ResidencyProgramManual 2013–2014 TheDepartmentofPathologyandCellBiology MorsaniCollegeofMedicine UniversityofSouthFlorida AnneChampeaux,MD ProgramDirector NicoleEsposito,MD AssociateProgramDirector SallyLamar ProgramCoordinator PURPOSEOFMANUAL Thismanualcontainsinformationwhichyouwillfindusefulas youbecomefamiliarwith the Department, its multifaceted mission, and your role as a resident. It can serve as a valuablereferencetoolforquestionsondepartmentalresidencypolicy.TheDepartmentof PathologyandCellBiologyatUSFhasseveralprimaryobjectives.Theseinclude: 1) Teachingof: a. Medicalstudents b. Graduatestudents 2) Trainingof: a. Residents b. Pathologyfellows c. Postdoctoralresearchfellows 3) Patientcare a. MedicalClinics b. MorsaniCenterforAdvancedHealthCare c. Affiliatedhospitals 4) Research a. Basic b. Translational 2 | P a g e I. WELCOMEANDINTRODUCTIONTOTHEDEPARTMENTOFPATHOLOGY ANDCELLBIOLOGY Welcome to the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of South FloridaHealthMorsaniCollegeofMedicine.TheidentificationofPathologyasadiscipline bridgingthebasicandclinicalsciencesisparticularlytruetodayaftertherecentmergingof two departments (Pathology and Anatomy) within the newly created School of Basic Biomedical Sciences. On the department website http://health.usf.edu/medicine/pcb/index.htm you will find information on our educational,research,clinicalandacademicactivitiesincludingshortprofilesoffacultyand theirareasofexpertiseaswellasalistofgraduateandpostgraduatetrainees. Ourmissionistostriveforexcellenceinteaching,research,academicserviceandpatient care. Through its academic components of Anatomy and Pathology, the Department bridges basic and clinical knowledge and constantly pursues excellence in education, training, individual as well as collaborative research, and in sophisticated diagnostic and consultativeservices. Educational and training programs include teaching of medical students, Pathology Residency and Fellowship programs, training of clinical fellows, PhD and Postdoctoral ResearchprogramsintheBiomedicalScienceswithconcentrationincancerbiology,andon site and online Master of Science programs in Anatomy. Extramurally funded basic and translational research isfocusedon ovariancancer developmental and molecular biology with additional areas of interest in the neurosciences, Sertoli cell immunobiology and virtualanatomy. Clinical operations and training are based within the Department and at affiliated institutions including the NCI‐designated H. Lee Moffitt Comprehensive Cancer Center, Tampa General Hospital, the James A. Haley and Bay Pines Veterans Administration Hospitals,AllChildren'sHospitalandtheHillsboroughCountyMedicalExaminer’sOffice. 3 | P a g e Our ACGME‐accredited residency training program is based at the University Of South FloridaMorsaniCollegeOfMedicine,acommunity‐basedmedicalschoolwithaclasssizeof 120. Like the medical school, it draws from the educational opportunities at three major Tampa hospitals: the James A. Haley Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Moffitt Cancer CenterandResearchInstitute,andTampaGeneralHospitalaswellasattheHillsborough CountyMedicalExaminer’sofficeandBayPinesVAHospital.Withfourresidentsaccepted annually through ERAS, and eight fellowship positions, there are abundant opportunities forexposuretoawidevarietyofcasetypes,patients,andteachingopportunities,aswellas regionalemploymentinthegreaterTampaBayarea.Thefaculty:traineeratioandnumber of pathology assistants at all institutions ensure adequate “scope time”, very reasonable callpolicies,and,mostimportantly,amplestudyandresearchopportunities.Ouraimisto fully prepare you for, and tailor your training to, either a career in academics or private practicebasedonyourinterestsandaptitudes. A. MissionStatement ThemissionoftheResidencyTrainingProgramistopreparephysiciansforacareerin either academic or community pathology. Successful completion of this mission is a complextaskrequiringanintensive4‐yeareffortonthepartofbothfacultyandindividual residents. The Department's approach to this mission involves a combination of several activeandpassivemodalitiesincluding: 1) Participationinpatientservicewithsupervisedgraduatedresponsibility 2) Attendanceatdidacticconferences 3) Presentationandparticipationininteractiveconferences 4) Independentstudy 5) Teachingmedicalstudentsandresidents 6) Participationinhospitalcommitteesandnationalpathologyorganizations 7) Completionandpresentationofasupervisedresearchproject Through these activities, which are described in detail throughout this manual, each resident who successfully completes the program will acquire theknowledgebase, skills, andjudgmenttocompetentlypracticepathology.Everyresidentwillcompleteanidentical "core" curriculum providing a basic foundation for the practice of pathology. Through protectedelectivetimeandindividualincentiveitishopedthateachresidentwilltailorhis or her training toward academic or community practice with a particular subspecialty or individualinterestinmind. II. PROGRAMDESCRIPTION 4 | P a g e TheresidencyprogramattheDepartmentofPathologyandCellBiologyattheUniversityof South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is an ACGME‐accredited, integrated 4‐year residency program in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. The basic core curriculum is complemented by a broad choice of electives allowing comprehensive preparation for eithercommunityoracademicpractice.Ourprogramemphasizesgraduatedresponsibility inpatientcareandteachinginavarietyofpracticesettings,aswellasampleopportunity forsupervisedresearch.Activeparticipationinpatientcareservicesiscomplementedby anextensivelectureandconferenceseriesinallaspectsofanatomicandclinicalpathology. TheAnatomicPathologycurriculumincludestraininginautopsyandsurgicalpathology, cytopathology,pediatricpathology,neuropathology,dermatopathology,forensicpathology, andimmunohistochemistry. The Clinical Pathology curriculum includes training in microbiology (including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, and virology), immunopathology, blood banking/transfusionmedicine,chemicalpathology,cytogenetics,hematology,coagulation, toxicology, medical microscopy (including urinalysis), molecular biologic techniques, and laboratoryadministration. A. ACGMECoreCompetencies All ACGME‐accredited residency programs are required to define specific