LoAs
You'll find answers to all your FAQs here.
What is housestaff internal resources page?
Individual at the top of the GME Org Chart who will welcome trainees.
Who is the DIO/Carrie Tibbles?
This committee supports resident and fellow well-being.
What is the Wellness Committee?
BIDMC residents and fellows are members of this union.
What is Committee of Interns and Residents?
Mininum number of vacation weeks ALL trainees are entitled to.
What is three weeks?
The # of wks all ACGME trainees are entitled to with FULL pay & benefits.
What is 12-weeks?
Bring your required documents for your scheduled appointment time with these individuals.
Who are HR representatives?
This committee is required by ACGME and functions as a liaison to GMEC and GME leadership.
What is the Resident Forum?
The union collects this from trainees.
What are dues?
In addition to the resident,these two individuals must also sign resident contracts.
Who are the Program Director and DIO?
Administrators can record leave time through this system.
What is MedHub?
You must be clean shaven (or have a waiver) to pass this group's test.
Who are fit testers (occ health)?
This committee created a QI project repository available online.
What is Housestaff Quality and Improvement Council (HSQIC)?
Annual one time payments that will be negotiated by the union.
What are resident stipends?
Professional Liability Insurance Carrier required by contract for all trainees.
What is CRICO?
Provides pay benefits to non-accredited trainees while on leave.
What is MA PFML (state benefit plan)?
3 Hours of required live virtual training
What is ACLS/BLS training (PartI)?
This committee is heavily involved in recruitment and fosters inclusivity & belonging.
What is the Council on Belonging & Engagement?
CBA is the common acronym for this.
What is Collective Bargaining Agreement (a.k.a. contract)?
This policy ensures trainees do not work over 80 hours/week (averaged over 4 wk period).
What is Duty Hour Policy?
These trainees have an extra step in the LoA process.
Who are J1Visa holders?
Members of this group are required to be present at GME Orientation.
Who are CIR representatives?
Trainees must be nominated for this committee which includes faculty.
What is the APR Committee?
The number of residents and fellow members (nationally) represented by CIR.
What is 40,000?
This person in collaboration with the CCC determines when an extension of training is required.
Who is the Program Director?