Graduate Medical Education

Resident Physician Contract/Letter of Agreement

Resident Physician Manual

Introduction - Section 1

Purpose of This Manual, 1.1
Acknowledgment, 1.2
Asheville Family Practice Residents, 1.3
Hendersonville Family Practice Residents, 1.4
Obstetrics and Gynecology Residents, 1.5
Residency Program Faculty, 1.6

Institutional Organization - Section 2

History of the NC Area Health Education Program, 2.1
Map of the NC Area Health Education Programs, 2.2
History of MAHEC, 2.3
Mission Statement, 2.4
Strategic Plan, 2.5
Diversity Statement, 2.6
Organizational Chart, 2.7
Facility Locations / Information, 2.8
Division of Administration, 2.9
Division of Fiscal Services, 2.10
Division of Human Resources, 2.11
Division of Family Medicine, 2.12
Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2.13
Division of Regional Services, 2.14

GME Policies & Procedures - Section 3

Institutional Commitment to GME, 3.1
Graduate Medical Education Committee(s), 3.2
Institutional Agreements, 3.3
Internal Review, 3.4
Applicant Eligibility and Selection, 3.5
International Medical Graduate, 3.6
Resident Agreement of Appointment Information, 3.7
Licensing, 3.8
Renewal of Resident Contract, 3.9
Nonrenewal of a Resident Contract/Letter of Agreement, 3.10
Promotion of Residents, 3.11
Evaluation of Residents, 3.12
Fair Hearing for Resident Physician Grievance(s), 3.13
Discipline/Dismissal of a Resident Physician, 3.14
Counseling and Support Benefits, 3.15
Impairment, 3.16
Productive Work Environment, 3.17
Resident Participation in Educational Activities, 3.18
Residents Physicians’ Organization Forum, 3.19
Resident Physician Participation in Committees, 3.20
Moonlighting, 3.21
Leaves of Absences for Resident Physicians, 3.22
Medicare Supervision, 3.23
Supervision of a Resident Physician, 3.24
Resident Physician Files / Content, Access & Retention, 3.25
Resident Physician Anonymous Evaluation of Compliance, 3.26
Dress Code, 3.27
Personal Appearance, 3.28
Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital / Dress Code, 3.29
Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital / Meals, 3.30
Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital / Medical Record, 3.31
Mission Hospitals / Dress & Appearance, 3.32
Mission Hospitals / Resident Meals, 3.33
Mission Hospitals/ Completion of Medical Records, 3.34
Continuation of Benefits, 3.35
Non-Competitive Agreement, 3.36
Reduction in Size or Closure of the GME Program(s), 3.37
Duty Hours and Work Environment, 3.38
Exception in Weekly Limit on Duty Hours, 3.39

Institutional & Program Requirements - Section 4

Benefits - Section 5

Professional Liability Insurance, 5.1
Health and Dental Insurance for Residents, 5.2
Flexible Benefits Plan, 5.3
Continuation of Benefits after Leaving MAHEC, 5.4
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, 5.5
Certificates of Prior Coverage under the Plan, 5.6
Disability Insurance, 5.7
Unemployment Insurance Program, 5.8
Mental Health Benefits, 5.9
Leave of Absence, 5.10
Workers Compensation / OSHA, 5.11
Computer Purchase Plan (loan), 5.12
Educational Funds, 5.13
Licensing Fees Paid, 5.14
United Services Credit Union, 5.15
Prepaid Legal Services, 5.16
Additional Benefits, 5.17

General MAHEC Policies and Procedures - Section 6

Employment Verification/References, 6.1
Payday, 6.2
Payroll Deductions, 6.3
Direct Deposit of Payroll, 6.4
Eating Facilities, 6.5
Building Closings / Weather Emergencies, 6.6
Smoking, 6.7
Illegal Drugs, 6.8
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy, 6.9
MAHEC Risk Management Program, 6.10
Incident Report, 6.11
Risk Management Top 10 List, 6.12
Claims/Lawsuits vs. MAHEC Staff, 6.13
Confidentiality, 6.14
Media and Public Relations, 6.15
OSHA, 6.16
MAHEC Drug- & Alcohol-Free Workplace, 6.17
Vehicle Insurance Coverage FAQ, 6.18
Travel, 6.19

GME Policies and Procedures