Ways to Raise Concerns or Address Problems
![Resources for Residents Flowchart GME Program Resources
1) Fellow Peers and/or Resident Council Representative
2) Chief Resident
3) Program Director, Associate Program Director, Faculty Member
Departmental Resources
1) Education Committee
2) Department Chairperson
GME Resources
1) GME Administration: DIO, Assistant DIO,
2) UAMS Resident Council
3) UAMS Graduate Medical Eduation Committee
Institutional Resources
1) UAMS Human Resources
2) i-safe Reporting System](https://medicine.uams.edu/gme/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2020/10/2008339-Resources-for-Residents-299x563.jpg)
Talking to your program director or associate program director about concerns or issues related to your residency program is always a great first step.
A colleague or peer can often help you interpret a situation and define an action plan.
A faculty mentor can share their experiences and guidance.
Other people you could talk to about concerns with your program or department are:
- Upper Level Resident/Fellow
- Chief Resident
- Rotation Attending/Teaching Faculty
- Chair of Department’s Education Committee
- Chair of Department
COM OMBUDSPERSON
Our faculty and leadership teams are committed to fair and equitable treatment of residents and fellows to the highest standards of professionalism.
The Ombuds provides an additional, confidential resource who is external to
existing channels within COM and GME. To schedule a virtual or in-person
appointment:
COM-Ombuds@uams.edu
501.686.7449
GME Resources
Resident Council
Your Resident Council Representative can bring issues to the UAMS
Resident Council for discussion and referral to the Graduate Medical
Education Committee (GMEC).
Resident Council meetings are open to all residents/fellows.
GME Office
![Molly Gathright, M.D. picture of Dr. Gathright](https://medicine.uams.edu/gme/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2022/10/MG_Cropped.jpg)
Designated Institutional Official
Professor, Psychiatry
Email the GME Team at AskGME@uams.edu
The UAMS GME Office has an open door policy for residents/fellows to speak on confidential matters.
Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)
GMEC Website
GMEC Chair or Member
GMEC Policies
UAMS Contacts
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Chief Clinical Officer
501-603-1452
General Counsel
501-686-7608
Human Resources Employee Relations
501-686-8872
HIPPA Compliance Officer
501-603-1379
hipaa@uams.edu
HIPPA Compliance Hotline
501-614-2187
888-511-3969
Patient Safety Office
patientsafety@uams.edu
Reporting Systems
Safety Intelligence Reporting System
i-safe Safety Reporting System
Injury & Incident Report
HIPPA Incident Reporting
Wellness Resources
Arkansas Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers a free, confidential service staffed by licensed therapists.
- Counseling and Therapy Services: 501-686-2588
- EAP 24/7 Emergency Line: 800-542-6021
- More information can be found at the EAP website
Psychiatric services are provided to residents and fellows by Tracy Haselow, MD at no cost and completely confidential.
- To make an appointment call 501-686-8408 or email ResidentWellness@uams.edu
- More information can be found at the Resident Wellness Website