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The Office of Medical Pathways (Med-Paths), in collaboration with Graduate Medical Education (GME), is dedicated to enhancing the experience of resident and fellow physicians. We provide a variety of services aimed at helping residents and fellows feel connected and supported throughout their training. These services include one-on-one consultations, facilitated conversations, networking opportunities, support for interest groups led by residents and fellows, and recruitment efforts for future trainees.

Our programming has included journal clubs, mixers, seminars, group discussions, and support for attending professional development conferences through funding requests. Explore the range of services below and discover how you can get involved in building a strong and supportive community at UC Davis Health.

Foster inclusive excellence and professional growth throughout residency and fellowship training.

  • Individual Consultations - Personalized one-on-one guidance on topics related to inclusive excellence.
  • Facilitated Discussions and Training on Inclusive Excellence - Lead and support group discussions and training focused on Inclusive Excellence related topics.
  • Community Building - Host and sponsor quarterly networking events and community mixers to foster engagement with peers and mentors.
  • Ifeanyi Onyeji, MD Resident/Fellow Inclusive Excellence and Equity Award
  • Funding Support for conferences, resident-led events, or recruitment events. Learn more at Office of Medical Pathways

Guide residents and fellows for successful careers in academic medicine through mentorship and structured pathways.

  • Academic Career Pathways - Connect residents and fellow physicians with faculty related interest programs to increase awareness and access to academic medicine careers. Sign up for the Faculty Mentorship Directory
  • Mentorship Development - Facilitate networking with medical students from economically and educationally disadvantaged or geographically underserved backgrounds to strengthen mentorship and advance diversity in medicine

Attract and support a diverse pool for residency and fellowship candidates through programs and resources.

  • Visiting Elective Program Scholarships - Offer financial support on elective away rotations for visiting scholars and collaborate with clinical departments to expand scholarships.
  • Lead Recruitment Strategies and Events – Recruit medical student for residency at medical student conferences, annual GME virtual day, and revisit session.  See the Calendar of Events

Facilitated Discussions and Training on Inclusive Excellence Training Topics

Dr. Faucett is available by invitation to present to residents/fellow physicians on Inclusive Excellence training session for their residents/fellows. These training sessions provide a broad foundation that can be applied across specialty programs. Topics may include implicit bias, microaggressions, inclusive communication, structural racism in healthcare, cultural humility, and allyship, among others.

Below is a list of training topics previously delivered as well as potential topics. Residency and fellowship programs can submit a request for training session online.

  • Implicit Bias - Understanding unconscious attitudes and their impact on clinical decision-making and patient care.
  • Microaggressions - Identifying subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or behaviors and learning how to respond effectively.
  • Inclusive Communication - Strategies for respectful, culturally responsive, and identity-affirming communication in healthcare settings.
  • Structural Racism in Healthcare - Exploring systemic inequities in medical education, healthcare delivery, and outcomes.
  • Cultural Humility - Practicing lifelong learning, self-reflection, and openness to others’ cultural identities and experiences.
  • Allyship and Advocacy - Building skills to support marginalized colleagues and patients, and promote inclusive environments.
  • Social Determinants of Health - Examining how factors like housing, education, and income affect health outcomes and access to care.
  • Health Equity and Disparities - Understanding disparities in healthcare access and outcomes across different populations.
  • Identity and Intersectionality - Recognizing how overlapping identities (race, gender, sexuality, etc.) shape experiences in medicine.
  • Bystander Intervention - Learning how to safely and effectively intervene in situations involving bias or discrimination.
  • Trauma-Informed Care - Approaching patient care with an understanding of how trauma affects health and behavior.
  • Creating Inclusive Learning Environments - Strategies for fostering belonging and psychological safety in clinical and academic settings.

Go to the Training Request Form

Director's Welcome Message

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Erynne A. Faucett, M.D. FACS
Director of Inclusive Excellence

Dear GME Community,

As the Director of Inclusive Excellence for Graduate Medical Education, I am honored to welcome you to our vibrant community of learners, educators, and healthcare professionals. At UC Davis Health, we believe that excellence in medical education is inseparable from inclusion and belonging. Our mission is to cultivate a learning environment where every resident and fellow-- regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-- feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

We are committed to fostering inclusive learning spaces, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting cultural humility in every aspect of our training programs. Through collaboration, continuous reflection, and intentional action, we strive to develop physicians who not only provide outstanding clinical care but also advance health equity in the communities they serve.

Whether you are joining us as a new trainee, faculty member, or staff colleague, I invite you to engage in this shared journey toward inclusive excellence. This work recognizes the unique strengths, experiences, and perspectives everyone brings-- and, in doing so, creates an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we can shape a GME community where every individual is celebrated, belonging is cultivated, and excellence drives our collective success.

Our commitment to inclusive excellence is not static; it is an active, ongoing journey. Through open dialogue, continuous learning, and collective accountability, we will continue to strengthen the foundations of respect, empathy, and justice within our GME programs.

