GME Training Program Administrator Award of Excellence

This award recognizes a training program administrator who exhibits superb skills in the management of a residency or fellowship training program and contributes in a positive way to the learning environment of residents and fellows.

Eligibility

Training Program Administrators who are responsible for the management of a residency or fellowship training program sponsored by the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences with one or more years of experience in GME are eligible.

Award Criteria

  1. extraordinary program management in all areas of GME (accreditation, human resources, finance, education and electronic Resident Management System)
  2. possesses exceptional written, verbal, digital, problem-solving and organizational skills
  3. demonstrates compassion, integrity and a commitment to improve performance
  4. demonstration of collaborative spirit; role model to other TPAs
  5. makes positive contributions to UB Graduate Medical Education through participation on local, regional or national committees, work groups and presentations in support of peer to peer education

Submissions that do not cite examples of each of the items (1-5 noted above in the award criteria) will not be considered.

Nomination

A minimum of two narratives must be submitted.

The nomination should address each item listed in the award criteria (100 words or less for each item) and cite examples to support each criteria statement.

Required Nominations

One nomination is required from both:

  • Program Director and/or Department Chair and/or GME Leader
  • peer Training Program Administrator
  • resident or fellow
  • faculty member
  • UB-affiliated hospital leader

Timeline

  • Friday, December 6, 2024: Call for nominations reopen
  • Friday, February 7, 2024: Completed application packets are due to the office of Graduate Medical Education via the online submission form.
  • Thursday, March 14, 2025: Notify award recipients
  • Thursday, March 27, 2025: Award recipients are honored at UB Student to Resident Reception.

Contact

If you have any questions or wish to submit your nomination directly via email, send them to: ubgmeops@buffalo.edu