Graduate Medical Education

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.

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 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.

Policies regarding grievance procedures and whistleblowing protections for appointed personnel. From the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel.

Ensures that residents are appropriately supervised at all times, whether directly, indirectly or through after-care oversight.

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.