GMEC Policies

The mission of the UACOM-T GMEC is to provide oversight of the educational quality of our training programs and of the clinical learning environment. GMEC will conduct their work in an honest, ethical, and collaborative decision-making environment to ensure compliance with all ACGME institutional and program requirements. GMEC will develop and implement appropriate policies and advocate for adequate resources to ensure the development of competent, compassionate physicians who will independently deliver high-quality, equitable care to our diverse patient population.

Graduate Medical Education

Appointment and Removal of Program Director Policy
Due Process Guidelines for Residents and Fellows

Guidelines describing the procedural rights afforded to Trainees while participating in a UACOM-Tucson ACGME-accredited or Non-Standard Training Program.

GME House Staff Manual

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.

GME Universal Residency/Fellowship Application (COM)

Application form for College of Medicine - Tucson residencies and fellowships at our University of Arizona Medical Center - University Campus location.

Guidelines for Responding to Requests for Information about Residents Training (COM)

This document contains guidelines for responding to requests for information about residents training.

H1B Policy

Institutional Policy on Sponsoring H-1B Visas for Trainees in Residency and Fellowship Programs

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House Staff Counselor Policy

Ensures that a housestaff counselor is available to residents and their families.

J-1 Visa Application Process Guide (COM)

A guide to the J-1 Visa application process for GME program coordinators.

Leave of Absence Documentation Form
Moonlighting Policy
New Program Request Form
New Program Request Policy
Non-Standard Training Program Policy
Program Complement Change Requests
Program Director Appointment & Removal Policy
Special Review Subcommittee Policy
Sponsoring Institution AIR and APE Policy

Policy outlining the Sponsoring Insitution's Annual Institutional Review and Annual Program Review requirements and processes.

Substantial Disruptions in Patient Care or Education & Closure or Reduction in Size of a Program Policy
Summative Evaluation Policy (COM)

"At the conclusion of the residency, or at any time a resident terminates his/her participation in the residency program prior to graduation, the program director will prepare a summative letter, which outlines to what extent the resident has mastered each component of clinical competence." This policy explains how that letter is prepared, what it contains, and who has access to it.

UACOM-T Institutional Statement of Commitment and GME Mission Statement
Vacation and Leave of Absence Policy
Visiting Resident Application Form (COM)

Visiting residents interested in participating in elective rotations at the University of Arizona College of Medicine must complete the Visiting Resident Application.

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