Welcome to UC Davis Health --where your unique perspective strengthens our mission and enriches our medical community.  I invite each of you to engage in this shared work: to listen, to learn, to lead with integrity, and to support one another in creating a community where everyone can thrive.

Warm regards,
Erynne A. Faucett, M.D. FACS
Director of Inclusive Excellence, Graduate Medical Education
Associate Professor of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
UC Davis Health

Activities
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    Ifeanyi Onyeji, M.D. Resident/Fellow Inclusive Excellence and Equity Award

    Resident/Fellow Physicians are involved in inclusive excellence and equity efforts at various levels within our institution and play a vital role in ensuring these values are upheld at UC Davis Health. We have recognized five (5) areas of inclusive excellence and equity which we believe Resident/Fellow Physicians have the time and resources in which to engage meaningfully. However, we acknowledge that there may be others.

    Eligibility:

    • Nominators may be a peer, colleague, attending, or faculty members who know the Resident/Fellow Physician nominee
    • Nominators can also self-nominate (if currently a UCDH Resident/Fellow Physicians)
    • Resident/Fellow Physicians nominee must be a current UC Davis Health physician and be registered at UC Davis Health the following academic year
    • The nominee’s described experience must have been demonstrated during the 2025 - 2026 academic year

    All nominations are evaluated by a committee of Deans and Directors from Graduate Medical Education, Office of Medical Pathways, and leadership from the Resident Medical Staff Committee.

    Learn more about the award
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    Spring Physician's Networking Night

    Spring into connection with colleagues from across the health system. Join us for an evening designed for residents and fellow physicians to relax, mingle, and build meaningful professional relationships in a casual and welcoming setting. Whether you are new to the area or a long time local, this is the perfect chance to expand you professional network, share experiences, and explore career opportunities, and enjoy great conversation.

    Bring a colleague and get ready for a night of connection and community.

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    Physician Networking Night: Meet and Greet

    New and current residents/fellow physicians are invited for a relaxed evening of networking and community building as we welcome new UC Davis Health residents and fellows to the Sacramento region.

    This is a great chance to meet the GME Inclusive Excellence team, new colleagues, reconnect with peers, and expand your professional network in a casual, welcoming setting. Come as you are — we look forward to seeing you there!

Inclusive Excellence Team
  • Dr. Erynne Faucett portrait

    Erynne Faucett, M.D. (she/her/hers)

    Director of Inclusive Excellence, Graduate Medical Education
    Associate Professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
    eafaucett@health.ucdavis.edu

    Residents and fellow physicians are invited to schedule confidential one-on-one consultations on any topics related to their experiences as trainees, with an emphasis on inclusive excellence. This includes discussions on patient care, training programs, and/or personal concerns.

    Book an appointment
  • Dr. Sean Munoz

    Sean Munoz, M.D., F.A.A.P., (he/him/his)

    Interim Associate Dean, Office of Medical Pathways
    Academic Coach, REACH pathway, Community Health Scholars Program
    Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics
    spmunoz@health.ucdavis.edu

    Office Hours: To schedule a one-on-one with Sean Munoz, M.D., email your request to Med-Pathways@health.ucdavis.edu.

  • Eva Lee portrait

    Eva Lee, M.S. (she/her)

    Resident Recruitment and Engagement Specialist, Office of Medical Pathways
    eclee@health.ucdavis.edu

Additional Support

Wellness and Professional Support

Work Environment

Inclusive Learning

Identity and Community Resources

Immigration and Legal Resources

This is an evolving list. If there are additional UC Davis resources you'd like us to share, please email Med-Pathways@health.ucdavis.edu.

Residents and fellows who experiences instances of bias can anonymously report their concerns in the MedHub system directly to the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education or to their Program Director. Medhub instructions to anonymous reporting of Resident/Fellow issues (PDF).

Since its establishment in 2012, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has provided renewable, two-year term employment authorization and protection from removal (“deportation”) and other benefits for recipients from undocumented backgrounds, allowing them the opportunity to pursue higher education in the United States without fear of deportation.

UC Davis School of Medicine is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for its undocumented students and to providing the resources for their success.  On Nov. 30, 2016, UC President Janet Napolitano issued a Statement of Principles in Support of Undocumented Members of the UC Community. This statement reaffirms UC’s commitment to vigorously protect the privacy and civil rights of undocumented learners, as it does all members of its community. The principles assert that UC, including UC Davis School of Medicine will continue to welcome and support residents and fellows without regard to immigration status, will not share student information without legal warrant and will not take part in joint efforts with any government agency to carry out federal immigration policy. Immigration status is not considered in the evaluation of applicants for our residency and fellowship programs.

The UC Davis Health Office of Graduate Medical Education and the Office of Medical Pathways will continue to support residents, and fellows protected by DACA in achieving their goal of becoming American Board of Medical Specialties certified physicians.

We wish to highlight some important resources that we encourage you to explore during your time training with us here at UC Davis.