Resident Physician Closure/Reduction Policy

DEPT: MEDICAL EDUCATION
POLICY #: 8240. 09

GOAL

In the unlikely event of a reduction in size, temporary closure due to a disaster, or permanent closure of a residency program or the entire institution, Cottage Health System will:

POLICY:

Inform the GMEC, the DIO, and the impacted resident(s) as soon as possible.
Allow residents already in the program to complete their education or take any and all actions reasonable and appropriate to assist the residents in enrolling in an ACGME accredited program in which they can continue their education.

See also the "Residency Program Closure or Interruption Secondary to Disaster" policy.

COTTAGE HEALTH SYSTEM POLICY

RECOMMENDED BY: E. Wroblewski MD DATE: 10/03
ORIGINAL POLICY EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/03
APPROVED BY: R. Werft, MD DATE: 10/03
DATE REVISED: 8/07, 2/08 DATE REVIEWED: 3/07, 2/08, 1/12