Graduate Medical Education
Recruitment, Eligibility, Selection, and Appointment Policy
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.
Non-Discrimination and Anti-Harrassment Policy (UA)
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.
Protected Health Information and HIPAA Policy (UA)
The University of Arizona policy on Protected Health Information and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additional information is also available from the Office for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Grievances and Hearings Policies (University Handbook for Appointed Personnel)
Policies regarding grievance procedures and whistleblowing protections for appointed personnel. From the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel.
Vacation and Leave of Absence Policy
Trainees are provided four one-week periods of vacation leave each academic year, to be used at a mutually agreed upon time by the Trainee and Program Director.
Trainees may be expected to work holidays and are expected to work with their Training Programs to establish which holidays they may be expected to work at each participating site.
Resident Supervision Policy (COM)
Ensures that residents are appropriately supervised at all times, whether directly, indirectly or through after-care oversight.
Final Evaluation Policy
In order to comply with ACGME Common Program Requirements, the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson (UACOM-T) Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC) sets forth this policy to outline the procedure for completing the required Final Evaluation of residents/fellows in ACGME-accredited and NST programs. The term “Trainee” includes residents, fellows, and non-standard training (NST) trainees.