Liability/Malpractice Insurance. 09.01 UVMMC shall provide Residents with adequate professional liability insurance that shall cover the Resident while acting in the performance of their duties and assignments within the training program from the first day of employment. Claims made after graduation/or termination from the Resident training program are covered if based on acts or omissions of the Resident within the scope and course of their duties or assignments during training. Professional liability coverage does not extend to outside employment.
Liability/Malpractice Insurance. Liability and medical malpractice coverage will be provided in accordance with the terms of the University’s insurance plans (as well as the plans of any offsite entities where residents rotate, if the University plans do not apply) for claims filed for professional activities undertaken in the scope of employment. Residents are only covered for activities performed within the scope of their formal program and approved affiliations. This specifically excludes coverage for external activities. Residents contacted or notified of any claim, complaint, or lawsuit arising from the Resident’s activities within the course and scope of their University duties shall immediately notify the UIC GME
Liability/Malpractice Insurance. UPHS shall defend and indemnify Residents for alleged negligent acts and/or omissions arising out of the performance of duties within the course and scope of their training programs and shall provide professional liability coverage with respect to such duties. Residents are only covered for activities performed within the scope of their formal program and approved affiliations. This specifically excludes coverage for external moonlighting. Residents shall not be covered for any activity not within the scope of the Resident’s duties for UPHS, nor shall they be covered for any intentional tort, fraud, corruption, malice, or criminal negligence. Residents contacted or notified of any claim, complaint, or lawsuit arising from the Resident’s activities within the course and scope of their University duties shall immediately notify UPHS Risk Management, who will advise on how to respond or coordinate the response on their behalf. With respect to claims arising after graduation, UPHS shall provide professional liability “tail” coverage or coverage on an occurrence basis, on the condition that the Resident cooperates in the defense of the matter in question.