learning objectives for residents to demonstrate knowledge in six areas essential to becoming a competent physician. Programs must define the specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes required and provide educational experiences as needed in order for their residents to demonstrate achievement of these “General Competencies”, which are defined below. Thesecompetenciesareintegratedintotheresidencyprograminareasofbothclinicaland didacticexperiences.Rotationevaluationswillincludeassessmentinalloftheseareas.The sixareasdefinedare: PatientCare‐compassionate,appropriate,andeffectiveforthetreatmentofhealth problems and the promotion of health. Residents must demonstrate a satisfactory levelofdiagnosticcompetenceandtheabilitytoprovideappropriateandeffective consultationinthecontextofpathologyservices. Medicalknowledge‐establishedandevolvingbiomedical,clinical,andcognate(eg, epidemiological and social‐behavioral) sciences and the application of this knowledgetopathology. Practice‐basedlearningandimprovement‐involvesinvestigationandevaluation oftheirdiagnosticandconsultativepractices,appraisalandassimilationofscientific evidence,andimprovementsintheirpatientcarepractices. 5 | P a g e Interpersonal and communication skills – results in effective information exchange and collaboration with patients, their families, and other health professionals. Professionalism ‐ manifested through a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities,adherencetoethicalprinciples,andsensitivitytoadiversepatient population. Systems‐basedpractice‐manifestedbyactionsthatdemonstrateanawarenessof andresponsivenesstothelargercontextandsystemofhealthcareandtheabilityto effectivelycallonsystemresourcestoprovidepathologyservicesthatareofoptimal value. B. ScopeofPractice–PathologyAnatomic/Clinical Thefour‐yearAP/CPcurriculumisachievedbyafixedcurriculumcomposedof48months ofrequiredrotations(20monthsanatomicpathologyand19monthsclinicalpathology)as wellas9monthsofelectiverotations.Thespecificgoalsandobjectivesofeachrotation,as well as the manner in which progressive responsibility is achieved, are detailed in the rotation descriptions. The following is a brief summary of the general duties of each residentateachlevelofresidencytraining. 1. AnatomicPathology PGY–1 o o o o o o o o Learntechniqueofautopsydissectionwithsupervision Dictategrossautopsyfindingsindependently Signoutgrossandmicroscopicfindingswithattendingsupervision Grosssurgicalspecimenswithsupervision Becomefamiliarwithperformingfrozensectiontechnique Assesssurgicalslidesbeforesign‐outandpreparedifferentialdiagnoses Introductiontoprinciplesofhistochemicalandimmunohistochemicalstaining Introductiontoexfoliativecytology 6 | P a g e PGY–2 o Performautopsydissectionwithoutsupervision,beproficientinautopsy presentationskills o Dictategrossandmicroscopicautopsyfindingsbeforesign‐outwithattending o Grosssurgicalspecimensindependently o Workingknowledgeofspecimenprocessing,cutting,andstaining o FamiliaritywithIHCstainsandtheiruseindifferentialdiagnoses o Interfacewithcliniciansinworkupofsurgicalspecimens/diagnoses o Assesssurgicalslidesandbegintodevelopmoresophisticateddifferential diagnoses o LearntechniquesandperformanceofFNA’s,bodyfluidexam o AttendCT‐guidedFNA’sandassessadequacyofspecimen o PerformandstaintouchprepsandrapidIHCstainingoncytologysamples o Assesscytologymicroscopicspecimensbeforesign‐outandbepreparedwith differentialdiagnosis. PGY–3 o Completeentireautopsywithminimalsupervision o Performanddiagnosefrozensectionwithattendingbackup o Correctlycompletegrossandmicroscopicdictationonmostsurgicalsbefore sign‐outwithattending o Becomemoresophisticatedwithdifferentialdiagnosisofsurgicalspecimens o Befamiliarwithtechniquesandinterpretationofimmunofluorescenceand electronmicroscopicspecimens o Independentconsultationwithcliniciansinwork‐upofsurgicals o Presentsurgicalcasesinmultidisciplinaryconferences PGY–4 o Completeentireautopsywithminimalsupervision o Perform,diagnose,andcallfrozensectionresultwithattendingbackup o Correctlycompletegrossandmicroscopicdictation,includingorderingIHCand specialstains,onmajorityofsurgicalsbeforesign‐outwithattending o Havesophisticatedknowledgeofdifficultcases,withfrequentuseofliterature forbackup o Beproficientinuseandinterpretationofspecialdiagnostictechniques,including molecularbiologictechniques o Regularlyconsultwithcliniciansinmultidisciplinaryconferenceandinworkup ofcases o Supervisejuniorresidentsingrossandmicroscopicdiagnoses 7 | P a g e 2. ClinicalPathology PGY–1 Performbonemarrowbiopsywithsupervision Learnhowtoevaluateabasicbonemarrowbiopsy Understandprocessingtechniquesforbonemarrowaspirateandbiopsy Learnanemiaworkup Introductiontoflowcytometrytechniques Beresponsiblefornighttimeandweekendcoverageofclinicalpathologylab, withattendingbackup o ObservelaboratoryteachingsessionsinMSIIpathologycourse PGY–2 o o o o o o Evaluatepatientsforautologousdonation Coverclinicallaboratorycalldayandnight,withattendingbackup Learnmicrobiologiccultureandplatingtechniques Learnbasicsofmicrobiologicspecimenidentificationandcorrectlyworkup threeunknownbacterialspecimens o Learnbasicsofparasitologyandfungalidentification o AttendMSIIlaboratorysessionsandhelpattendingpresentgrossspecimens PGY–3 o o o o o Learnprinciplesofbloodbanking,includingevaluationofdonoreligibility o Performhospitalconsultsonpheresispatients o Learnprinciplesandtechniquesofcrossmatchandcompatibility,withbench experience o Chemistry o Labadministration o TeachMSIIlaboratorysessionswithattendingsupervision PGY–4 o Developsophisticatedknowledgeinthediagnosesofneoplastic hematopathology,includingusesofflowcytometry,cytogenetics,andmolecular biologictechniques o Dictatehematologyconsultationcaseswithattendingbackup o Virology o CP‐2descriptions o TeachMSIIlaboratorysessionswithattendingbackup o Serveonahospitaladministrativecommittee 8 | P a g e III. A. EDUCATIONALFACILITIESANDTRAININGSITES USFHealthScienceCenter The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the University of South Florida Health, College of Medicine is located within the Health Sciences Center on the main Tampa campus.TheHealthSciencesCenterishometothemedicalschool,whichbeganin1971 and currently accepts 120 freshman medical students each year. Nearby the Health Sciences Center sits the USF Health Morsani Center for Advanced Healthcare, a large and active multidisciplinary