Resident Handbook - UC Davis Health System

core competencies. These are specifically included in the attending rotation evaluations andinclude:• Patient Care• Medical Knowledge• Practice-based Learning/improvement• Interpersonal/Communication Skills• Professionalism• Systems-based practiceTo be promoted from the PGY1 to the PGY2 year, the resident must meet the promotions criteriaoutlined below, perform at a competency level adequate to warrant licensure in California, actwith limited independence, and perform at a competency level to supervise junior residents andstudents. (These criteria are also applied to International Medical Graduates even though theycannot qualify for licensure in California until the completion of the PGY2 year). Forpromotion from the PGY2 to PGY3 year, residents continue to meet the PGY2 competencyrequirements listed above and meet the promotions criteria outlined below. To graduate, theresident must continue to meet the PGY 2 and PGY3 competency requirements, meet thepromotions criteria outlined below, and be judged to have demonstrated sufficient professionalability to practice competently and independently as a family practice physician.The Promotions Board is composed of six voting members, three faculty, appointed by theresidency director, and three residents. One resident is elected from each class to sit on theBoard. The Board meets annually in January and as needed there after to review each residentand recommend to the residency director for or against promotion to the next level of training.The following criteria are used by the Board in their deliberations.Major criteria: These criteria must be met to be promoted to the next year of training.• Receive at performance rating of average (3) or better on the Family Practice Inpatientand Family Practice Clinic rotations. (Note: These evaluationsincorporate the core competencies listed above)• Meet the following licensing requirements:o USMG: Pass USMLE or NBOME part 3 before the end of PGY1. HaveCalifornia license application submitted by the beginning of PGY2.Obtain California medical license by the end of PGY2. (See separateLicensure section for policies on reimbursement etc.)o IMG: Pass USMLE part 3 before the end of PGY2. Have Californialicense application submitted by the beginning of PGY3. Have Californialicense by the end of PGY3. (See separate Licensure section for policieson reimbursement etc.)• A positive Faculty Advisor’s report. Faculty Advisors shall meet with all residentsat least every six months. If satisfactory progress is not noted, or if problems areidentified, additional meetings may be scheduled on a more frequent basis withregular reports to be submitted to the Faculty Committee.Page 86 of 153C:\Documents and Settings\dhutak\Desktop\rshb13.doc