RPCF Leads the Way in Coordinator Well-being with Influential Annual Meeting and Research Initiatives
By Office of the President | Nov 28, 2023
The Residency Program Coordinator Forum (RPCF) has made remarkable advances in Graduate
Medical Education (GME), solidifying its position as a leader in educational innovation
and community health improvement. The forum’s ongoing relationship with the Accreditation
Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is highlighted by multiple accolades,
including the Debra L. Dooley GME Program Coordinator Excellence Award to Kino Williams, MS, PHR, CPHQ, C-TAGME, Senior Staff Associate, Department of Radiology.
RPCF members are preparing to present a workshop at the 2024 ACGME Annual Educational Meeting in March 2024, underscoring their influence in the most significant educational gathering of its kind in the United States.
RPCF’s impact extends into community health initiatives, demonstrated by the success of their second health (held in September) fair that attracted over 430 attendees and conducted 463 screenings, tests, and assessments. This success is a collaborative effort involving institutions like the University Hospital at Downstate, the College of Medicine, the College of Nursing, and the School of Public Health, leading to 14 percent of participants seeking follow-up care at UHD. Such initiatives highlight the forum’s commitment to not only advancing educational excellence but also directly benefit community health.
RPCF recently held its fourth annual meeting, offering virtual attendance for the first time and focusing on empowering coordinators as campus leaders. Two RPCF administrators are conducting doctoral research aimed at improving coordinator well-being, aligning with a more extensive, IRB-approved study on GME-integrated well-being.
The executive team of the forum, including Natalie Arrindell, MBA; Juliet Arthur, MHA, C-TAGME; Chantal Littrean, MPH, C-TAGME; Debra Owens, MSEd, C-TAGME; and Kino Williams, MS, PHR, CPHQ, C-TAGME, are driving these initiatives, showcasing their role as visionary leaders. Their efforts are pivotal in enhancing both the educational landscape and community health while advocating for program coordinators in GME.
A special note of gratitude is extended to Teresa Y. Smith, M.D., MSEd, FACEP, Interim Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine and Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education and Affiliations, and Ross Clinchy, Ph.D., Vice Dean for faculty affairs.