Awards

The Leon L. Haley Jr. Leadership Award for Inclusive Excellence is presented annually to one faculty and one resident who have distinguished themselves as servant leaders committed to reducing healthcare disparities through clinical, educational, and/or scholarly work. Candidates must go above and beyond expectations by demonstrated involvement in community engagement and/or advocacy work. The recipients are committed to improving the health of the community while embracing the principles of servant leadership, and demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Dedication to working with underserved communities
• Promotion of health equity
• Devotion to serving others
• Promotion of teamwork
• Integration of all perspectives and viewpoints into discussions and decisions with special attention to those with less advantage
• Demonstration of courageous leadership, including the willingness to take action amid uncertainty, to risk failing, and to have difficult conversations
• Mentorship of others
• Ability to inspire others

The Louis S. Russo Award for Outstanding Professionalism in Medicine is presented annually to the resident with the highest standards of medical professionalism, substantiated by a commitment to personal behavior that reflects the core values of the consummate physician. The award consists of a plaque and a check for $1000.00. The resident will also have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.

The Rosilie O. Saffos Outstanding Resident Teacher Award is presented annually to the resident considered to be the most outstanding resident teacher on our campus. The Award consists of a plaque and $1000.00. The resident will also have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.

The Edward Jelks Outstanding Resident Clinician Award is given annually to the resident who through dedication, diligence and compassion, or through innovation in patient care, is considered to have contributed the most to the improvement of patient care at UF Health Jacksonville. The award consists of $500.00. The resident will also have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.

The College of Medicine Excellence in Student Education Award is presented annually to a resident determined by medical students to be the most outstanding educator. The award consists of a plaque and $500.00. The resident will also have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.

The Ann Harwood-Nuss Resident Advocate Award is presented annually to the resident who has contributed the most to improving the educational and working environment of his/her fellow residents. The award consists of a plaque and $500.00. The resident will have his or her name placed on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.

The Robert L. Wears Outstanding Resident in Quality and Patient Safety Award is presented annually to the resident who has made the most outstanding contribution to improve quality and patient safety through effort, innovation, and collaboration with both fellow residents and other members of the healthcare team at UF Health Jacksonville. The award consists of a plaque and a check for $500.00. The resident will also have his/her name engraved on the plaque located in the Learning Resource Center.

Book Allowance

All new, incoming residents and fellows will be provided a book allowance to purchase educational materials (text/reference books, journals, software, etc.).

Call Quarters for Residents

The call quarters are conveniently located on the lower floor of the Clinical Center at UF Health Jacksonville. All rooms have two bunk beds (with a phone beside each bed), desk, bookshelves and a bathroom with Corian countertops.

All rooms have a network drop for a laptop and a 15 inch LCD TV. In addition to wireless access, most call rooms also have their own PC and printer. The call quarters are equipped with showers and all call rooms are cleaned daily by environmental services. There is a lounge area with two 42-inch plasma screen TVs, a full kitchen with bistro tables, exercise area with extra showers and learning/computing space. Work stations are fully equipped with computers, printers, internet and hospital application system access, fax/scanner/copy machine and shredder. Entrance into the call quarters is restricted to residents and fellows, eligible medical students and authorized personnel.

Disability Insurance

Disability Coverage While In Training

While a full time member of the UF housestaff, you are covered under the University of Florida's group disability income plan:

• Residents and fellows pay no premiums for this coverage while in training.
• Plan is offered by the standard insurance company, AM Best A rated company.
• Monthly short-term disability benefits payable beginning the 15th day of disability. Residents needing to apply for short-term disability benefits are to contact the Office of Educational Affairs by e-mailing Leslie Caulder at leslie.caulder@jax.ufl.edu.
• Employee Benefits Guide Booklet - House Staff
• FAQ - STD - Maternity Guidelines
• Benefits generally are payable to age 65 as long as you remain disabled.

Coverage At Completion of Training

Individual disability conversion highlights:

• Guaranteed issue - Up to $13,000 per month without evidence of medical insurability
• Own specialty definition of disability
• Level premiums guaranteed
• Annual cost of living adjustments included while disabled
• Substantial premium discount exclusively for GME residents and fellows and unisex rates apply for the life of the policy.

External Links

• Information about the plan
• Application

Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC)

GMEC is chaired by the ACGME's Designated Institutional Official (DIO) and is comprised of all core program directors, associate program directors, President of UF Health Jacksonville, Chief Medical Officer for Wolfson Children's Hospital and the peer-selected resident officers of the Resident GMEC. The GMEC's mission is to ensure compliance with the accreditation essentials of residencies and foster high quality resident education and resident well being.

Lab Coats

Two new lab coats are provided at the start of the program and each year thereafter, as appropriate/needed.

Licensure, Medical

The UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville Office of Educational Affairs is responsible for registering all unlicensed residents and fellows with the Board of Medicine (BOM). This process occurs prior to entry into the GME program. You are not required to obtain a medical license to participate in the GME programs at the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville. Should a resident or fellow elect to obtain an unrestricted medical license in Florida, it is solely his or her responsibility to maintain active status with the BOM; this includes timely renewal and payment of all associated fees.

Meal Cards

UF Health Jacksonville provides funding for meals while on call. Your Meal Power Card is credited with an amount each July.

Moonlighting

All residents and fellows must adhere to the UF College of Medicine – Jacksonville Resident Moonlighting Policy which recognizes two categories of moonlighting: (1) internal activity and (2) external activity. Both have specific requirements that must be met. Individual residency programs have total authority to choose whether moonlighting activities are allowed for residents within their program. Please refer to your individual Program policies for more specific information.

Office of Educational Affairs

The Senior Associate Dean for Educational Affairs serves as the Designated Institutional Official (DIO) responsible for the oversight of graduate medical education at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville. Working closely with the Office of Educational Affairs and the Graduate Medical Education Committee, the DIO ensures compliance with the ACGME accreditation essentials of residencies and high quality resident education and well-being.

Resident Graduate Medical Education Committee (Resident GMEC)

The resident subcommittee of the GMEC was created to provide a forum for residents to meet and discuss work environment and educational issues. The Resident GMEC consists of representative chief residents from all core programs as well as peer-selected senior resident representatives.

Socials

On a regular basis throughout the academic year, the resident GMEC conducts resident socials designed to improve interdepartmental interactions and relationships.