Ways to Raise Concerns or Address Problems
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.
Your Resident Council representative can bring issues to the UAMS Resident Organization for discussion and referral to the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC).
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
GME Resources
Resident Council
GME Office
Designated Institutional Official
Associate 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
Chief Clinical Officer
501-686-5660
Chief Quality Officer
501-686-8113
General Counsel
501-686-7608
Human Resources Employee Relations
501-686-8872
Compliance Officer
501-603-1379
hipaa@uams.edu
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 through the Resident Wellness program by Puru Thapa, M.D., and Vicki Flynn, M.D., with no cost to residents 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