TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR RESIDENTS

q APPOINTMENT

Medical Center offers and the Resident Physician accepts an Appointment at the Medical Center in (program) for a period of one (1) year, unless terminated sooner in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement or the Resident Manual, as amended from time to time (the "Term"). No appointment beyond the Term is promised, assured, or to be implied by an agreement. Reappointment, non-renewal of appointment, or non-promotion shall be determined in accordance with the specific polices set forth in the Resident Manual. For all Residents sponsored by outside institutions or entities, a current affiliation agreement must exist between the University and the outside sponsor in order for the Resident to be eligible for reappointment.

q FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Medical Center shall pay Resident Physician annual financial support according to the PGY level and the salary scale approved by the Medical Center in equal bi-weekly installments during the Term, unless the Agreement is terminated, in which case, Resident Physician shall not be entitled to any Medical Center financial support or benefits under an agreement as of the effective date of the termination.

q RESIDENT MANUAL

The Resident Manual provides detailed information about the benefits and obligations of Resident Physicians who participate in the Program. The policies, terms, and conditions of the Resident Manual are incorporated by reference into a Residency Agreement, and Resident Physician will acknowledge receipt of the Resident Manual and agrees to abide by its policies, terms, and conditions, as they may be amended from time to time. The following provisions identify some, but not all, of the requirements set forth in the Resident Manual.

q RESIDENT BENEFITS

Among other things, the Resident Manual describes the benefits Medical Center affords Resident Physician during the Term. In particular, the Resident Manual addresses vacation and paid leave, family and medical leave, leave of absence, professional liability insurance, disability insurance, health insurance, dental insurance and prescription benefits, life insurance, retirement benefits, call rooms and meals or equivalents, medical and psychological counseling and other support services, payment of DEA registration fees, reimbursement for certain medical licenses, accommodation for disabilities, and other potential benefits. Moonlighting, Grievance Procedures and the Physician Impairment Policy and process are also set forth in the Resident Manual which will be provided to you with your Residency Agreement if accepted into the program.

q MEDICAL CENTER OBLIGATIONS

Educational Experience/ACGME Standards.Medical Center agrees to provide a suitable academic environment for the educational experience of the Resident Physician and graduate medical education or graduate clinical training which substantially meets the standards and essentials of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education ("ACGME") and its Residency Review Committee. Medical Center will conduct regular evaluations of the learning and competence of the Resident Physician, including a combination of supervised, more complex and independent patient evaluation and management functions and formal educational activities, and will maintain a confidential record of such evaluations.

Harassment. Medical Center agrees to comply with its policies and procedures governing harassment complaints. A copy of the policy is set forth in the Resident Manual.

Resident Manual. Medical Center will make reasonable efforts to notify Resident Physician of any material changes in the Resident Manual. Medical Center's current notice practice is to mail changes to the Resident Manual to the University e-mail address of Resident Physician maintained by the Office of Graduate Medical Education. It is the Resident Physician's responsibility to monitor his or her University email account for information on any changes. The Resident Manual is posted to the GME website.

qRESIDENT PHYSICIAN’S OBLIGATIONS

By entering into an agreement, Resident Physician agrees to undertake many academic and clinical obligations in exchange for the educational and academic opportunity to participate in the Program at PGY Level identified in the Residency Agreement. Many of these Resident Physician's obligations have been are set forth in the Program's documents, the Resident Physician's job description, and the Resident Manual, among other documents, each of which Resident Physician acknowledges have been provided or made available to Resident Physician, he or she has read and agrees to furnish, and which are incorporated into an agreement by reference.

Clinical and Educational Requirements. Resident Physician shall use his/her best efforts, judgment and diligence in fulfilling the duties, tasks, responsibilities and any other clinical and educational requirements, of whatever nature, in a professional and appropriate manner, as assigned to the Resident Physician during the duration of the Program. Resident Physician acknowledges that a failure to fulfill such requirements may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to termination, as outlined in the Resident Manual. Resident Physician shall at all times meet the qualifications for resident eligibility outlined in the Institutional and Program Requirements as delineated on the ACGME website and according to policies, terms and conditions outlined in the Resident Manual.

Licensure. Resident Physician shall timely obtain and shall maintain in good standing appropriate licensure in all jurisdictions as required by the program curriculum. Resident Physician shall meet the requirements for and register with the District of Columbia Board of Medicine as a post-graduate trainee, or apply for a full, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the District of Columbia, in accordance with state and local law, as described in the Resident Manual or otherwise communicated to Resident Physician.

Medical Records. Resident Physician shall complete all discharge summaries and all other medical records related to the activities assigned to the Resident Physician in accordance with the policy outlined in the Resident Manual.

