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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

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.