Resident Committees

The Internal Medicine Resident Committee (IMRC) is a resident-run committee comprised of representatives selected by the chief residents. The overall goals of the IMRC are to facilitate the personal and professional development of our residents and the program, enhance communication amongst residents, chief residents, program leadership and administration, foster an environment of team work and collegiality and serve as a voice for the resident body.

The Curriculum Committee (CC) is resident-run with oversight from Regina Makdissi, MD, the associate program director for curriculum development. The CC works to develop and implement a learner-centered curriculum with the goal of leading in clinical excellence. We focus on high-yield, interactive and evidence-based curricular changes to better prepare residents for clinical practice, the ABIM Certification Examination, fellowship training and independent practice.

The Wellness Committee is comprised of a group of residents, including two wellness champions.  Its main purpose is to encourage residents’ personal and professional productivity, and physical and mental well-being. With the assistance of Archana Mishra, MD, our associate program director for resident well-being and advocacy, the committee routinely plans events, focusing on resident wellness and promoting camaraderie among residents and faculty. 

We strive to welcome residents and faculty from different cultures, sexual orientations, ethnic and spiritual backgrounds. The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee is comprised of 10-12 residents and faculty members, who are involved in designing curricula on this very important concept affecting our nation at all levels. Sessions include a safe and supportive platform for residents/faculty to share their personal opinions, stories and reflections.

The aim of the Health Equity Group is to educate residents and faculty members on health disparities and implicit bias that influences the care we deliver to our patients. With these educational sessions, we hope to bring awareness among our community of racial and implicit biases and the steps we can take to achieve health equity. 

The Women in Medicine Group, comprised of medical students, residents, fellows and attendings, aims to bolster qualities of leadership in its members and support their advancement towards professional success. We provide the practical and networking resources from women empowering women, with the support of mentors and allies to expand career opportunities in medicine and beyond. 

Recruitment Committee (RC) includes members of all PGY levels and is overseen by Program Director Alysia V. Kwiatkowski, DO, the chief residents, and Nathali Head, our training program administrator. Committee members are invested in the recruitment of exceptional candidates to our program, are involved in the design of the interview day experience, and meet with candidates to offer their perspectives.

The Research Committee is run by research champions, under the supervision of Rabi Yacoub, MD, associate program director for research and scholarly activity. It consists of residents at any level of training. The committee oversees the execution of the Academic Half Day (AHD), during which different didactic and hands-on sessions are implemented to enrich our residents’ understanding of essential elements of basic, translational and clinical research. The Research Committee also engages in facilitating coupling the residents to mentors, organizing resident research presentations, and our program’s internal Research Day.