Main ContentResident Council
The Resident Council is a select group of resident volunteers (R2s and R3s) who compose five core committees: Recruitment, Community Service, Wellness, Student Outreach, and Diversity and Inclusion. These residents coordinate multiple events and endeavors related to their individual committee. They also participate in regular meetings with program leadership regarding program ideas.
Recruitment Committee
This committee has a central role in arranging recruitment luncheons and dinners. They also assist with applicant tours, coordinating events with outside institutions, as well as managing social media accounts.
Current members:
- Co-chair: Haley Thomas and Taylor Millar
- Sub-committee member: Emalee Patterson
Community Service Committee
The committee organizes departmental and local service projects across the year and coordinates fundraising events related to the hospital.
Current members:
- Chair: Elizabeth Tiller
- Sub-committee members:
- Justine Ibale
- Helen Cunningham
Wellness Committee
This committee organizes dinners and several social events across the year. Such events include resident Book Club, Bourbon Club, Pet Therapy, regular holiday get-togethers, and inter-departmental parties. They send regular newsletters to the residency including planned departmental events and also local events around the city.
Current members:
- Chair: Omama Ahmad
- Sub-committee members:
Student Outreach Committee
This committee organizes a monthly newsletter to medical students and assists with coordinating events with the Pediatric Interest Group. They also assist with managing social media profiles.
Current members:
- Chair: Candyce Mehler
- Sub-committee member: Hallye Lewis
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The committee works with departmental faculty to expand residential DEI training. They also work with our Wellness committee in planning various events to appreciate the various cultures represented in our program.
Chair: Chelsea Walker