The New Program Director (PD) Onboarding Program, a comprehensive resource for newly hired PDs and APDs at HCA Healthcare Graduate Medical Education (GME), offers critical information and support for their career growth. This interactive hybrid program, incorporating in-person, virtual, and self-paced learning, encourages participants to engage in discussions, real-world scenarios, and interactive teaching modalities. It aims to enhance their ability to apply a practical and strategic approach to managing, directing, and leading their education offices and staff. These webinar sessions will occur on the fourth Thursday of the month at 3 pm. CST.

New Program Leader Resources and Webinar Series

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May 29, 2025

Site Visit Preparation, Carrie Eckart, MBA, 3:00 - 4:30 pm CST

This webinar will overview reasons for site visits and steps to prepare for a successful visit


June 9, 2025

Milestones and Evaluations, Shane Jenks, MD, 3:00 – 4:30 pm CST

This webinar will discuss ACGME milestones, evaluations, and reporting requirements.


July 24, 2025

Simulation, Greig Samuelson and Blake Hamilton, 3:00- 3:45 pm CST
Program Director Insights on Simulation, Darwin Ang, MD, 3:45 – 4:30 pm CST

This webinar will discuss strategies for implementing simulation in your program, resources, and opportunities for research and collaboration.


August 28, 2025

Establishing a Clinical Learning Environment & Reducing Fear of Retaliation, Ryan Smith, MD, 3:00 – 4:30 pm CST

This webinar will discuss the importance of psychological safety in the learning environment for faculty members and residents.


September 25, 2025

Remediation and Individualized Learning Plans (ILPs), Julie DeCesare, MD, 3:00 – 4:30 pm CST

This webinar will review remediation strategies, ILP formats, and promising practices to support medical learner success.


October 23, 2025

Culture and Values, Ashley Bond, 3:00 – 4:30 pm CST

This training aims to address unconscious biases that can negatively impact patient care, clinical learning environment, and the ACGME requirements.


November 20, 2025

Utilizing Your Specialty College and Institution, David Lebowitz, MD, 3:00 – 4:30 pm CST

The webinar will discuss how to utilize your specialty college and institution to benefit you and your program. Some ways include leveraging their resources, faculty expertise, and more.


December 18, 2025

Strategies for ITEs, Abdo Asmar, MD, 3:00 – 4:30 pm CST

This webinar will discuss the multifaceted approach that programs implement when it comes to ITEs and the continuous improvement efforts to effectively manage ITEs.