Resident Physician Sample Clauses
The Resident Physician clause defines the status, responsibilities, and expectations for a medical professional who is undergoing postgraduate training within a healthcare institution. Typically, this clause outlines the scope of duties, supervision requirements, and the duration of the residency period, as well as any specific obligations related to patient care or educational activities. Its core function is to clearly establish the role and boundaries of a resident physician, ensuring both the institution and the resident understand their respective rights and obligations, thereby promoting effective training and patient safety.
Resident Physician a) A Resident Physician is a post-graduate trainee who has received an M.D. degree or equivalent and is in the process of preparation for certification by either the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). This preparation includes both theory and practice under supervision of qualified physician preceptors conducted in approved learning environments. The scope of work includes the provision of necessary medical care as scheduled by the applicable program, participation in the education of peers, colleagues, students and patients, and participation in their own education.
b) The following individuals are not considered Resident Physicians for the purposes of this Agreement:
i. Individuals registered for training in an accredited residency program in Alberta who will only be eligible, through program completion and examination, for affiliate membership in the RCPSC.
ii. Individuals who are members of another Provincial Housestaff Organization (PHO) in Canada who are temporarily in Alberta for a component of their residency training such as may occur with interuniversity affiliation agreements, electives, or other agreed upon program elements.
iii. Individuals who are temporarily registered at one of the Faculties for a short term placement as part of their residency training such as those on international electives.