Residency Program Solutions (RPS) Mini Group Consults

Faculty recruitment: Finding, onboarding and creating development plans

Session provides practical tools to recruit, train and retain high-quality faculty. Best practices for programs of excellence including faculty individual learning plans, faculty milestones, AI, wellbeing, and utilization of the RPS Criteria for Excellence resources are given to empower program leaders to successfully manage faculty recruitment.

February 17, 2026 | 2 – 3 p.m. CT
Consultant: Walt Mills, MD

Using AI for resident note documentation

The talk will explore the integration of AI-powered tools into resident note documentation workflows, focusing on improving efficiency, accuracy and reducing burnout in family medicine residency programs.

February 26, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Consultant: Alfred Gitu, MD

How to succeed in the SOAP

Does your program need to SOAP? Residency Program Solutions (RPS) Consultants are here to help. Learn how to approach your SOAP workflow to optimize the reward to your residency program. Join RPS consultants in this special live, one-hour, interactive discussion about what to do during SOAP week.

March 16, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. CT
Consultant: Diana Heiman, MD

Demonstrate program value

In today's busy educational environment, demonstrating your program's value is a critical part of both preventive maintenance and leading through change. This session will address what metrics are appropriate for a variety of audiences and how to promote the importance of your program effecively.

April 16, 2026 | 12 – 1 p.m. CT
Consultant: Deb Clements, MD  

IMG resident onboarding

International Medical Graduates make up 23-25% of the U.S. physician workforce, and a significant of them join primary care residencies such as internal medicine, family medicine and pediatrics. We will explore what residency programs can do during the onboarding process to ensure that IMGs have the best chance of success in their training.

April 21, 2026 | 11 – 12 p.m. CT
Consultant: Alfred Gitu, MD   

AI and accountability in documentation

This session will focus on responsible integration of AI tools in clinical workflows. Key discussion points will include maintaining physician accountability and safeguarding patient privacy. The session will focus on faculty development, professionalism, compliance and ethics in resident education of AI.

April 30, 2026 | 2 – 3 p.m. CT
Consultant: Hobart Lee, MD

How to use ACGME survey results for program improvement

This one-hour mini consult will focus on how to strategically interpret and leverage ACGME survey results to identify strengths, uncover areas for growth and drive meaningful program improvement. Participants will leave with practical tools to translate survey data into targeted action plans that enhance accreditation compliance, resident experience and overall program quality.  

May 6, 2026 | 2 – 3 p.m. CT
Consultant: Elissa Palmer, MD

Resident panels and transferring patients into incoming PGY1's

In this mini consult we will discuss strategies for transferring patients at the end of residency to more junior residents, appropriate panel sizes and age distribution. 

May 12, 2026 | 2 – 3 p.m. CT
Consultant: Roger Garvin, MD