Is there a cost for these services?
All appointments are provided free of charge to all residents and fellows.
Who would benefit from the services offered?
Residents and fellows visit for a variety of reasons: learning more efficient ways of studying, developing an effective study plan, exploring test taking strategies, editing a statement for a fellowship, figuring out pre-rounding strategies, and more. Regardless of why you would like to meet any resident or fellow is welcome to make an appointment.
Do I need to know what type of assistance to request before visiting?
It is helpful to have a general idea of what you would like to focus on (study plan for an in-training exam, pre-rounding efficiency, etc.). During our first meeting, I will ask about your background and together we will discuss your past and current strategies for learning and other information as relevant. Finally, we will get into why you made the appointment in the first place so, it is always a good idea to know what you are hoping to take away from the appointment.
I had accommodations in medical school, who do I contact to see about accommodations in residency?
Accommodations are not handled by the GME Learning Specialist. Instead, there is a specific process to follow for accommodations depending on what type of accommodations you are seeking. Some accommodation requests are handled through the Disability Resource Center at the University of Arizona. Please reach out to the appropriate contact below depending on the accommodation you are seeking.
Cheryl Muller (Contact for in-service exam accommodations)
Senior Associate Director
mullerc@email.arizona.edu
520-621-9170
Workplace Access (Contact for workplace accommodations)
workplaceaccess@email.arizona.edu
520-626-9559
Are the sessions confidential?
Most appointments are voluntary and stay between you and GME Learning Specialist. However, in some situations if your program required you to make a meeting (i.e., for an ITE referral), meeting dates, a general summary of the meeting, and recommendations will be shared with program personnel. If there is something you would not like shared with your program, please be sure to let GME Learning Specialist know when you meet.
How do I book an appointment?
Return to the previous page and click on the red button “Schedule Appointment.”
What happens if I cannot make the appointment I scheduled?
Please notify your Learning Specialist if you will be late or need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Twenty-four-hour notice of cancellation allows us to use the time for other residents or fellows in need.
Review the 
No Show, Cancellations, and Loss of Services Procedures