Our Commitment
福利一区在线 is committed to maintaining a learning environment that supports professionalism, respect, well-being, and high鈥憅uality graduate medical education. Residents, fellows and faculty are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of intimidation or retaliation.
The institution supports good鈥慺aith efforts to resolve concerns at the lowest appropriate level, while also providing confidential and anonymous reporting options when needed.
When Should I Raise a Concern?
You should raise a concern if you experience or become aware of issues related to:
- Clinical supervision or patient safety
- Work hours or fatigue
- Professionalism or ethical concerns
- Learning environment issues
- Harassment, discrimination, or mistreatment
- Well-being or mental health concerns
- Conflicts of interest that interfere with resolution
How to Raise a Concern
- For physical safety concerns:
- Emergencies:鈽庯笍 Dial 9-1-1 or UT Police Cell phone 210-567-8911
- Non-emergency: 鈽庯笍210-567-2800, option 3
- For all other concerns:
- 福利一区在线 encourages a stepwise approach when raising concerns.
- Pink Cards: Each resident/fellow receives a pink card during orientation listing resources available to voice concerns.
Step 1: Talk with Your Chief Resident
In many cases, concerns can be resolved informally and promptly by speaking with your Chief Resident.
- If you are rotating outside your specialty, you may work with both the home program and host program Chief Residents.
Step 2: Contact Your Program Director
If your concern is not resolved鈥攐r if you believe there may be a conflict of interest鈥攜ou may contact your Program Director.
- When applicable, Program Directors will coordinate with directors of other involved programs to address concerns raised during off鈥憇ervice rotations.
Step 3: Contact the Office for Graduate Medical Education
If concerns remain unresolved, or if escalation is needed, residents may contact the Office for Graduate Medical Education (OGME):
Designated Institutional Official (DIO) & Assistant Deans
Email: gmeconcerns@uthscsa.edu
Phone: 鈽庯笍 210鈥567鈥4431
OGME faculty and leadership are available to discuss concerns and assist with resolution.
Anonymous Reporting Options
Residents, Fellows and Faculty may also report concerns anonymously using the following mechanisms:
福利一区在线 Compliance Line
Compliance Line: 鈽庯笍 877鈥507鈥7317
Online:&苍产蝉辫;馃捇 /ReportNow
Sexual Misconduct and Title IX Reporting
Residents who experience or witness sexual harassment, sexual assault, or sex鈥慴ased discrimination are encouraged to report concerns promptly either via online reporting or through the University Police Department. Support and resources are available regardless of reporting choice.
Website: 馃捇
Online Reporting: 馃捇 /ReportNow
University Police: 鈽锔 210-567-2800
ACGME Reporting
If a resident, fellow or faculty member in an ACGME accredited or recognized program believes his/her concerns still have not been adequately addressed after following the steps above, s/he should contact the ACGME to present his/her concerns
While program personnel may contact the ACGME at any time, generally, it is most productive to work initially in good faith with the Chief Resident, Program Director, Office for Graduate Medical Education, GME Wellness Team and/or Institutional Offices.
What Happens After I Raise a Concern?
- Concerns are taken seriously and reviewed by appropriate institutional leadership
- The institution seeks resolution that supports educational quality and well-being
- Confidentiality is maintained to the extent possible
- Retaliation against personnel who raise concerns in good faith is prohibited
Additional Resources
GME Policy 3.6 Resident Concerns:
Wellness Resources:
