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Graduate Medical Education

Resident Orientation 2003

PGY-1 Residents: Residents new to GW, PGY-2 and above:

Tuesday through Thursday
June 17, 18, 19

Location:
2300 Eye Street, N.W., Ross Hall 117

Tuesday, July 1


Location:
2300 Eye Street, N.W., Ross Hall 117

Office of Graduate Medical Education
2300 Eye Street, N.W., Suite 707
Washington, DC 20037
202-994-3893 Fax: 202-994-1604

PGY 1 RESIDENTS ONLY
Tuesday, June 17 | Ross Hall 117
7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration--Ross Hall, 1st floor Lobby
Continental breakfast will be served.
8:00-8:45 a.m. Welcome
8:45-9:30 a.m. Professional Expectations
9:30-10:15 a.m. Library Resources
10:15-10:30 a.m. Break
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Resource Walkabout
Library registration for information support services; GW Hospital walkthrough: Medical Records and 6th floor; Radiology training
12:30-1:30
p.m
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Lunch and Discussion
Lunch with GW residents
1:30-2:30 p.m. SMS Training
2:30-3:45 p.m.

Photo IDs
GWorld, Biomedical Communications, Hospital IDs--assigned groups

3:00 p.m.

Respirator Fit Testing
Assigned groups

3:30-5:00 p.m. Bookstore Reception
Ground floor, Marvin Center. Refreshments, door prizes, and discount coupons available.
Wednesday, June 18
7:00-8:00 a.m.

Respirator Fit Testing
Assigned Groups

7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration
Continental breakfast
8:00-8:45 a.m. ACGME Competencies and Duty Hours
8:45-9:00 a.m. Break
9:00-10:00 a.m. Occupational Health and Safety Respirator Instruction
Mandatory training in occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and TB prevention.
10:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon

Team Building for New Residents

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GW Benefits

The remainder of this day is devoted to informing you of your benefits as GW University employees. Spouses are welcome to join us for the afternoon. Lunch is included. Please bring proof of citizenship or work authorization for I-9 and vehicle registration for parking.

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-2:30 p.m. Employee Benefits
Department of Human Resource Services, Benefit Division. Explanation of health and individual disability insurance.
2:30-4:30 p.m. Benefit Sign-up
Room 101

You will be provided with a checklist to ensure that all errands are accomplished.
Individual sign up for health and disability insurance. I-9 clearances, parking, DEA numbers. Representatives from the Payroll Office will attend to assist you with filling out tax forms. A representative from the NIH Federal Credit Union will be available if you wish to open an account.
3:00 p.m.

Respirator Fit Testing;
Hospital IDs
--assigned groups

Thursday, June 19
7:00-8:00 a.m. Respirator Fit Testing
Assigned groups
7:30-8:00 a.m. Registration
Continental breakfast
8:00-8:30 a.m. Mistreatment Issues
8:30-9:15 a.m. Medical Legal Issues
9:15-10:15 a.m. GW Hospital
Documentation Issues, Quality Management, Pharmacy
10:15-10:45 a.m. Hospital Disaster Plan
10:45-11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Residents as Educators
12:15-1:45 p.m.
Lunch with Faculty
Wyndham City Center Hotel, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
2:00-3:00 p.m. White Coat Ceremony
Hospital Auditorium
Spouses, significant others, and family members are invited to attend
3:00 p.m. Respirator Fit Testing; Hospital IDs--Assigned groups

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PGY 2s AND ABOVE

Tuesday, July 1 | Ross Hall 117

7:00-7:30 a.m. Registration - Ross Hall Lobby
Continental breakfast will be served.
7:30-8:15 a.m. Welcome, Professional Expectations, ACGME Competencies and Duty Hours
8:15-9:15 a.m. Occupational Health and Safety
Respirator Instruction
Mandatory training in occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens and TB prevention.
9:15-9:30 a.m. Break
9:30-10:00 a.m. Clinical Information Systems at GW
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Library registration for resources, Hospital IDs, photos for GME Picture Book
11:00 a.m. SMS Training
12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch with Resident Leaders

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GW Benefits

Explanation of your benefits as GW University employees. You are welcome to have your spouse join us for the afternoon. Lunch is included. Please bring proof of citizenship or work authorization for I-9 and vehicle registration for parking.

1:00-2:30 p.m. Employee Benefits
Department of Human Resources Services, Benefit Division. Explanation of health and individual disability insurance.
2:30-4:00 p.m. Employee Benefits Sign-up
You will be provided with a checklist to ensure that all errands are accomplished. Individual sign up for health and disability insurance.
I-9 clearances, assignment of parking privileges, temporary DEA numbers, lab coats. Representatives from the Payroll Office will attend to assist you with filling out tax forms. A representative from the NIH Federal Credit Union will be available if you wish to open an account.
3:00-5:00 p.m.

GWorld ID, Respirator Fit Testing, Hospital IDs

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Goals and Objectives of Orientation

  • to create a positive, supportive atmosphere for new residents
  • to introduce the resources available to help the residents to be successful physicians at GWUMC and affiliate institutions
  • to communicate expectations for resident behavior with regard to professionalism, interdisciplinary teamwork, roles as educator and resource manager

The George Washington University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Disabled individuals who need special information should call the Office of Disability Support Services. (202) 994-8250 (TTD/voice).

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Last updated: March 10, 2004