GME Institutional Policies Handbook

 

Introduction to GME

Resident and Fellow Eligibility and Selection

Incoming Resident and Fellow Procedures

Resident and Fellow Financial Support and Benefits

Resident and Fellow Educational and Work Environment

Education Program and Curriculum

Resident and Fellow Evaluation and Promotion

Administrative, Academic, and Disciplinary Actions

Vendor Relationships

 

Link to UTHSC Main Campus Policies:  www.uthsc.edu/policies

Link to UT System Policies:  www.tennessee.edu/policy 

 

Contents Policy #
Introduction to Graduate Medical Education  
  What is the ACGME?      
 Institutional Responsibilities  020
 Resident Responsibilities  030
 Mission  010
 DIO Responsibilities  040
 DIO Designee  050
 GMEC Responsibilities  060
 GME Glossary of Terms  070
   
 Resident and Fellow Eligibility and Selection  Policy #

 Resident and Fellow Recruitment, Selection, and Appointment 

 100
 Initial Agreement of Appointment   120
 EEO/Affirmative Action   150
 Technical Standards for Perspective Residents and Fellows  110
 Background Checks  130
 Visas  140
 Visiting Resident/Fellow Approval  170 
 Observerships for Physicians  180 
 Resident/Fellow Transfers  160
   
 Incoming Resident and Fellow Procedures  Policy #
 Incoming Resident/Fellow Procedures 200  200
 Forms and Documentation Checklist  

 Instructions for Accessing Forms and Uploading Back to New Innovations

 
 Instructions for Background Check  
 Instructions for CITI Course  
 Instructions for Creating a Digital Signature for Electronic Forms  
 Drug Screening Consent  
 Drug Screen Panel  
 Instructions for Requesting an NPI #  
 Instructions for Online Computer Training Modules (UTHSC website link)  
 Relocation Reimbursement Policy 210  210
   
 Resident and Fellow Financial Support and Benefits  Policy #
 Stipend Rates  300
 Leave Policies  310
 Insurance Benefits  320
 Malpractice Coverage  330
 License Exemption and Prescribing Procedures  340
 Lab Coats and Dress Code  360
 Loan Deferment  391
 Meals  390
 House Staff Association  380
 Support Services  350
 Aid for Impaired Residents (AIRS)  370

 Workers Compensation Benefits (UTHSC HR Link)

 
   
 Resident and Fellow Educational and Work Environment  Policy #
 Work Environment  400
 Duty Hours  410
 Handoffs and Transitions of Care  480
 Moonlighting  420
 Photography of Patients  460
 Risk Pro Incident Reporting  481
 Sexual Harassment  430
 Signature Legibility  490
 Social Networking  470
 Accommodations for Disabilities  440
 Code of Conduct (UT System Policy)   HR0580
 Drug Free Environment (UT System Policy)   HR0720
 Exposure to Blood and Body Fluid  450
 Infection Control (UTHSC GME Policy)

 UTHSC GME #360

 UT Work Rules  401
   
 Education Program and Curriculum  Policy #
 Resident Supervision  500
 Program Letters of Agreement  510
 Goals and Objectives  520
 Fatigue and Stress  530
 Healthcare Principles in Practice  590
 Off-Site Rotation Approval  540
 Program Closure or Reduction  550
 Disaster  560
 Program Director Qualifications and Responsibilities  580
 Quality Improvement  570
   

Resident and Fellow Evaluation and Promotion

 Policy #
 Confidential Evaluations by Residents and Fellows  600
  Evaluations by Program Director and Faculty  610
 Resident Reappointment, Promotion, and Non-Renewal  620
 USMLE Requirements  630
   

Administrative, Academic, and Disciplinary Actions

 Policy #
 Disciplinary Actions and Dismissal  700
          Performance Alert Notice  701
          Performance Deficiency and Remediation  702
          Program Directors PDR Checklist  703
 Academic Appeals and Due Process  710
 Grievances and Complaints
          (Non-Academic Issues and Non-Discrimination)
 720
 Drug and Alcohol Use  730
 Iron Key Secure USB Drives  740
 Reimbursement Policies  
          Recruiting Reimbursement  750
          Resident/Fellow Professional Development Reimbursement
          (including Travel)
 760
 Annual Program Review  770
 Internal Review Protocol  780
 Severe Weather (UTCOMC Policy)  790
   

Vendor Relationships

 Policy #
 Vendor and Industry Guidelines  800
   
Revised 6/29/2011  

 

 

 

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