Policies
The UTH Office of Graduate Medical Education has established the following policies and procedures. For more information, please contact the GME Office .
General Policies
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (“university”) Handbook of Operating Procedures or HOOP
(external link) . The HOOP contains the official policies for the university.
GMEC Policies
In order to access the policies listed below, located in the “GMEC Policies” folder, a valid UTH ID and password are needed for the UTH New Innovations Intranet.
(external link)
GME Policy on ACLS
GME Policy on Appointments and Reappointments
GME Policy on Appropriate Student Treatment
GME Policy on Checkout Procedures
GME Policy on Closure or Reduction of Program
GME Policy on Compensation
GME Policy on Corrective or Adverse Actions
GME Policy on Critical Care Educational Resources
GME Policy on Disasters and Other Events Causing Interruptions in Patient Care
GME Policy on Duty Hours Exceptions
GME Policy on Evaluation and Advancement
GME Policy on IMG Documentation Review
GME Policy on Lab Coats
GME Policy on Physician In Training Permits
GME Policy on Resident Dismissal
GME Policy on Resident Grievances
GME Policy on Resident Group Health Insurance and Other Benefits
GME Policy on Resident Impairment
GME Policy on Resident Interactions with Vendors
GME Policy on Resident Moonlighting
GME Policy on Resident Restrictive Covenants
GME Policy on Resident Supervision
GME Policy on Resident Vacation, Sick and Leave of Absence
GME Policy on Resident Work Environment (formerly Duty Hours)
GME Policy on Resident/Fellow Eligibility and Recruitment
GME Policy on Transportation Reimbursement for Fatigued Residents/Fellows
GME Policy on Visa Sponsorship
GME Policy on Wellbeing