For Faculty

In compliance with the ACGME Institutional Requirements, the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) must establish a written policy that addresses a reduction in size or closure of an ACGME accredited program, or closure of the sponsoring institution. This process should be established to minimize the negative impact on trainees and to ensure the communication of these decisions as soon as possible.

This manual sets forth the duties, responsibilities, rights, and privileges for Trainees. It is divided into three sections: the first section provides policies that are unique to Trainees; the second section addresses conduct and performance concerns, including the due process guidelines for non-disciplinary and disciplinary action; and the third section includes links to the Banner Health policies that are applicable to all Trainees.

While participating in the Training Program, Trainees are employed by Banner--University Medical Group (B-UMG) and are afforded the opportunity to practice medicine under specified conditions for a designated period of time. During this time period, Trainees are afforded procedural rights that are outlined in the due process guidelines.

The due process guidelines include information on disciplinary action, impairment, drug and alcohol testing, administrative leaves, and suspension and revocation of medical licenses.

The ACGME grants a status of “Recognition” to ACGME-accredited Sponsoring Institutions that offer NST Programs and are in substantial compliance with the ACGME Recognition Requirements for Sponsoring Institutions with NST Program for J-1 Visa Sponsorship. 

Societies Program mentors at the College of Medicine – Tucson serve as both educators and mentors, often holding additional leadership roles within the curriculum and administration. To prevent real or perceived conflicts of interest in student assessment, this policy outlines specific restrictions on their involvement in grading and instructional roles. Mentors may not provide summative grades for their own mentees in the Doctor and Patient Course.

The College of Medicine has secured a group disability insurance plan through Guardian for all medical students. This plan is both comprehensive and affordable and does not require any pre-issuance testing or medical examinations. The details of the plan, including benefits, are covered in these documents. In order to obtain this plan, all students must be enrolled and in good standing. The college assesses a $12.00 fee per semester to your tuition bill (see Bursar's account), which covers your cost of the policy.