Author Archive for: Diane Farineau
Residents with learning disabilities
December 30th, 2008 
Lately, I have been thinking about the best way to work with residents who have learning disabilities.
If a resident comes to the program and discloses his or her learning disability, it’s fairly cut and dry.
Ten tips to prevent no-show faculty during interviews
December 15th, 2008
It happens to every coordinator at least once: A faculty member forgets he or she is supposed to interview an applicant. The dreaded no-show. It could mean instant panic for coordinators. Avoid the panic by using the following tips to help faculty members remember their interview obligations.
Creative holiday party ideas
November 26th, 2008
Alright, I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but take a look at your local drug store, grocery store, or mall-there’s no question that the December holiday season is here. That means it’s time to party!
Little touches go a long way during recruitment
November 18th, 2008
I just realized this is my fourth recruitment season. For those of you playing along at home, here is the progression I’ve gone through:
Preparing residents for international electives
November 12th, 2008
A coordinator recently posted on my medicine listserve asking what she needs to do to prepare a resident for an international elective. I send approximately 6 residents to the far reaches of the globe each year. Fortunately, my institution is pretty organized about this. Here’s what we do:
Money saving strategies in a tough economy
November 6th, 2008
You can’t turn on the TV or open a newspaper without seeing a story about the economic crisis. The current financial climate is taking a toll at my institution, and I have to assume it’s doing the same at other academic institutions across the country.
Streamline your administrative structure
November 4th, 2008
Our clerkship coordinator just returned home from last week’s Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine meetings in Florida. She’s brand new to this position and was full of all sorts of insight to share with us!
The most startling revelation to her was how fragmented the arms of medical education were at many other institutions.
Tracking applicants applying for residency and fellowship at the same time
October 30th, 2008
We offer up to two spots each year for American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Research Pathway, or Short Track applicants. The candidates typically have a PhD and are already on a significant research trajectory. They are basically looking to complete a three-year residency program in two years so that they can get back in the lab.
Help residents and fellows find the time to vote
October 28th, 2008
Heads up to all coordinators. . .
Election officials are predicting very long lines at the polls as a result of huge voter turn out this year. This can make it very difficult for residents and fellows to vote. Several states offer early voting. If your state offers this convenience, encourage residents to make it to the polls sometime in the next week so they don’t miss their chance to vote.
A day in the life of a coordinator: Never a dull moment!
October 24th, 2008
TGIF readers!
Here is a peek into a typical Friday for me– I think you can all relate to the craziness.
(All of these things really did happen to me last Friday.)
Two of my colleagues are out, and another is proctoring an exam. The day starts with an uninterrupted hour of reading and responding to e-mails, and it goes steadily downhill from here.
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Diane Farineau
Diane W. Farineau is the director of administration for graduate medical educational and faculty affairs at the University of Virginia Health System in the Department of Medicine.
Diane has written 35 posts.
