Program Director Resources
Graduate Medical Education Core Entrustable Professional Activities
Resources For Your Success
The Graduate Medical Education Office at UCLA has created this resource page for new Program Directors in consideration of the AAMC's seven Core Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) as listed below. Within each EPA section is a list of resources specific to that EPA, while an aggregated list of resources are listed in alphabetical order in the "Recommended Resources" section.
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Recommended Resources (by category):
Inclusive Excellence
Licensure
Management Tools
AMA GCEP Website
If you are experiencing trouble logging into your GCEP account with your AMA username and password, please contact the GME Office for assistance.
Center for Palliative Care (CAPC) websiteClinical training courses in communication skills, pain and symptom management, opioid prescribing, and more, offering free CEs for all specialties and disciplines (including nonpalliative care specialists) and ABIM MOC credits for physicians
- Expert-led virtual events on hot topics
- Curated tools and technical assistance
- Updated guidance to maximize billing returns and efficiency
- Guidance and tools to improve health equity
- Resources to support clinician and team well-being
- Tools for educators to build workforce and trainee skills MedHub
Policies
Professional Development
- AMA GCEP Website
If you are experiencing trouble logging into your GCEP account with your AMA username and password, please contact the GME Office for assistance.
- ACGME Learn Portal
- AMA Handbook (PDF)
- DGSOM Faculty Development Website
- Holistic Review and Recruitment Strategies (Video)
Recruitment
Reporting Resources for Trainees
- Anonymous Communication to GME Form
The contents of the anonymous communication form will be shared with the DIO and Directors of GME at UCLA only, via a forms interface that we are unable to trace. Identifying information including IP addresses and location information CANNOT be traced back to you.
- Mistreatment Incident Reporting Form (MIRF)
- Safety Opportunities for Improvement (SOFI) Event Reporting System
- UCLA Office of Ombuds Services
- UCLA Title IX Office
Wellness
- Physician Wellness Committee
For information on UCLA Health's Physician Wellness Committee, please contact Karen Miotto (kmiotto@mednet.ucla.edu). - UCLA Behavioral Wellness Center
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where can I find my ACGME specialty-specific program requirements?
Specialty-specific program requirements can be found on the ACGME website.
How do I request a complement increase?
Process
Step 1 - Complete the Complement Increase Request Form and the Funding Documentation Template. Submit both forms to the GME Director for review by the Enrollment Committee. All forms must be submitted 2 weeks prior to the scheduled committee meeting in order to be considered for review. Please contact the GME office for the date of the next Enrollment Committee meeting.
Step 2 - The UCLA Enrollment Committee reviews the overall rationale and financing/resources of the request. If approved by the committee, the request and supporting documentation is presented at the following GMEC meeting.
Step 3 - The UCLA GMEC assesses the educational content, impact and objectives of the request. If approved by the GMEC, applicants will be notified.
Step 4 - Programs may submit a request for the new program to the ACGME.
Requests to specific ACGME / RRC's must not be made until after approval by the Enrollment Committee and the GMEC. No residents or fellows should be hired or made promises for positions until there has been approval by each group noted above.
Can we offer a position to an H1B visa holder?
- If your program is considering to interview any international medical graduates (IMGs) or visa holders, each prospective applicant must be reviewed and approved by GME first. Please utilize the IMG/Visa Holder Request Form (also saved in the GME Forms folder under the Resources/Documents column on the MedHub homepage) for each applicant along with the supporting documents and submit them for review to GME@mednet.ucla.edu.
- For more information, please visit the DGSOM Visa & Licensing webpage.
What reporting resources are there for trainee mistreatment?
- Anonymous Communication to GME Form
- The contents of the anonymous communication form will be shared with the DIO and Directors of GME at UCLA only, via a forms interface that we are unable to trace. Identifying information including IP addresses and location information CANNOT be traced back to you.
- Mistreatment Incident Reporting Form (MIRF) Portal
- Safety Opportunities for Improvement (SOFI) Event Reporting System
- UCLA Office of Ombuds Services
- UCLA Title IX Office
Is there someone who can answer questions about disability accommodations?
The UCLA Office of Disability Services can assist with questions regarding disability accommodations.
How do I reach someone on the Physician Wellness Committee?
For information on UCLA Health's Physician Wellness Committee, please contact:
Karen Miotto (kmiotto@mednet.ucla.edu)
How do I reach the Behavioral Wellness Center (BWC)?
Please visit the Behavioral Wellness Center's website for more information.
What is the process for remediating or putting a resident on probation
Please contact the DIO (Nelson SooHoo, M.D.) for consultation prior to placing a trainee on leave or taking an Academic Disciplinary Action.
- Please view the Academic Due Process Policy for detailed information.
Can I see the Union contract?
The Union contract may be accessed via UCnet.
Is there financial assistance for my resident who needs money?
Please visit the Physician's Aid Association for more information.
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