Faculty

To comply with the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Institutional and CommonProgram Requirements for Graduate Medical Education (GME), the University of Arizona College of Medicine –Tucson (UACOM-T) Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) establishes this policy to provide guidance andoversight for the recruitment, eligibility, selection, and appointment of residents and fellows in UACOM-T ACGME-accredited and GMEC-approved Non Standard Training (NST) programs.

This policy outlines the requirement for compliance monitoring and obtaining approval from the Tucson Educational Policy Committee (TEPC) regarding curriculum changes within the undergraduate medical education program.

This approval process ensures that proposed curriculum modifications— documented in a Course Oversight & Yearly Operational Tracking Evaluation (COYOTE) Form—align with education goals and facilitates monitoring compliance with accreditation standards and medical education program policy and guidelines.

Academic Calendar: 2024-2025 Graphic View (COM-Tucson)

Graphic view of the block schedule and academic calendar for medical students at the College of Medicine.

The University of Arizona is committed to creating and maintaining an environment free of discrimination. This policy defines discrimination and harrassment, and explains the obligations of the UA and all employees, students, and other community members to maintain such an environment.

The University Handbook for Appointed Personnel (UHAP) policy regarding the disclosure of reasons for nonrenewal, denial of promotion or denial of tenure.

University of Arizona Human Subjects Protection Program Investigator Manual.

Financial Services Office policy providing guidelines and restrictions for cases in which relocation costs are necessary for an individual to accept employment with the University.

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) offers training on research ethics, practices, and compliance to member organizations. CITI training is required for many research-related positions.

The Human Subjects Protection Program oversees policies and processes related to the conduct of human research at the University of Arizona.