OSHA Training. Resident Physician shall complete OSHA training, as set forth in the Resident Manual, not later than 30 days after the commencement of employment.

Duty Hours. Resident Physician shall comply with duty hour requirements of the Accreditation Council for the Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and in accordance with the institutional policy outlined in the Resident Manual. Resident Physician shall comply with reporting duty hours as required by the program and/or the GME Office.

Medical Clearance. Resident Physician shall obtain medical clearance prior to participating in any clinical activities in accordance with Medical Center policy. Such clearance shall be completed not more than three (3) months prior to, nor more than fifteen (15) days after the commencement of the Term.

Cooperation/Assistance in Litigation. Resident Physician will assist and cooperate fully with Medical Center in the defense of any and all claims and litigation brought against Medical Center, its insurance company/ representatives and attorneys, teaching faculty and employees or teaching centers or health care facilities in which Resident Physician rotates and their employees, including but not limited to, the physician faculty, residents, interns, students, and agents in any way relating to or arising out of Resident Physician's activities in the Program. Resident Physician agrees to make himself/herself available in the District of Columbia for litigation preparation, meetings, depositions and trial testimony. This obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of an agreement and his/her appointment in the Program.

Inventions. All inventions, discoveries and improvements invented, developed or discovered by the Resident Physician while performing his/her duties and responsibilities under the residency program of Medical Center shall be and remain the sole and exclusive property of Medical Center. The Resident Physician shall promptly disclose in writing to his/her Program Director and Department Chair all such inventions, discoveries and improvements and shall execute from time to time, during or after the termination of the appointment, any documents, including without limitation, applications for letters of patents and assignment thereof, as may be deemed necessary or desirable by Medical Center, to effectuate the provisions of this Agreement. All inventions, discoveries and improvements invented, developed or discovered by the Resident Physician outside the scope of his/her responsibilities under the residency program are not the property of Medical Center and issuer not controlled by this section. This provision shall survive the termination of an agreement.

Resident Manual. Resident Physician shall be familiar with and abide by the policies, terms, and conditions of the Resident Manual. Resident Physician shall keep current with any and all changes made thereto.

ECFMG. Resident Physician shall provide, if applicable, a copy of the certificate issued by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates prior to the commencement of his/her appointment.

Visas. Resident Physician shall obtain, as applicable, appropriate visas for training.

Employment Eligibility. Resident Physician shall satisfactorily demonstrate his or her identity and authorization to work in the U.S. in accordance with applicable law no later than the commencement date of his/her appointment.

Compliance with Law. Resident Physician shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

Criminal Background Check (CBC). Resident Physician may be required to complete a criminal background check and authorize release of the results to the appropriate academic and/or clinical personnel. The offer of admission within any GME program is contingent upon the results of the CBC. Resident Physician may be required to undergo additional CBCs during their tenure in the training program as deemed necessary by The George Washington University Medical Center and/or its affiliated institutions.

Drug Screen (DS). Resident Physician may be required to complete a drug screen and authorize release of the results to appropriate academic and/or clinical personnel. The offer of admission within any GME program is contingent upon the results of the DS. Resident Physician may be required to undergo additional DSs during their tenure in the training program as deemed necessary by The George Washington University Medical Center and/or its affiliated institutions.

q DISCIPLINE

Medical Center shall conduct disciplinary actions involving Resident Physician pursuant to the procedures set forth in the Resident Manual.

q TERMINATION

Termination By Medical Center. Medical Center may terminate an agreement, and thereby the Resident Physician's Appointment, upon the failure of the Resident Physician to comply with any of an agreement's terms and conditions, if Resident Physician has made any false or misleading information statements or Medical Center may terminate an agreement, and thereby the Resident Physician's appointment. Upon the failure of the Resident Physician to comply with any of an agreement's terms and conditions, if Resident Physician has made any false or misleading statements or has failed to provide complete and accurate information on his/her or application, or as a result of disciplinary actions conducted pursuant to the Resident Manual. Resident Physician shall have no right to cure any violations of this Agreement.

Termination by Resident Physician. Resident Physician may terminate this Agreement upon the failure of Medical Center to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement or upon the Resident Physician's inability to fulfill this Agreement due to total incapacity or extreme hardship. Resident Physician must provide Medical Center with thirty (30) days written notice of such termination.

Termination by Mutual Agreement. An agreement may also be terminated at any time upon the mutual agreement of Resident Physician and Medical Center. Such termination must be in writing and signed by both Resident Physician and Medical Center.

Financial Support and Benefits. As of the effective date of the termination of an agreement for any reason, Resident Physician shall have no right to further compensation or benefits from Medical Center.

Disabled individuals who need special information should call the Office of Disability Support Services. (202) 994-8250 (TTD/voice).