GMEC Responsibilities & Subcommittees
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Graduate Medical Education (GME) Committee (GMEC) works collaboratively with the UTRGV Designated Institutional Official (DIO), to provide oversight of each of the institution’s GME programs. The GMEC is responsible for oversight of:
- The Accreditation Council for GME (ACGME) accreditation status of the Sponsoring Institution and each of its ACGME-accredited programs;
- The quality of the GME learning and working environment within the Sponsoring Institution, each of its ACGME-accredited programs, and its participating sites;
- The quality of educational experiences in each ACGME-accredited program that lead to measurable achievement of educational outcomes as identified in the ACGME Common and specialty/subspecialty-specific Program Requirements;
- The ACGME-accredited program(s)’ annual evaluation and improvement activities; and,
- All processes related to reductions and closures of individual ACGME-accredited programs, major participating sites, and the Sponsoring Institution.
Additionally, the GMEC is responsible for reviewing and approving a number of items in accordance with the Responsibilities of the Graduate Medical Education Committee policy.
Subcommittees & Advisory Councils
| GME Subcommittee | Charge |
|---|---|
| Executive Subcommittee | Carry out duties of GMEC in between monthly meetings as needed, such as review and approval of policies, programs, etc. |
| Wellbeing Subcommittee | Assess well-being needs of the GME community; design and implement resources and activities to help meet these needs; serve as a resource for GME personnel who need access to wellness-related resources. |
| Special Review Subcommittee | Participate in Special Reviews of GME Programs as needed. Review of program documentation and interviewing program stakeholders (faculty, residents, etc.). |
| Resident Leadership Council | The charge of the RLC is to empower residents to lead the charge in identifying and addressing issues and concerns related to their learning and working environment. Concerns may include examples such as access to appropriate educational resources, access to mental health and other wellbeing-related services, and security/safety issues. This council also enables residents to address peer concerns in a confidential and protected manner. Finally, the RLC is charged with organizing events to address well-being and camaraderie among residents in different programs from across the Rio Grande Valley. Drawing from the above, the RLC provides updates to, makes recommendations to, and actively participates in the GMEC on a monthly basis on behalf of all UTRGV residents. |
| Program Coordinator Council | The Program Coordinator Council (PCC) is a platform used to exchange, develop, and implement ideas related to program planning and accreditation metrics. The purpose of this group is to maintain an open line of communication among Program Directors, Program Coordinators, and the Office of Graduate Medical Education in order to ensure success of both the programs and learners. The PCC will also promote and foster lifelong learning in the professional and educational development of each member and encourage teaching opportunities within the council, as well as the residency and/or fellowship programs. Members of the PCC will support the goals and objectives of the UTRGV School of Medicine. |