GME provides a network of educational resources that introduce the core competencies during Incoming Resident Week. Support of program staff, resident leaders and faculty is enlisted to collate and publish information resources, a clinical procedure webpage, curriculum and assessment tools and web-based learning modules. Curriculum support, educational consulting, resident career planning, and resident support services are available through the GME Office.
The Ombudsman for Graduate Medical Education exists to promote a positive climate for residency and fellowship education by providing an independent, impartial, informal, and confidential resource for residents, fellows, and faculty with training-related concerns. To confidentially contact the Ombudsman, call Dr. Susan Orrange at 829-6129.
Learning & Development website offers online series of classes promoting wellness, work-life balance, productivity, and computer software.
The Committee for Physician Health (CPH) of the Medical Society of the State of New York provides non-disciplinary, confidential assistance to physicians, residents, medical students, and physician's assistants experiencing problems from stress and difficult adjustment, emotional, substance abuse and other psychiatric disorders, including psychiatric problems that may arise as a result of medical illness. CPH provides support and referrals, recommends evaluation and treatment, monitors for progress in recovery, and provides advocacy and education. 800-338-1833
Find articles in biomedical databases and electronic journals, access electronic books, search the library catalog, and request materials using the UB Libraries’ free document delivery service Delivery+.
Resources for finding point-of-care information, drug information, journals, books, and articles.
Allows you to use many software applications without having them installed on your computer - from home or any corner of the world.
At home:
In your car:
For work and commuting:
SAFER, or Sleep, Alertness and Fatigue Education in Residency, is a 37-minute narrated video presentation that provides an introduction to the science of sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation. SAFER focuses on the demands and stresses of medical residency. The presentation provides practical suggestions for residents to manage fatigue and sleepiness including:
Includes services, resources and workshops (including podcasts and recorded events).
Website includes a "Virtual Handbook", and a "Guide to the Common Program Requirements", publications of the "ACGME Bulletin", and the "e-Bulletin".
A free publishing venue and dissemination portal designed to support educators and learners as they create and use on-line teaching materials, assessment tools and faculty development resources.
A site where you can watch teaching videos, learn what's being done at other institutions, and view resources and links.
Well-structured resident education is built on a robust curriculum that addresses six core physician competencies in each specialty program. GME staff can assist programs with reviewing goals, objectives, learning activities, and assessment tools. Program leaders are encouraged to contact GME with questions.
GME staff is available to consult with programs and faculty regarding assessment, the curricular planning cycle, writing clear educational objectives, and creating effective presentations.
Website includes links to licensing, prep for practice and financial management information.
Has a "Resident Career Counseling" section that contains information that will help plan your entry into the practice world. It includes a series of articles, ordered along a timeline representing your last year of residency or fellowship training.
Has an online Career Center that contains a career article archive, along with a search database for physician jobs and a mechanism to apply online. Articles cover topics including: cover letter writing, networking, relocation, interviewing, and working with physician search firms - plus many more!
Has a career planning resources webpage that includes information on financial planning and debt management, as well as other interesting (and non-AAMC sponsored) links.
Offers a printable certificate of completion after completion of this module designed by UB's Office of Equity, Diversity, and Affirmative Action Administration.