IV.C. Promotion, Appointment Renewal and Dismissal

All new House Officers are provided a conditional offer of appointment. The offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as well as upon primary source verification of credentials to confirm that the individual possesses the basic requisite education, training, skills, personal characteristics, and professionalism to train at LSUHSC. Failure to meet all conditions of appointment will result in revocation of the offer of appointment in accordance with NRMP requirements. This action cannot be appealed. All written agreements of appointment/contracts are for one year and each House Officer must be reappointed for each subsequent year of training; reappointment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the current post-graduate year. Terms and conditions of appointment to a Program are outlined in the House Officer Agreement of Appointment/Contract. The Sponsoring Institution will honor the full term of the contract except when a House Officer's performance justifies termination. Recommendations for the appointment and reappointment of House Officers are initiated by Programs. Contract renewal is subject to mutual written consent of the Department Head and the House Officer. House Officers are expected provide sufficient advance notice to the Department if they do not intend to return the following year.