|
|
|
|
Statement of Commitment to Graduate Medical Education
January 1, 2008
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the UCLA Healthcare System are committed to Graduate Medical Education
as central to their missions to maintain a scholarly environment that is dedicated to excellence in education, medical
care and research. UCLA seeks to educate tomorrow's physicians and medical scientists and will financially support our
infrastructure to do so. We are committed to creating an outstanding graduate medical education environment and will
commit necessary resources-financial and personnel to allow our programs to thrive. We believe that our commitment ensures
that current residents and future generation of health care providers are prepared for the evolving healthcare needs of
California and the nation.
The School of Medicine and the Medical Centers provide a supportive and challenging educational environment within which
residents with diverse backgrounds can prepare themselves for careers characterized by commitment to excellence in patient
care, research, teaching and lifelong learning. We offer residents state-of-the-art knowledge, demonstrate the latest
developments in patient care, model compassionate and ethical care, and provide guidance and supervision to ensure patient
health and safety.
The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Medical Centers furnish an environment of organized GME programs in which
residents develop personal, ethical, clinical and professional competence under careful guidance and supervision. Programs
will assure the safe and appropriate care of patients and the progression of resident/physician responsibility consistent with
each physician's clinical experience, knowledge and skill.
The Graduate Medical Education program is designed to provide residents and fellows with the knowledge, skills and
values that can serve as the basis for competent and compassionate clinical practice, scholarly research and public service.
Residents are encouraged to develop a process for self-evaluation and moral reflection to sustain a lifetime of responsible and
committed practice of medicine. The educational program prepares residents to continue their own education and to teach their
patients, colleagues and medical students throughout their careers. We are committed to ensuring that our graduates understand
the scientific foundation of medicine and apply that knowledge to clinical practice and extend that knowledge through scholarly
activities. In addition, we provide the experience necessary for residents to master the clinical skills necessary to evaluate
and care for their patients.
While each residency program is designed to meet the unique requirements of the specialty, UCLA ensures a safe and supportive
environment for all residents. The GMEC maintains active oversight by establishing educational policy, monitoring residents'
work conditions, reviewing affiliation agreements, conducting internal reviews of each program, developing cross-residency
educational programs and serving as an advocate for residents. The Senior Associate Dean for Medical Education directs the
Graduate Medical Education Committee and together with the Office of Graduate Medical Education is responsible for ensuring
compliance with ACGME Institutional and Program Requirements.
|
Gerald S. Levey, M.D.
Vice Chancellor, Medical Sciences & Dean,
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
|
David Feinberg, MD
Associate Vice Chancellor & CEO Hospital Systems
UCLA Health Care System
|
Neil H. Parker, M.D.
Sr. Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education
Designated Institional Official
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
|
|