outpatient clinical center, which includes a surgery center and diagnosticimagingcenter. TheShimbergHealthSciencesLibraryisalsolocatedhere.Withserviceasitshallmark,the Hinks and Elaine Shimberg Health Sciences Library http://health.usf.edu/library/home.html offers innovative technologies, educational programs, reference services, research assistance, and access to electronic and print resources in the biomedical sciences. Founded in 1971, the Library supports the instructionalandresearchactivitiesoftheCollegesofMedicine,Nursing,PublicHealth,and theSchoolofPhysicalTherapy.Thelibraryoffers3newlyremodeledconferencerooms,a computer lab and a comfortable environment for study or research activities. The Shimberg Library subscribes to 2,718 online journals, 265 print journals, 65 research databases and a collection of 30,650 health science books including 938 e‐books. An extensivecatalogofinformationisavailablefulltextonline,andaninterlibraryloanservice offers researchers borrowing privileges from Universities nationwide. Professional librarians offer group and individualized instruction in the use of print and electronic resourcesandinformationmanagementskills.Forlibrarytrainingclassinformationorto makeanappointmentforindividualinstructionpleasecontactJohnOrriolaat974‐2990. http://hsc.usf.edu/nocms/library/usf_ill.html B. JamesA.HaleyVAMedicalCenter TheJamesA.HaleyVeteransHospitalisa327bedtertiarycareteachinghospital,with300 authorized nursing home care beds (180 in Tampa, and 120 beds in Orlando) and is dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care and services to veterans in Central Florida. The full range of inpatient and outpatient care services is provided including Medicine (111 beds), Surgical (61 beds), Psychiatry (50 beds), Neurology (7 beds), as well as a 60‐bed Spinal Cord Injury Service, and a 42‐bed Comprehensive RehabilitationCenter. 9 | P a g e Tampa is also responsible for three major Satellite Outpatient Clinics located in Orlando, New Port Richey, and Viera, as well as two Readjustment Counseling Centers in Orlando andTampa.CommunityBasedOutpatientClinics(CBOCs)arelocatedthroughoutCentral Floridasuchas:Lakeland(Polk),Brooksville(Hernando);Sanford(Seminole),Zephyrhills (Pasco)andinKissimmee(Osceola).TheTampaVAMCanditsfacilitiesserveveteransin eightcountiesofCentralFlorida:Brevard,Hernando,Hillsborough,Orange,Osceola,Polk, Pasco,andSeminolewithacombinedestimatedveteranpopulationof435,442. TampaanditssatelliteclinicsmakeupthebusiestVAfacilitiesinthenation.Thehospital wasactivatedin1972andisaffiliatedwiththeUniversityOfSouthFloridaMorsaniCollege Of Medicine. Residency training programs are provided to 138 residents in most of the medicalandsurgicalsubspecialties,aswellasPathology,Psychiatry,andRadiology.Other training programs exist in Nursing, Audiology/Speech Pathology, Pharmacy, Social Work, Dietetics,NuclearMedicine,PhysicalandOccupationalTherapy,andRadiology. ThePathologyandLaboratoryMedicineServiceisstaffedbyfull‐timeandpart‐timefaculty members.In2008,therewereapproximately35,700surgicalspecimens,82,000surgical slides,277bonemarrowexaminations,19,000immunohistochemistryslides,21 autopsies,10,326regularcytology(GYN&NON‐GYN)and693fineneedleaspiration specimens,1,593,932outpatientvisits,andapproximately7,326,824clinicallaboratory tests.Therearefacilitiesforimmunohistochemistry,flowcytometry,andmolecular pathology. C. MoffittCancerCenter H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute is a 162 bed, specialized NCI‐ designatedComprehensiveCancerCenteronthecampusoftheUniversityofSouthFlorida adjacenttotheCollegeofMedicine.Comprehensivein‐patientandout‐patientservicesare availablethroughmultidisciplinarygroupsinwhichpathologyplaysavitalrole.Eachyear the laboratory accessions approximately 11,000 surgicals, 8,300 frozen sections, 8000 consultation/review cases, including approximately 829 cytology reviews, 8,418 cytology specimens (including 3213 non‐gyn), 2095 bone marrow biopsies, 2281 fine needle aspiration biopsies and 20 autopsies. The laboratory also offers a full range of clinical pathology services and has facilities for immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and fluorescentin‐situhybridization(FISH). D. TampaGeneralHospital Tampa General Hospital is a 958‐bed, county‐funded institution located in downtown TampathatservesasaprimaryteachingfacilityfortheCollegeofMedicine.Atotalof230 autopsies,includingapproximately150embryoandearlyfetalautopsies,21,770surgical specimens, and 5,780 cytology samples are examined annually. The hospital has active kidney, liver, lung, pancreas and heart transplant programs, a Level 1 Trauma Center, a 10 | P a g e RegionalCardiovascularCenter,andisthebaseforairborneadultandpediatricemergency teams.Theclinicallaboratoryperformsmorethan3.5milliontestsperyear. E. OtherRotationSites ResidentrotationsarealsodoneattheBayPinesVAMedicalCenter,TheHillsborough CountyMedicalExaminer’sOffice,andtheMorsaniCenterforAdvancedHealthCare. Pleaseseethecurriculumsectionformoreinformationaboutrotationsatthesesites. F. TampaCommunity The Tampa campus of the University of South Florida and the College of Medicine are located in the rapidly growing suburban area of northeast Tampa. Housing is affordable and readily available in several pleasant local neighborhoods with easy access to the University, the beaches, and cultural activities of the downtown area. Tampa is home to Busch Gardens, the Florida Symphony, the world champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the worldchampionTampaBayLightning,TheTampaBayStorm,theTampaBayDevilRays and the American Board of Pathology. The Tampa Bay area, which includes Tampa, St. Petersburg,andClearwater,isathrivingcommunityof2.39millionpeoplelocatedonthe Gulf of Mexico. The climate and location allow year round outdoor recreational activity includinggamefishing,sailing,boating,tennis,andgolfing. IV. CURRICULUMANDROTATIONS A. CoreCurriculum Thefouryearsofcombinedanatomic&clinicalpathologytrainingaredividedasfollows: 20mos.AP(assignedasfollows)CoreCurriculum 19mos.CP(assignedasfollows)CoreCurriculum 9mos.electives(APorCPfreelychosen) 48mos.Total PGY‐1 Rotation Surgical Pathology (AP) Cytology 1 (GYN) (AP) Forensic Pathology‐Autopsy (AP) Hematopathology (CP) Location JAHVA‐3; TGH‐4 Bay Pines VA County ME Office JAHVA‐2; TGH‐1 Duration 7 months 1 month 1 month 3 months 