an opportunity to add to their CV, and prepares trainees for further teaching roles in the future. Each session is one hour. Content includes a mix of live didactics and workshop/discussion or listening to a pre-recorded session with corresponding questions. Sessions are offered during a mix of afternoon and evening hours giving as much opportunity as possible to complete the program. All fellows and residents who will be PGY2+ by the start of the program are eligible to apply with program director approval.
Program Contact
Amy DiLorenzo, PhD
amy.dilorenzo@uky.edu
How to Apply
Applications will reopen for the program in Spring 2025.
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Certificate Program
The quality improvement and patient safety (QIPS) certificate program is designed for residents and fellows to expand their knowledge of quality and patient safety and develop experience using core QIPS methods and tools. The curriculum is delivered through a hybrid of hands-on live training, independent study, and participation in a mentored QI project. Participants will present their project in the spring during the GME QIPS Poster Session. All fellows and residents who will be PGY2+ by the start of the program are eligible to apply with program director approval.
Program Contact
Rhea Vidrine, MD
How to Apply
Applications will reopen for the program in Spring 2025.