Oliver Bawmann, MD

Medical Educator and POCUS Chief 

Chief Roles:

• Integrate “Residents as Teachers” training and evaluation into our Academic Half Day assignments
• Co-lead the Spring Med-Peds Scholarship Symposium
  
• Coordinate the monthly Med-Peds Noon Conference
• Provide Med-Peds residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret, perform, and integrate point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) into their clinical practice to better care for patients
• Review Canvas modules created for MP interns as a part of the new MP POCUS curriculum. 
  

Erika Becerra-Ashby, MD

QI and Recruitment Chief

Chief Roles:

• Participate in the QI workshop with PGY3's
• Work with Clinic Director for Clinic QI projects
• Coordinate recruitment plans/structure 
• Act as the primary contact for applicants to field questions about the interview process and our program 
• Recruit an amazing new class for our program by prioritizing diversity and finding applicants who have a passion for serving our patient population

Sutton Higgins, MD

Clinic/Advocacy Chief

Chief Roles:

• Work closely with Clinic Director to:
  • Develop Clinic Newsletter
  • Update Triage Manual
  • Yearly clinic focus: 2023-2024 Improve patient continuity
• Work with community navigators to make sure residents are aware of community engagement activities. 
• Lead JEDAI meetings
• Co-lead Primary Care breakout room for career night 
• Help organize and lead intern orientation and activities
  

Maggie Kuusinen, MD

Wellness and Recruitment Chief

Chief Roles 

• Lead the Med Peds Wellness Committee
• Organize Med Peds wellness events including regular Happy Hours, holiday celebrations, annual Med Peds retreat, switch dinners, and park days
• Serve as a Peer Support Network representative as a resource for residents who have experienced adverse clinical events
• Coordinate recruitment plans/structure 
• Act as the primary contact for applicants to field questions about the interview process and our program 
• Recruit an amazing new class for our program by prioritizing diversity and finding applicants who have a passion for serving our patient population