2024 - 25 Annual Report
Trainee Support
Throughout 2024 – 2025 , OACC expanded its support for residents and fellows by strengthening ongoing partnerships with the Graduate Medical Education ( GME ) Office and introducing targeted programming to foster belonging , community , and wellness . Our trainee - focused initiatives centered on three key areas : early orientation , engagement , recruitment , community - building events throughout the year . During the annual GME Orientation in June 2024 , OACC welcomed over 330 new residents and fellows , introducing them to our office ’ s mission , programming , and key campus resources . The orientation continues to be one of our most impactful touchpoints . To further support recruitment , OACC hosted a three - part “ GME Panel Q & A for Culture and Community ” for prospective residents . Each virtual session featured a diverse panel of current residents , fellows , and faculty who answered candid questions about inclusivity and life in Utah and the culture at University of Utah Health . These panels attracted high engagement : over 268 attendees in September 2024 for the trainee panel , 33 attendees in January 2025 for the faculty panel , and in 25 attendees in February 2025 for the trainee panel . The majority of participants rated their overall experience with the GME Panel Q & A sessions positively , with 94 % selecting excellent , very good , or good , and 84 % reporting they were very likely to consider the University of Utah Health for their training , with an additional 13 % indicating they were likely to consider it .
Many noted that the sessions offered clarity , encouragement , and a sense of belonging , especially for those relocating from outside Utah . To support long - term engagement , our office piloted new trainee events beyond recruitment and orientation . In June 2024 , we hosted “ Social with a Purpose ,” a networking event that brought together 50 incoming trainees for early community building . Feedback highlighted the value of connecting across specialties in an informal setting . In October 2024 , a smaller Trainee Mixer engaged 10 current residents , fellows , and post - docs , offering an opportunity to gather feedback on outreach strategies , meaningful events , and existing support gaps .
Fair 6 % GME Panel - Overall Experience
Good 13 %
Excellent 49 %
Very Good 32 %
GME Panel - Likelihood to Consider U of U Health for Training
Neutral 3 %
Likely 13 %
Very Likely 84 %
Social with a Purpose ( June 2024 )
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