12 months total PGY‐2 Rotation Location Duration 11 | P a g e Surgical Pathology (AP) Cytology (Non‐GYN) (AP) Chemistry (CP) Hematopathology (CP) Moffitt Moffitt JAHVA Moffitt 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 12 months total Location JAHVA JAHVA VA/Moffitt/TGH JAHVA County ME Office TBD Duration 2 months 1 month 3 months 3 months 1 month 2 months 12 months total PGY‐3 Rotation Surgical Pathology (AP) Molecular Pathology (CP) Electives (AP/CP) Microbiology (CP) Forensic Pathology (AP) Blood Bank (CP) PGY‐4 Rotation Surgical Pathology (AP) Advanced Clinical Pathology‐Immunology (CP) Advanced Clinical Pathology‐Microbiology (CP) Electives (AP/CP) Surgical Pathology (AP) Location USF Moffitt Moffitt VA/Moffitt/TGH TGH Duration 1 month 2 months 2 months 6 months 1 month 12 months total The rotations encompass training in anatomic pathology, including autopsy and surgical pathology, cytopathology, pediatric pathology, dermatopathology, forensic pathology, immunopathology, histochemistry, neuropathology, cytogenetics, molecular biology, aspiration techniques, and other advanced diagnostic techniques as required by the AccreditationCouncilforGraduateMedicalEducation. The CP rotations encompass training in microbiology (including bacteriology, mycology, parasitology,andvirology),immunopathology,bloodbanking/transfusionmedicine,chemical pathology, cytogenetics, hematology, coagulation, toxicology, medical microscopy (including urinalysis),andmolecularbiologictechniquesassetforthbytheACGME. 12 | P a g e B. RotationDescriptions Atthebeginningofeachrotation,thesitedirectorordesigneeisresponsibleforproviding the resident with a copy of the rotation description as well as the list of the required competenciesforthatrotation.Theseimportantdocumentscontainrequiredinformation suchasthegoalsandobjectivesoftherotation,thedurationoftherotation,thedutiesand responsibilitiesofresidentsateachyearoftraining,theteachingstaffresponsibleforthe supervisionandinstructionoftheresidentsduringtherotation,andthemannerinwhich residentsaresupervisedandevaluatedduringtherotation.Theresidentwillacknowledge receiptoftherotationdescription(seeattachedform). Copiesoftheserotationdescriptionsarekeptonfilewiththeprogramdirector,residency coordinator and electronic versions are accessible on the sharepoint site (https://my.usfhealth.usf.edu/sites/com_pathology/residency/Goals%20%20Objectives/Forms/AllItems .aspx) C. Electives Rotation Neuropathology Pediatric Pathology Transplant Pathology Advanced Surgical and Autopsy Pathology Advanced Cytopathology EM/Renal Pathology Advanced Cytology and FNA Dermatopathology Hematology Elective Molecular Pathology Research Abbreviation NP PP TP SP‐E Location TGH TGH TGH Any Duration 1 month 1 ‐ 3 months 1 ‐ 3 months 1 – 3 months CY‐E EM/R CY‐E DP HP‐E MP RS BP TGH MCC MCC or USF or JAHVA MCC MCC Any 1 – 2 months 1 month 1 – 3 months 1 month 3 months 1 month 1 – 6 months Note:Detailedrotationdescriptions(requiredandelective)areavailablethroughthe programcoordinator. 13 | P a g e D. ResearchRequirement The Department considers research an integral part of preparation for the practice of pathology. Residents interested in academic practice will have the opportunity through elective time to pursue research projects in more depth than the required minimum. Residents who wish to enter community practice may spend elective time refining diagnosticskillsorbeginningtopursueasubspecialty.However,theDepartmentbelieves thatallresidents,regardlessoftheircareerdirection,shouldactivelyparticipateinatleast one research project. Through this activity, residents will learn to ask appropriate and defined questions (hypothesis formulation), seek the best ways of answering questions (experimentaldesign),judgethereliabilityofinformation(dataacquisitionandcontrols), assess the relevance of information (statistical analysis), and weigh the validity of conclusions (statistical inferences). Experience with this process is valuable in daily practiceinbothcommunityandacademicpathology. The following pages contain a list of faculty research interests. Each resident should approachfacultymemberswhohavelistedprojectsthatmaybeofinteresttotheresident. After discussion of the project and mutual consent, the resident under supervision ofthe faculty member will be responsible for all phases of the project including hypothesis formulation, literature review, experimental design, data acquisition, statistical analysis, andconclusions.Aresidentmayalsopursueanoriginalprojectofhisorherowndesignby collaboratingwithawillingfacultymember.Thescopeofprojectsthatwillbeconsidered appropriate range from clinical/pathological correlation to basic bench research. The individual faculty member will be responsible for securing space and funding for the proposedresearch.Residentsmayalsobeabletoobtaindepartmentalfunding(p.17). Each resident, during PGY‐3 or PGY‐4 year, will be required to present his/her research projectatleastonceatthePathologyResidentsResearchDay.Thiseventwillbeheldeach year and attended by current residents, Pathology faculty, alumni of the USF Pathology ResidencyTrainingProgram,andallotherinterestedfacultyandresidentsintheCollegeof Medicine.Eachpresentationwillbeapproximatelythirtyminutesinlength.Projectsmay begin as soon as the PGY‐1 year but should be well in progress by the beginning of the PGY3 year. Research activities may be pursued concurrently with required rotations and/or during elective time. All other responsibilities of a required or elective rotation mustbesatisfiedbeforearesidentmayspendtimedoingresearch. 14 | P a g e Inaddition,presentationatnationalmeetingsandpublicationinpeer‐reviewedjournalsis encouraged and will be supported by the Department upon individual approval (see EducationFunds). E. AmericanBoardofPathology ResidentsareeligibletoapplyforcertificationbytheAmericanBoardofPathologyintheir fourth year of training. As the application is extensive, the following materials, taken directlyfromtheAmericanBoardofPathologyApplication,areprovided.Werecommend thatresidentsbeginkeepingalogoftheseitemsfromthebeginningofresidency.Autopsy, FNA and bone marrow biopsy numbers need to be exact and logged into the ACGME website (www.acgme.org). Clinical pathology consultations include: SPEPs, UPEPs, flow cytometry,hemoglobinelectrophoresis,reviewofsendoutlabs,etc. While the volume and variety of procedures performed by pathology residents is quite differentfrommostothermedicalresidents,itisnecessarytokeeptrackofproceduresyou perform. This information will be required for credentialing by the American Board of Pathology,isneededaspartoftheACGMEaccreditationprocess,andisrequestedyearlyby theUSFGraduateMedicalEducationCommittee.Currently,theABPrequires50autopsies to be performed per resident. The ACGME requires each resident examine at least 2000 surgicalcases,1500cytologycases,and200frozensections.Itishighlyrecommendedfor residentstokeeptrackofthenumberandtypesofcasesseenduringeachrotationsothis information can be queried. The pathology residency program director may request this informationatanytime. 