GME Training Program Administrator Award of Excellence

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.

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. is currently involved in a process improvement project
5. demonstration of collaborative spirit; role model to other TPAs
6. 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

A minimum of three 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.

One nomination is required from both:

• program director
  
• peer training program administrator

Submit one additional nomination from any of these constituencies for a total of three:

• resident or fellow
  
• faculty member
• UB-affiliated hospital leader
  

An award of $900 will be granted to an exemplary candidate restricted to registration at or travel to a national meeting or may be used toward tuition fees for an enrolled degree program. Award must be claimed by December 31, 2023.

• Thursday, August 24, 2023: Call for nominations reopen
  
• Monday, September 25, 2023: Completed application packets are due to the office of Graduate Medical Education via the online submission form.
• Monday, October 9, 2023: We notify award recipients.

If you have any questions or wish to submit your nomination directly via email, send them to: