Graduate Medical Education–

Table of Contents

Description Page
Statement of Commitment to Graduate Medical Education  1
Residency Programs: Application to Residency Programs  1
Resident Eligibility - Recruitment  2
Visa Policy for Graduates of International Medical Schools 2
National Resident Matching Program  3
Recommendation of Appointment  3-4
Level of Appointment 4
Program Closure/Reduction  5
Natural Disaster Policy 5
Registration 6
Computer Training  6
Data Encryption 6-7
Visiting Residents  8
Observership 8
Photo ID's / Access Cards  9
Photo ID's / Security Access Card  9
University Courtesy Card 9
Stanford Libraries Card  9
Licensure 10
California Medical License  10-11
Prescription Authority  11
Mandatory Procedures  12
Medical Records 12
Occupational Health Requirements  13
Training or Demonstrated Proficiency in CPR  13
Infection Prevention 14
Needlesticks / Blood Borne Pathogens 14-15
Smoking-Free Workplace 16
Away Elections / Rotations 16
Harassment Prohibited 16
Impaired Physicians 17
Access to Treatment 17
Supervision 17
Resident Reporting & Responsibilities  18-19
Compliance Integrity Program 19
Duty to Report and Cooperate with Investigations  20
Duty to Protect Patient Privacy 21
Patient Privacy Practices You are Required to Follow  22
Other SHC / LPCH Resources  23
Physician Order Entry / Verbal Order 23
Duty Hours & Professional Activities Outside Program  24
Duty Hours 24
Professional Activities During Off Time  24
Moonlighting  24-25
Paging  25
Research  25
Performance Evaluation  25
Recommendation of Residency Review Committee 25-26
Evaluation Procedures  26
Consequences of Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory Evaluation  26-27
Resolution of Disputes  28
Informal Discussions 27
House Staff Dispute Resolution Procedures 28-30
Reappointment Procedure  31
Fees for Professional Services 31
Benefits 32
Initial Enrollment 32
Effective Date 32
Open Enrollment Period  32
Health Care 32
Hoover Pharmacy  33
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  33
Wellness Incentive Program  33
Health Initiative Account (HIA) 34
Voluntary Benefits Program  34
Life and Accident Insurance  35
Retirement Savings Plan  35
Continuation of Group Coverage (COBRA)  35
Benefit Forms  35
Disability 34
Disability  35
Disability Insurance  36
Time Off  37
FMLA and Family Leave Act  37
Pregnancy Leave 39
Paternity Leave  39
Bereavement Leave  39
Holidays 40
Educational Meetings and Activities 
Personal Time-Off  40
Jury Duty  40
Sick Leave  40
Reimbursements  40
Academic  Year Payment  41
California Medical License Fees  41
California Medical License Renewal Fees  41
DEA Certificates  41
Education and Other Business Expense Reimbursements 41
USMLE Part III 42
Housing Allowance  42
Malpractice Insurance 42
Medical Malpractice Insurance (Tail Coverage)  42
Other Services  43
On-Call Meals  44
On-Call Quarters  44
GME Gym  44
GME Lounge  44
Lactation Lounge 44
Resident/Fellow Workroom 45
Stanford Golf Course  44
Welch Road Apartments  44
Transportation and Parking 44-45
Alternative Transportation  45
Parking  45
Stipend Deductions  46
Income Tax Withholding  46
Social Security  46
California State Disability Insurance  46
Payroll  46
Change of Address 46
Direct Deposit 46-47
Visa Aline Pay Card  47
Completion of Training 47
Consequences of Not Returning ID Badge  47
Restrictive Covenant 48
Ombudsperson's Office  48
Department of Graduate Medical Education  49
House Staff Wellbeing Panel  50
Graduate Medical Education Review Committee 50
Stanford University Programs Resident Representation  50
Specialty Board Contact Information 51
Appendix A: Harassment Policy  52-56
Appendix B:  Agreement to Arbitrate Disputes 57-58
Appendix C: Group Health Coverage Continuation COBRA  58-62
Appendix D: FMLA, CFRA & Pregnancy Disability Leave  62-63
Appendix E: Vendor Policy  63-67
Appendix F: Transfer of Care Policy 68-69
Appendix G: Supervision Policy 69-70
Appendix H: Duty Hour Policy 72

 

 

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