15 | P a g e **AmericanBoardofPathologywww.abpath.org 16 | P a g e F. DidacticLectures,Conferences,andPresentations The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology conferences are attended by pathology residentsandfellows,graduateandpostdoctoraltrainees,facultyaswellasUniversityand Communityphysicians.Speakersatconferencesincludedepartmentfacultyandresidents, other university faculty, and distinguished pathology faculty and scientists from other institutions. Purpose: 1. Todisseminateknowledgeofallaspectsofpathologytoallattendees. 2. Tosupplementthetrainingresidentsreceiveonformalrotations. 3. To provide an opportunity for residents to gain public speaking and presentationskills. 4. To expose the attendees to ongoing research and new developments in pathologyandrelatedbasicsciencedisciplines. Residentsareexpectedtoarrangetheirdailyschedulesinordertoattendrequired departmentalconferences.Thefacultyateachoftheaffiliatedinstitutionsareaware ofthisrequirementandwillworkwithresidentstoallowforattendance. The weekly USF conference schedule, including topics, times, and locations are postedontheSharepointsite. Scheduleofrequireddepartmentalconferences: TUESDAY 8:00a.m.‐12:00p.m. Weekly ShimbergLibrary Room2215 WEDNESDAY 5:00‐7:00p.m. LastWednesdayof FacultyOfficeBldg eachmonth Room5179 1. ConferenceSeries DIDACTICCOURSEINANATOMICANDCLINICALPATHOLOGY Objective: The didactic course is designed to present core material in anatomic and clinical pathologynecessaryforthepracticeofpathologyandsuccessfulcompletionofthe board examination. The course is taught in didactic fashion by core and clinical faculty of the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology. Material is taught in 2‐4 week blocks based on organ system (anatomic pathology) or major disciplines (clinicalpathology). 17 | P a g e Mechanism: TheDidacticCourseusescoretextsinpathology(Robbins,Henry,McClatchey)for resident review before conference. The conferences are presented in PowerPoint format with handouts provided at the time of conference. The conference will be most successful if all attendees have read the material and are prepared to participate. Residentsandfellowsarealsoexpectedtopresentatthisconferenceonthetopicof theirchoice.Theyusuallywillpresent2‐3timesduringtheirtraining.Residentscan signupforavailabledatesoncetheremainderoftheconferenceschedulehasbeen determined. PRACTICALANATOMICPATHOLOGY Objective: This didactic course is designed to present a variety of material in anatomic and clinicalpathologynecessaryforthepracticalpracticeofeithercommunitybasedor academic pathology. The course is taught in didactic fashion by core and clinical facultyoftheDepartmentofPathologyandCellBiology. Mechanism: Attendings assigned to present at these conferences may select from a variety of methods/topicsthatpertaintothecurrentpracticeofpathology.Theselecturesare presentedinPowerPointformatting. PATHOLOGYCASESTUDIES Objective: Case studies conference will increase residents' exposure to clinical pathology topics and topics in anatomic pathology that are not part of required rotations. These topics include, but are not limited to medical microbiology, blood banking, chemistry, lab management, coagulation, hematology, neuropathology, dermatopathologyandrenalpathology. Mechanism: Attendings assigned to present at these conferences may select from a variety of methods including circulation of unknown cases among the residents prior to the conference, unknown cases presented for the first time at conference or lecture format. 18 | P a g e FORENSICPATHOLOGYLECTURESERIES Objectives: The lectures will expose the residents to the work of medical examiners and increasetheirknowledgeandunderstandingofforensicpathology. Mechanism: Eachlecturewillbepresentedbyoneoftheforensicpathologistsemployedatthe Hillsborough County Medical Examiner Department, including Drs. Mainland and Chrostowski.Thematerialwillbepresentedusingprojectionofkodachromeslides and discussion during the lecture is encouraged. Residents should familiarize themselveswiththetopictobediscussedpriortothelectureusingoneofseveral forensicpathologytextbooks. GRANDROUNDS/TOPICSINPATHOLOGYPRACTICE Objective: Topresentcurrentinformationinthefieldsofbasicscienceresearchandpractical diagnostic pathology to Pathology and cell Biology faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, pathology residents and fellows as well as to interested Universityfacultyandmedicalcommunity. Mechanism: ThePathologyandCellBiologydepartmentwillinviteexpertspeakersfromaround the country and from within the department to speak on a variety of topics in anatomic and clinical pathology, cancer pathobiology, neurosciences and intercellularmatrix. Whenpossible,speakersmayalsoconductamicroscopesessionspecificallyforthe residentslaterinthedaywhereinterestingcaseswillbediscussed. G. ResidentIn‐ServiceExamination ResidentsarerequiredtotaketheASCP’sResidentIn‐ServiceExamination(RISE)annually inthespring.Theonlineexamisnotusedasadirectevaluationtool,butdoesgagethe resident’sknowledgebase. 19 | P a g e H. OtherEducationalOpportunitiesandScholarlyActivities 1. TeachingOpportunities MedicalStudentTeaching:Thesecondyearmedicalstudentcurriculum emphasizesbasicpathologicprinciples.Residentsarerequiredtoteachmedical studentsduringtheirpathologylabs. ResidentConferences:Residentsarealsoscheduledtogivelecturesduring Tuesdayconferencestofellowresidents.Chiefresidentsmakethelectureschedule. 