Fourth Year Chiefs
In the fourth year, residents are designated co-chiefs to develop leadership, and to support growth and innovations within the program.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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