Among the many medical practitioners groups who are recognized annually, a hard-working, enthusiastic group cannot be overlooked – residents and fellows. Established by the Gold Humanism Society, “Thank a Resident and Fellow Day” each year celebrates physician specialty and subspecialists trainees as vital to patient care leadership and as critical team members in the healthcare workforce.
This year, UNC Hospitals joins teaching hospitals across the U.S. in celebrating its post-graduate learners for “Thank a Resident and Fellow Day” on Friday, February 28th. The Office of GME, Gold Humanism Society, UNC School of Medicine students and UNC Anesthesiology members were on hand at the UNC Medical Center to thank trainees going on duty with a grab-and-go breakfast and appreciation gifts. Hospital-wide, faculty wore their appreciation with “We Love our Residents and Fellows” buttons.
UNC Anesthesiology Resident Program Director Susie Martinelli, MD, FASA, noted: “Our department’s top priority is delivering outstanding care to the people of North Carolina — something we could not achieve without the commitment and attention to detail that our trainees bring every day.
Beyond their clinical work, [residents and fellows] contribute to research and quality improvement efforts that continuously elevate the level of care we provide. Additionally, they play a vital role in our educational mission, teaching and mentoring medical students and other trainees. We are grateful to work alongside such talented individuals and proud to have them as part of our team.”