Harbor-UCLA GME Subcommittees

Clinical Learning Environment Subcommittee

Taji Yazdany, M.D.Program Director Obstetrics/Gynecology

Co-Chair Clinical Learning Environment Subcommittee

Sylvia Yeh, M.D.Program Director Pediatrics

Co-Chair Clinical Learning Environment Subcommittee

Members:

Marcia Cornford, MD/PHD

Eric Daar, MD

Ryan Pedigo, MD

Niresh Perera, MD (Resident)

Logan Schwarzman, MD (Resident)

Sonia Shah, MD

Joyce Wahba, MD (Resident)

Role of Subcommittee:

Provide monitoring, oversight and recommendations of action for the following aspects of the clinical learning environment:

Supervision
Professionalism
Balance of Service to Education
Duty hours
Assure residents have an opportunity and venue to raise concerns without fear of retaliation/retribution.

Email: hargmeclinicallearningenvironment@dhs.lacounty.gov

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Subcommittee

Ryan Grier, DDS, MBAProgram Director General Practice Dentistry

Co-Chair Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Theresa Nevarez, M.D., MBA

Co-Chair Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Members:

Hoda Abou-Ziab, PsyD

Alice Alves

Samuel Magny, MD (Resident)

Karen Olmos, MD

Nuriya Robinson, MD

Armaan Rowther, MD (Resident)

Monica Sifuentes, MD

Joyce Wahba, MD (Resident)

Role of Subcommittee:

To assist programs meet the ACGME requirements to “engage in practices that focus on mission-driven, ongoing, systematic recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive workforce of residents, fellows, faculty members, senior administrative GME staff members, and other relevant members of its academic community by the following means:

To promote Harbor UCLA Medical Center at various medical student recruitment fairs.
To collect and summarize applicant and matched trainee self- identified demographics.
To enhance the GME footprint in the local community by supporting various residency program initiatives

Policies and Procedures Subcommittee

Haleh Badkoobehi, M.D., MPHProgram Director Orthopaedic Surgery

Co-Chair Policies & Procedures Subcommittee

Jan Smogorzewski, M.D.Associate Program Director Dermatology

Co-Chair Policies & Procedures Subcommittee

Members:

Karl Burgoyne, MD

Joshua Lee, MD (Resident)

Carmen Mendez, MD

Theresa Nevarez, MD

Karen Olmos, MD

Hayley Young, MD (Resident)

Role of Subcommittee:

Review core GMEC policies and procedures annually
Assist with the development of new policies and procedures
Liaison with hospital policy and procedure committees to represent GME

Email: hargmepolicyprocedure@dhs.lacounty.gov

Quality and Safety Subcommittee

Maryanne Chumpia, M.D.Harbor-UCLA Patient Safety Officer

Co-Chair Quality & Safety Subcommittee

Charles Pham, M.D.Associate Program Director Internal Medicine

Co-Chair Quality & Safety Subcommittee

Members:

Charity Aranez Abuyo, MD (Resident)

Kevin Dewalt, MD

Anuja Shah, MD

Hank Thayer, MD (Resident)

Jordan Towne, MD (Resident)

Shirley Wu, MD

Role of Subcommittee:

Partner with Harbor-UCLA clinic quality department to:

Review data from the institutional safety reporting system
Champion and educate residents on patient safety reporting
Assist with institution teaming strategy

Monitor training program quality improvement curriculum.

Email: hargmequalitysafety@dhs.lacounty.gov

Special Review Subcommittee

Patrick Choi, M.D.Program Director Radiology

Co-Chair Special Review Subcommittee

Margaret Adler, M.D.Program Director Neurology

Co-Chair Special Review Subcommittee

Members:

Marshall Fairres, MD (Resident)

Sarah Gustafson, MD

Timothy Hatlen, MD

Charles Lanks, MD

Alexandra Ly, MD

Samantha Nadella, MD

Angela Neville, MD

Logan Schwarzman, MD (Resident)

Jonathan Vargus, MD (Resident)

Emma Worthington, MD (Resident)

Role of Subcommittee:

Conducts special reviews of individual programs meeting criteria.

Tracks and reports progress of program improvement based on special review

Email: hargmespecialreview@dhs.lacounty.gov

Well-Being Subcommittee

Jonathan Warren, M.D.PGY-4 Emergency Medicine

Co-Chair Well-Being Subcommittee

Hoda Abou-Ziab, PsyDDirector of GME Well-Being

Co-Chair Well-Being Subcommittee

Members:

Marshall Fairres, MD (Resident)

Sarah Gustafson, MD

Timothy Hatlen, MD

Charles Lanks, MD

Alexandra Ly, MD

Samantha Nadella, MD

Angela Neville, MD

Logan Schwarzman, MD (Resident)

Jonathan Vargus, MD (Resident)

Emma Worthington, MD (Resident)

Role of Subcommittee:

To support house staff through their medical training by collaborating with faculty and administration to promote health, well-being and inclusion through initiatives that:

Promote and foster a sense of community and connectedness
Provide mental health awareness and prevention
Advocate for systemic changes that address the challenges of medical training
Empower personal and professional development

Email: residentwellbeingcommittee@dhs.lacounty.gov