Transitions of Care Guidelines Hand-off Process – The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology complies with the Patient Hand-off) Policy GME USMLE (and COMLEX) Examinations The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology complies with the University Policy: All Residents in GMEC approved programs are required to successfully complete the USMLE Step 2 (CS and CK) or COMLEX Level 2 (CE and PE) examination, as evidenced by obtaining a passing grade for that examination, prior to the mid-point in the first post-graduate year (PGY1). Failure to demonstrate passage within the stated timeline may result in non-renewal from the training program at the end of the academic year. All Residents in GMEC approved programs are required to successfully complete the USMLE Step 3 examination or COMLEX Level 3 examination, as evidenced by obtaining a passing grade for that examination, prior to the mid-point of the second post-graduate year (PGY2). Failure to demonstrate passage within the stated timeline may result in non-renewal or termination from the training program at the end of the academic year. All Fellows entering GMEC approved programs must have successfully completed the USMLE Step 3 examination, COMLEX Level 3 examination or the Canadian LMCC examination, as evidenced by obtaining a passing grade for that examination prior to starting a fellowship. ACGME Specific Program Requirements The program will provide current program requirements within this Program Manual annually. Procedure: 1. Each Department must have an Committee” or equivalent committee or committees “Education that oversee all ACGME programs. 2. Committee membership. The committee should include at least the following individuals: a. The Program Director. b. At least three faculty members involved in education who are full-time university faculty members. c. At least one resident from the program. d. The Division Director or Department Chair should serve as an ex-officio member of the committee. e. It is recommended that at least one faculty member from each major participating institution for the program be included on the committee.
Transitions of Care Guidelines – Hand-off Process The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology complies with the Patient Hand-off) Policy GME USMLE (and COMLEX) Examinations The University of Colorado Department of Anesthesiology complies with the University Policy: All Residents in GMEC approved programs are required to successfully complete the USMLE Step 2 (CS and CK) or COMLEX Level 2 (CE and PE) examination, as evidenced by obtaining a passing grade for that examination, prior to the mid-point in the first post-graduate year (PGY1). Failure to demonstrate passage within the stated timeline may result in non-renewal from the training program at the end of the academic year. All Residents in GMEC approved programs are required to successfully complete the USMLE Step 3 examination or COMLEX Level 3 examination, as evidenced by obtaining a passing grade for that examination, prior to the mid-point of the second post-graduate year (PGY2). Failure to demonstrate passage within the stated timeline may result in non-renewal or termination from the training program at the end of the academic year. All Fellows entering GMEC approved programs must have successfully completed the USMLE Step 3 examination, COMLEX Level 3 examination or the Canadian LMCC examination, as evidenced by obtaining a passing grade for that examination prior to starting a fellowship. ACGME Specific Program Requirements The program will provide current program requirements within this Program Manual annually. Procedure: 1. Each Department must have an “Education Committee” or equivalent committee or committees that oversee all ACGME programs. 2. Committee membership. The committee should include at least the following individuals: a. The Program Director. b. At least three faculty members involved in education who are full-time university faculty members. c. At least one resident from the program. d. The Division Director or Department Chair should serve as an ex-officio member of the committee. e. It is recommended that at least one faculty member from each major participating institution for the program be included on the committee.
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