Clinical Fellow

Provide patient care, under supervision as appropriate, as assigned by the training program director or his/her designee, consistent with the educational goals of the program and the highest standards of patient care ("patient care" includes responsibility for associated timely documentation); Develop a personal program of learning to foster continued professional growth with guidance from the teaching staff; Participate fully in the educational and scholarly activities of his/her program as specified by the training program director, including teaching and supervising other graduate trainees and students, attendance at didactic conferences, and other responsibilities which may include a research project, completion of examinations, maintenance of procedure logs, or other items; Participate in improving the quality of graduate medical education by submitting confidential written evaluations of the faculty, the program and the overall educational experience as requested; and by completing surveys from the GME Office (which will be kept confidential and/or anonymized as indicated on each survey), as requested; Participate, as appropriate, in institutional programs and medical staff activities, and adhere to established practices, procedures and policies of the Hospital(s), the Hospital's Professional/ Medical Staff and the Department; Participate, as appropriate, on institutional committees and councils whose actions affect graduate medical education and/or patient care; Comply with institutional requirements for annual health and safety training, vaccinations and TB testing; Help cover office call for Mass Eye and Ear; Participate in clinical research projects; Play an integral role in the education of residents; Perform duties as assigned by the training program director or his/her designee.

Physical Requirements

• 1) Engagement

  The Hospital hereby engages the Graduate Trainee as a Clinical Fellow in the Head and Neck Radiology

  Program. The Graduate Trainee acknowledges that this engagement is subject to the bylaws, policies, and

  procedures of the Hospital's Professional/Medical Staff and the Department of Radiology, and is contingent

  upon:

  *successful completion of the Hospital and Department credentialing process, and appointment by the

  Board of Trustees by the Start Date of this agreement.

  *fulfillment of the medical licensure requirements of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine;

  *compliance with the attached USMLE Completion policy

  *maintenance of an appropriate appointment to the Professional/Medical Staff

  In the event of an inconsistency or conflict between any Graduate Trainee policy and the Medical/Professional

  Staff bylaws of the Hospital, the Graduate Trainee policy shall prevail and apply.

  2) Trainee Responsibilities

  The Graduate Trainee shall:

  a) provide patient care, under supervision as appropriate, as assigned by the training program director or

  his/her designee, consistent with the educational goals of the program and the highest standards of

  patient care ("patient care" includes responsibility for associated timely documentation);

  b) develop a personal program of learning to foster continued professional growth with guidance from the

  teaching staff;

  c) participate fully in the educational and scholarly activities of his/her program as specified by the training

  program director, including teaching and supervising other graduate trainees and students, attendance at

  didactic conferences, and other responsibilities which may include a research project, maintenance of

  procedure logs, or other items;

  d) participate in improving the quality of graduate medical education by providing evaluations of the faculty,

  the program, and the overall educational experience as requested;

  e) participate, as appropriate, in institutional programs and medical staff activities, and adhere to

  established practices, procedures and policies of the Hospital(s), the Hospital's Professional/ Medical

  Staff, and the Department;

  f) participate, as appropriate, on institutional committees and councils whose actions affect graduate

  medical education and/or patient care;

  g) comply with institutional requirements for annual health and safety training, vaccinations, and TB testing.

  3) Compensation and Benefits

  a) For the period of this engagement, the Graduate Trainee's annual salary will be PGY2.

  b) A summary of benefits is attached or will be provided by the Department. Additional information is

  available from the Mass General Brigham Professional Staff Benefits Department and is provided at the

  time of arrival and/or annual enrollment.

  c) The Mass General Brigham Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential professional

  assistance and counseling to employees, including Graduate Trainees, and their families. Their services

  include psychological support services, referrals, and counseling for personal and family issues (e.g.,

  substance abuse, work-related stress, financial concerns, relationship issues, domestic violence, medical

  care, etc.).

  d) Job-related health services are provided to all employees, including Graduate Trainees, by Mass General

  Brigham Occupational Health Services. Evaluation of any job-related injury or exposure is provided at no

  charge.

  e) The Department of Radiology will provide specific information regarding vacation time, work hours, on[1]call responsibilities, and beepers, as may be applicable.

  4) Professional Liability Insurance:

  a) The Hospital shall provide appropriate professional liability coverage. This coverage is presently

  provided through the Controlled Risk Insurance Company, Ltd. (CRICO).

  b) Insurance provided by the Hospital generally applies only to activities performed within the scope of the

  training program and approved affiliations.

  5) Release of Information:

  The Graduate Trainee understands and agrees that, should another institution, organization, or individual to

  which the Graduate Trainee has applied for a position request a reference from the Hospital, the Hospital may

  share any and all appropriate information that it possesses concerning the Graduate Trainee, including

  information relating to any discipline, suspension, or termination from the Program or the Hospital, or perceived

  inability to practice within commonly accepted standards of care. The Graduate Trainee hereby authorizes the

  Hospital to release such information under these circumstances at any time, provided such information is given

  in good faith and without malice.

  6) Conditions for Re-engagement and Continuation in the Program

  The planned duration of the training program is one year. The term for this agreement is one year, terminating

  on June 30, 2026, unless sooner terminated for failure to fulfill the terms of this agreement, for inadequate

  performance, or for other cause.

  In the event that the training program director determines that the Graduate Trainee is not meeting the

  performance of behavioral standards (including but not limited to issues of misconduct or lack of

  professionalism), the training program director may initiate corrective measures (with or without instituting

  "remediation status" or "probation status") or may write a letter of warning or concern. The imposition of these

  remedial actions are not considered an "adverse action" and is not subject to any formal appeal under the

  attached Adverse Action Process. However, the Graduate Trainee may elect to utilize the attached Redress of

  Grievance Policy if s/he feels that a corrective measure was undertaken inappropriately.

  In instances where this engagement needs to be terminated prior to the end of the 1-year training period (other

  than by mutual agreement),

  a) the graduate trainee will be provided with as much advance written notice of the intent to not renew or

  promote as the circumstances will reasonably allow, and

  b) the graduate trainee may request a hearing in accordance with the attached Adverse Action Process.