2. SeniorResidentCommitteeAppointments IntroductionandObjectives:Residentparticipationascommitteemembersorcommittee chairmen is an important aspect of Pathology training and practice. This involvement providesaleadershiprolebyPathologistsinareasofUniversityandHospitalfunctions. A portion of the management experience for senior level residents is participation on committeesattheUniversityofSouthFloridaanditsaffiliatedhospitals.Thisexperience willaccomplishthefollowingobjectives. 1. Demonstrate the committee structure in the medical environment. 2. Show the interaction of pathology with other medical specialties 3. Provide a forum by which senior level residents will be exposedtotheprocessofcommitteedynamicsandfunction. Participating Residents: PGY‐3 and PGY‐4 pathology residents will participate on committees. The appointments will be for a period of one year, July 1 ‐ June 30. Appointments will be made with the recommendation of the Chief Residents, and the DirectorsoftheResidencyTrainingProgram.Theirrecommendationswillbeforwardedto theappropriatepersonforcommitteeappointment.Onceanappointmenthasbeenmade, attendanceatallmeetingsismandatory. 20 | P a g e ApprovedCommitteeAppointment MoffittCancerCenterSurgicalCase&BloodUtilizationReviewCommittee MoffittCancerCenterQualityAssuranceCommittee MoffittCancerCenterInfectionControlCommittee JamesA.HaleyVeterans'HospitalTransfusionCommittee JamesA.HaleyVeterans'HospitalTissueCommittee JamesA.HaleyVeterans'InfectionControlCommittee UniversityofSouthFloridaYear2MedicalStudentIntegratedPathologyCommittee SENIORRESIDENTCOMMITTEEAPPOINTMENTS– MoffittCancerCenterSurgicalCase&BloodUtilizationReviewCommittee MoffittCancerCenterQualityAssuranceCommittee MoffittCancerCenterInfectionControlCommittee JamesA.HaleyVeterans’HospitalTransfusionCommittee JamesA.HaleyVeteran’sHospitalTissueCommittee JamesA.HaleyVeterans’HospitalInfectionControlCommittee UniversityofSouthFloridaYear2MedicalStudentIntegratedPathologyCommittee V. A. ADMINISTRATIONANDPOLICIES Orientations 1. GeneralOrientation GeneralorientationisscheduledandconductedbyGME.Theorientationschedulefor 2013‐2014canbefoundattheofficialUSFGMEwebsite. 2. DepartmentOrientation OrientationforthedepartmentofPathologyandCellBiologywillbeheldatthefirst Tuesdaymorningconferenceoftheacademicyear. 21 | P a g e B. Personnel 1. Departmental PhillipMarty,PhD–InterimDepartmentChair,DepartmentofPathology&CellBiology AnneChampeaux,MD–PathologyResidencyProgramDirector JeanNixon–InterimDepartmentAdministrator ChantelLeBlanc–FiscalandBusinessSpecialist KarenKirchner–PathologyOfficeSecretary SallyLamar–ResidencyProgramCoordinator C. SiteDirectors Asitedirectorisassignedateachofthemajorinstitutionsthatparticipateintheeducation andtrainingoftheDepartmentofPathologyandCellBiologyResidentsoftheUniversityof SouthFlorida.Theyassurethatthereisanadequateandbalancededucationalexperience attheirinstitution. DutiesoftheSiteDirector 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Oversee the educational experience of all residents at the institution with whichthesitedirectorisaffiliated. Assurethatthereisabalancebetweenserviceandteaching. Protectallsegmentsofeachrotationattheinstitution. Theyoradesigneeprovideon‐goingfeedbacktotheresidentthroughoutthe rotation.Theyalsoreviewwiththeresidenttheirwrittenfinalevaluationat theendoftherotation. Ifresidentevaluationsareaccomplishedbyallfacultyattheinstitution,the site director or a designee should chair the evaluation meeting and assure theevaluationiscritical,constructive,andfair. Maintain complete, current, and accurate documentation of the rotations at theirinstituteincludinggoals,skills,objectivesandrequirements. CurrentSiteDirectors H.LeeMoffittCancerCenter TampaGeneralHospital JamesA.HaleyVeteransHospital BayPinesVeteransHospital MedicalExaminer'sOffice Dr.PrudenceSmith Dr.JonFinan Dr.L.BrannonThomas Dr.RehanaNawab Dr.MaryMainland 22 | P a g e D. ResidentAdvisors/Mentors TheResidentAdvocateisaFacultyMemberoftheUniversityofSouthFloridaDepartment of Pathology and Cell Biology. Their responsibility is to assist the resident initially in adaptingtotheprogramandlatertofunctionasamentorandadvisorfortheresident. ProcessofAdvocateSelection Initiallyresidentsareassignedtointerestedfaculty.Theresidentatanypointcanelectto selectanotherresidentadvocatealthoughthisisgenerallydiscouraged.Thismaybedone withtheassistanceoftheircurrentresidentadvocate.Inthisway,astheresident'sgoals andobjectiveschange,theadvocatemaychange. DutiesofResidentAdvocate 1. The advocate should initially provide assistance in helping the resident adjusttothispathologyprogram.Questionsshouldbeansweredandadvice given. They should provide help with the transition of medical student to residentorresidentinanotherprogramtotheUSFPathologyProgram. 2. The advocate should provide counsel to the resident, assisting them with problemsorissueswhichtheresidentoradvocatefeelsareimportanttothe residents’ development. These include but are not limited to selection of rotations, career selection, and assistance with positions after leaving the program. Resident progress including rotation evaluations should be reviewedaminimumoftwiceperyear. 3. The advocate should provide a mentoring influence, encouraging the residenttoexcelinallareasoftheprogram. 4. The advocate should encourage residents to pursue a research interest, shouldseekoutotherfacultymembersforsupport,andprovideguidanceto achievethisgoal. Implementation Whentheresidentinitiallyjoinstheprogram,theadvocateshouldscheduleasessionwith theresidentandassurethattheresidentisadjustingtotheprogram.Theyshouldmeeton regular and initially frequent intervals to assure that the transition of the resident to the USFDepartmentofPathologyandCellBiologyisproceedingsmoothly. NOTE:Residentmentorswillbedecidedatthebeginningoftheyearandwillbe announcedafterdecided. 