Policy Statement
Each GME program is required to complete the ACGME approved Verification of Training Form (using the Verification of Training Form Guide to assist them) when a resident/fellow completes or leaves their current training program. This form must be completed by the program director, after a thorough review of the trainee file, within 30 days (ACGME Common Program Requirements (Residency, Fellowship, one-year fellowship)2.6.j.).(14)) of completion or departure from the program.
Reason for Policy
This policy outlines the requirement that all University of Minnesota GME programs (herein referred to as programs) use the Verification of Training Form (herein referred to as form) and cover letter.
This information is used to respond to requests for information from entities where the trainee has given signed authorization of release.
Forms/Instructions
A resident’s/fellow's final evaluations prior to graduation should be the primary source of information when completing the form. If the program director is not able to review the file, the department chair or their designee conducts the file review and completes the form.
In order to ensure that GME Administration has access to trainee verification data, the form must be uploaded to their personnel record in the Residency Management Suite (RMS) (Personnel Record > Files & Notes > Training Verification Folder). The completed form provides documentation required to comply with the ACGME’s Common Program Requirements on Summative Competency-Based Performance Evaluations.
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