This document describes generally your responsibilities and benefits as a "Graduate Trainee" for the one year beginning July 1, 2024. 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, 2025, 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 is 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. Note: The Mass General Brigham GME website http://www.partners.org/graduate-medical-education/) provides links to the bylaws of the Medical /Professional Staff and institutional policies regarding residency reduction/closure, work hours and other policies of interest to graduate trainees. Massachusetts Eye and Ear is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.