23 | P a g e E. ChiefResidentDuties Eachyear,twoseniorresidentswillbeelectedtobechiefresidents.Thisyear’schief residentsareJohnnyNguyen,MDandMaryamTahmasbi,MD.Dutiesaschiefresident includethefollowing: Serveasamentortojuniorresidents Assistinschedulingandcoordinatingintra‐departmentalconferencesandother departmentalevents. Facilitatetherelationshipbetweenresidentsandfacultytomaximizelearningand serviceefficiency. Determinefromeachresidentduringeachrotationwhetherproblemsexist. F. HousestaffPolicies GeneralPrinciples These policies are complementary to the USF House Officer Personnel policies agreed to when the contract is signed. The following policies reiterate and expand upon these policies as they pertain to the Pathology Department. An official copy of the House Staff Policy Manual can be viewed via the USF Graduate Medical Education website: http://health.usf.edu/medicine/gme/index.htm All official matters regarding house staff policiesaredelineatedthroughtheOfficeofGraduateMedicalEducationandfullydefined intheUSFhousestaffmanual. Vacation/SickLeave Each resident shall be credited with three (3) weeks or 15 working days per year. Taking vacation during 1‐month rotations is discouraged. Vacation leave days may not be carried over from one appointmentyeartothenext,andnopaymentforunusedleavedays willbemadeuponterminatingatrainingperiod. A total of 9 days of sick leave per year are allowed each resident; in addition one day of sick leave per year is credited to the sick leave pool. Unused sick leave will not be paid upon termination of a trainingperiodforanycause. Thefollowingmethodwillbeusedtoreportvacation/sickleave: 24 | P a g e 1. Thevacation/sickleaverequestformistobefilledoutandturnedin assoonasvacationisplanned;duringSurgicalPathologyrotationsthisisto benolaterthanthebeginningoftherotation.Thisformmustbeco‐signed bytheattendingheadingtherotation.Aleaverequestformcanbefoundon theSharepointsite.Nogreaterthanoneconsecutiveweekofvacationleave inonerotationshouldbetaken,unlessitisapartofmaternityleave. 2. Attheendoftherotation,theresidentevaluationformwillincludea section on whether the resident has taken vacation/sick leave during the rotation. 3. Whenaresidentusessickleave,therotationdirectorattheassigned hospitalandchiefresidentsshouldbenotifiedbytelephonethatday.Upon returningtowork,thevacation/sickleaveformisfilledoutandturnedin. Administrative(Professional)leave Administrativeleaveisavailabletoresidentsforprofessionalactivitiesapprovedbythe ProgramDirectorandtheGraduateMedicalEducationOffice.Professionalactivities includeactiveparticipationandpresentation(s)atspecialtymeetings. FamilyandMedicalLeave The policies for family and medical leave are the same as stated in the House Office PersonnelPolicybooklet,briefly: o Parental. Each resident is allowed up to twelve (12) weeks of uncompensated parental leave. Individuals must apply for parental leave in advance and obtain approvalfromtheirProgramDirectorandtheGMEOffice.Individualsmayutilize accumulated sick or vacation leave as continued compensation during parental leaveundertheconditionsspecifiedforthosebenefits,plusanadditionaltwoweeks ofcompensatedparentalleave.IfbothparentsareUSFresidents,acombinedtotal of12weeksofparentalleaveisallowedasprescribedbyFMLA. o AbsencesfromtheresidencyinexcessofthatallowedbytheRRCandBoardmust be made up in order to fulfill the requirements for completion set forth by the ACGME. o Assoonasitisfeasible,thedepartmentshouldbenotifiedofaresident'spregnancy so that a review of her remaining rotations and any necessary changes may be made.Ingeneral,pregnantresidentsareexpectedtoperformtheusualdutiesofthe rotationstowhichtheyareassigned,unlessexcusedformedicalorotherreasonsby theirphysician.Residentsmaybeexcusedfromassignedrotationsandreassignedif theattendingpathologistonthatrotationbelievesthedutiesoftherotationposean unduerisktoapregnantwomanorchild. o Child Care. Upon written approval of the Program Director and GME Office, uncompensatedleaveforchildcarepurposesuptoamaximumofsixmonthsshall be granted. The leave shall begin no more than two weeks before the expected adoptionordeliverydate.Whencertifiedbyalicensedphysician,sickleavecredits may be used for any illness caused or contributed to by pregnancy or delivery. Vacation leave credits may also be used in conjunction with childcare leave. (See sectionsonParental,Sick,andVacationLeave.) 25 | P a g e Leavewithoutpay Upon written request of a resident, the Program Director may grant a leave of absence withoutpayforaperiodnottoexceedsix(6)months,ifitisdeterminedthatgrantingsuch leavewouldbeinthebestinterestoftheUniversityandHouseOfficer. **All leave in excess of 4 weeks per year must be made up at the end of the resident’s training. DressCode The purpose of the dress code is to maintain high standards of dress, hygiene, grooming and the personal appearance of the staff members, which are essential elements in our dailyrelationswithpatients,families,andvisitorsinassuringaprofessional,business‐like representation. Without unduly restricting individuals’ tastes, it is our policy to require personal cleanliness, good grooming and appropriate dress while staff members are on duty every day of the week and to establish a mechanism by which uniforms will be providedtoemployeesinpositionsmeetingdesignatedcriteria.Operationalneedswithin adepartmentmayrequirespecificdepartmentalpolicies,butinallcasesstandardsmustbe in compliance with infection control and safety guidelines. In departments where staff memberswillhavecontactwithpatients,uniformsmayberequired.Indepartmentswhere uniformsarenotrequired,staffmembersareexpectedtousegoodjudgmentinselecting the clothes they wear on the job. Male staff members must wear neckties except where specificuniformsdictateotherwise. Extremestylesshouldbeavoided: o Revealingclothingsuchasmidrifftops,tanktops,shorts,rompers,beachwear,flip‐ flops,cut‐offs,see‐throughclothing,oranystreetclothesthatexposethebodytoa degreethatrepresentspoortasteorunprofessionalappearance. o Workoutclothingsuchassweatsuits,spandexexercisewears,joggingsuits,sweat pants,orotherathleticwear. o T‐shirts,sweatshirt,oranyotherclothingwithcommerciallogos,slogans,orother artordesignsthatmightbeoffensivetoothers. o Any clothing that does not properly fit (excessively small or large for the wearer) and/orexposesthewearertoanyaddedriskofinjury. Licensure/Accreditation AllresidentsmustbeACLS/BCLScertifiedpriortotheirstartdateofJuly1. All residents must apply for licensure/registration with the Florida Department of Professional Regulation as soon as they are eligible (after the first year of residency training),accordingtothebylawsoftheHealthSciencesCenterTrustFund.Applications areavailablefromtheHousestaffOfficeatTGH,orbywritingtheDPR. 