Resident and Fellow Policy Manual
Statement of Commitment to Graduate Medical Education:
The University of Rochester, and in particular, The University of Rochester Medical Center, is committed to providing an organized educational program with guidance and supervision of residents and fellows, facilitating their professional and personal development while ensuring safe and appropriate care for patients. The University of Rochester will support graduate medical education programs in principle and financially with facilities, equipment, personnel and other resources. This commitment is supported by the Medical Center Board, the administration and the teaching staff.
Graduate Medical Education is an integral part of providing the academic atmosphere necessary to accomplish the mission of the University, the Medical Center, and the School of Medicine and Dentistry. The postgraduate medical education programs will be conducted in compliance with the general and special requirements of the ACGME and CODA. The Institutional support of these goals will be monitored through existing reporting mechanisms by the Medical Center Board, the President of the University, the Vice President and Vice Provost for Health Affairs, the Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, the Medical Center Executive Committee, the Chairs of the Clinical Departments, and the Graduate Medical Education Committee.
Approved by GMEC 5/12/03
