USF – College of Medicine

GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION POLICY & PROCEDURE

Policy Statement

The University of South Florida seeks to have graduate-training programs in medical disciplines and specialties of the highest quality.  Residents selected to participate in the USF College of Medicine programs will be chosen on the basis of preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity.  Residency programs must not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, or veteran status in the selection process.  Every effort will be made to address the needs of the population of the State of Florida with recognition of the population demographics of the State.

Procedure

Responsible Party                                             Action

Program Director                                              Receives completed application from potential residency candidates.

Resident                                                           Provides documentation that he/she is

(1)   a graduate of a North American medical school accredited by the LCME, or

(2)   a graduate of a U.S. college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the AOA, or

(3)   a graduate of a medical school outside the U.S. who has full ECGME certification, or a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the U.S., and has a J-1 visa.

Provides documentation prior to beginning training that he/she has completed an approved course in ACLS and is registered in the State of Florida and approved by the Board of Medicine as an unlicensed physician-in-training, OR HAVE A VALID Florida license to practice Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine in the State of Florida.

Program Director                                              Interviews resident and makes selection based on ability, aptitude, communication skills, and personal qualities.

Program Director                                              Reviews resident’s continuity of education, prior clinical experience, prior residency training, any previous adverse action against medical license, and any felonies or misdemeanors.

                                                                        Ensures selected resident meets the health and immunization guidelines of the College of Medicine and meets the technical standards of the College of Medicine residency programs.

                                                                        Receives notice of a successful match through an approved resident matching process.

After final selection of residents for individual specialty and/or sub-specialty programs, notifies Office of GME.

APPROVED:

Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education

Dean, College of Medicine

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REVIEWED, REVISED, REISSUED  6/05