26 | P a g e Salaryschedule StipendsforhouseofficersattheUniversityofSouthFloridaHealth,CollegeofMedicine arerevisedannuallyandaregenerallyabovethoseforthesouth.Thestipendlevelisbased onPGYlevel.Stipendlevelsfor2013/2014yearcanbefoundintheHousestaffManualon theUSFGMEwebsite.http://health.usf.edu/medicine/gme/index.htm TheStateofFloridahasnoStateIncomeTax.Comprehensivehealthinsuranceandlimited disability insurance are provided by the University. Professional liability insurance is furnishedbytheStateofFloridafortrainingrelatedincidents. Numerous child care facilities are available on and off campus. White lab coats are providedfreeofcharge.OtherbenefitsanddiscountsareavailablethroughtheHouseStaff Association. G. DutyHours Residencytraininginvolvesbotharesponsibilityandacommitmentthatrequiresagreater numberofhoursthanthetraditionaljob.Medicineisaprofession,andassuch,individuals make commitments to patients that exceed those of most of modern society. This pathology residency program has assigned duty hours, and it is the expectation that the resident will be present at all assigned times. In general, AP rotators are expected to be present8a.m.to5p.m.,exceptwhen:a)onfrozensectiondutywhentheyshouldarriveat 7:30a.m.anddepartafterthelastfrozensectioniscompleted;b)ongrossingdutywhen they should depart after the last required specimen has been grossed, cassetted and immersedinfixative.CProtatorsshouldbepresentfrom8a.m.to5p.m.Itisrecognized thateventsandcircumstancesmayrequireadditionaltimespentinpatientcareactivities overandaboveroutineworkhours.Thisisatthediscretionofeachrotationdirector,but they are required to notify the residents in advance of the expectations regarding duty hours over the above‐stated guidelines. It is understood that residents who agree to participateintheprogramwillmeettherequirements.Absencefromclinicaldutyduring anticipated duty hours is considered an unexcused absence and will be addressed. Individuals with repeat absence during scheduled duty hours may be considered for adverseaction. Residents will not be scheduled for more than 80 duty hours per week, averaged over a four‐weekperiod.Atleastone,andusuallytwodaysinsevenwillbefreeofpatientcare responsibilities, averaged over a four‐week period. Residents will take call no more frequentlythaneverythirdnight,alsoaveragedoverafour‐weekperiod.Whenresidents take call from home and are called into the hospital, the time spent in the hospital is countedtowardtheweeklydutyhourlimit. 27 | P a g e Each hospital maintains a schedule of on‐call activities for nights and weekends. Most hospitalsallowresidentstotakecallfromhome.Ineithercase,individualswhoareon‐call are expected to be immediately available and ready to work during the entire period of assignedcall. Individualswhobelievethatthetimerequirementsareexcessivehavetheopportunityto questionthedutyhourassignment,eitherwiththeprogramdirectororwiththeAssociate DeanforGraduateMedicalEducation.TheUniversityofSouthFloridaGraduateMedical Education Committee supervises resident duty hours and night call but also recognizes thatpatientneedscomefirst.Individualswhoarescheduledtotakenightcallandarenot availableordonotexecutetheirresponsibilitiesaresubjecttoadverseaction. DutyhoursaresetinaccordancewiththeACGMEmandatesandresidentsarerequiredto logtheirdutyhoursinNewInnovationsonabi‐weeklybasis. H. Moonlighting MoonlightingisnotallowedinthePathologyprogram. I. RotationChangesandRequests Changesintheassignedrotationschedulemaybecomenecessarythroughouttheyearfora variety of reasons including maternity leave. When a change is being contemplated, a varietyoffactorsmayaffectitsapproval,mostimportantlybeingtheavailabilityoffunding atthesponsoringinstitution.Otherfactorsincludetheavailabilityofspaceandwhetheror notthereareotherresidentsonrotationatthesametime. Ifyouhaveanyquestionsconcerningfundingofrotations,pleaseaskoneoftheProgram Directors. If a schedule change becomes necessary, a ROTATION CHANGE REQUEST FORM must be filled out by the resident, signed by one of the Program Directors, and turnedintoSallyLamar.Pleaseturnthisinasearlyaspossible,butnolaterthantendays beforethemonthinwhichthechangeistobemade. J. EducationFunds RefertotheGMEwebsiteforpoliciesonusingGMEEducationFundsfortravel: http://health.usf.edu/medicine/gme/directors_coordinators/edu_funds.htm 28 | P a g e K. GrievancePolicy Thisgrievanceprocessisadepartmentalproceduretobeusedforaddressingissueswhere aResidentfeelsthattheyhavebeentreatedunfairlyandseeksresolution.Thispolicyisin accord with all University regulations, as defined by the House Office Policy manual for residentsintheUniversityofSouthFloridaMorsaniCollegeofMedicine. If a resident expresses a concernregarding theirtreatment, workload, assigned duties or otherissues,theyhavetheabilitytocontactanyofthefollowingindividuals: (1) ChiefResidentsinPathology(Drs.JohnnyNguyenandMaryamTahmasbi) (2) ResidentAdvocate (3) SiteDirectorofthesitethattheyarecurrentlyassignedto (4) ResidencyDirectors(Dr.AnneChampeauxorDr.NicoleEsposito) (5) ChairmanoftheDepartmentofPathologyandCellBiology(Dr.PhillipMarty) Theresidentcanusetheirjudgmentinwhomtheyfeelisappropriateandwhomtheyfeel comfortablespeakingwith.Theprogramdoesnotdeterminewhomtheresidentneedsto speakto,andismeanttoencouragedialoguewithanyoftheseindividualsandtheresident. Aftertheissueispresented,thefactsregardingtheallegationaregathered,asmallgroupof individuals are then convened to discuss the issues in further depth. At all times strict confidentiality is maintained. It is the understanding that unless the resident gives permission,otherindividualsarenotinvolved.Duringalldiscussionsanattemptismade, if appropriate, to involve the Resident Advocate. At the end of these sessions, if the resident is not satisfied with the outcome, they are free to proceed with the Residency GrievanceProcessasoutlinedintheResidentHandbookCollegeofMedicineUniversityof SouthFlorida. L. Evaluations Thecontinuedsuccessofthedepartmentdependsoncontinuous,thorough,andfair evaluationofallcomponentsoftheprogram.Thisincludesregularassessmentofthe performanceofresidents,faculty,andindividualrotations.Thefollowingsummarizesour currentevaluationprocess.Residentsareevaluatedatleastfourtimesayearthrough formalevaluationattheendofeachrotation.Inaddition,theiroverallperformanceis reviewedannuallybyoneoftheProgramDirectors.Wheneachresidentcompletesthe program,afinalsummaryevaluationofhisorherperformanceiscompleted.Likewise, facultyandrotationsshouldbeevaluatedbytheresidents.Theresident’sevaluationofthe facultyisanessentialpartoftheiryearlyevaluationsbytheChairman,aswellasimportant datarequiredforthefacultyPromotionandTenureprocess. 29 | P a g e
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