III.E. Clinical and Educational Work Hours Policy

The Sponsoring Institution, along with GMEC, supports the ACGME Clinical and Educational Work Hour Requirements as set forth in the Common Program Requirements and related documents July 1, 2017, and subsequent modifications. Although learning occurs in part through clinical service, the training Programs are primarily educational; work requirements including patient care, educational activities, administrative duties, and moonlighting must allow House Officers to have adequate rest. The Sponsoring Institution supports the physical and emotional well-being of House Officers to ensure professional and personal development and to guarantee patient safety. The Sponsoring Institution has developed and implemented the following policies and procedures through the GMEC to assure specific ACGME policies relating to work hours are successfully implemented and monitored: