Resident Handbook - UC Davis Health System

MFHC conducts a health center evaluation annually (and monthly for the ClinicRotation), or more frequently as needed. Issues such as clinical material, office designand function, procedures and protocols, teaching and reference materials are included inthis evaluation. In addition, there are health center management meetings heldthroughout the year with resident participation, to discuss important issues.Conference Evaluations:Conferences which are designated CME will include an evaluation form completed bythe participants to track the quality and relevance of the material presented. Theseevaluations help determine the quality and relevance of lectures and the need formodification.American Board of Family Practice In-training Assessment Exams:In-training Assessment Exams are given to all residents in November, and residents musttake the exam. If vacation or away electives have been scheduled for the same time, theresident must make appropriate arrangements with the Residency Coordinator to take theexam elsewhere, or return to Redding. Exams are similar to Board exams in content andformat. . If the overall score is below the 20th percentile, moonlighting privileges may beforfeited pending improved performance on the next In-training Exam and/or a period ofrestudy and repeat examination. The scores will be another instrument for review andfeedback on the resident's progress as well as on the overall performance of the programin order to identify any areas of program weakness.Graduate Evaluation:Every year, graduates who have been out 1 and 5 years will be surveyed concerning thequality and relevance of their training. This is being done in conjunction with the UCDavis Family & Community Medicine Network of Family Practice Residencies so thatwe are also able to compare program success. This information is vital to keeping ourprogram relevant in our changing world of medical practice.Informal and formal discussionsInformal discussions with the Program Director, faculty advisors, faculty and peers arevaluable ways to improve the partnership of teachers and learners, and to improve thequality of care we deliver to our patients. Residents have the opportunity to providefeedback at regularly scheduled resident/faculty meetings, clinic staff resident meetings,and “Dialogue with Duane” meetings.Page 93 of 153FAMILY OR FRIENDS VISITING RESIDENTS AT HOSPITAL:Issues professionalism, hospital policies, privacy, and HIPPA must be considered when residentshave family members or significant others visiting for meals or during breaks on call. TheseC:\Documents and Settings\dhutak\Desktop\rshb13.doc