Expectations

As representatives of the University of Alberta, residents and fellows are expected to follow a standard of responsibility. These responsibilities include:

• 1. All residents are expected to review the Royal College objectives and the Program rotation-specific objectives

  2. All residents are expected to take night and weekend call in accordance with PARA guidelines. You are expected to answer your pages promptly. The chief resident creates the call schedule which will be distributed no later than one week prior to each block to all residents

  3. All residents are expected to review the University of Alberta policies

  4. Provide empathetic , appropriate, and responsible patient care

  5. Ensure that histories and physical examination of patients are completed and recorded within 24 hours of admission

  6. Attend and participate in Kidney Matters, Journal Club, M&M Rounds, Core Lecture Sessions, and Nephrology Grand rounds

  7. Request face-to-face mid-rotation

  8. Must complete faculty and rotation evaluations on One45

  9. Dress in a professional manner

  10. Take advantage of educational opportunities

  11. Respect the dignity of patients and their families

  12. Respect patient confidentiality

  13. Work harmoniously and respectfully with all members of the healthcare team

  14. Take advantage of opportunities to be involved in clinical research studies, with a goal to publishing at least two papers while in training

  15. Transfer the "Bond of Patient Trust" when changing services. Review each case with the receiving resident in the presence of the patient and compile comprehensive transfer notes which are problem-oriented

Description of Role

The lead resident will be in their second year of Nephrology training.The lead resident is to be selected by their peers and approved by the program director. Typically, the term is for one year, although may be split up between 1-3 residents. The position is remunerated via PARA or the Division of Nephrology.

Responsibilities include: 

1. Functions as a lead liaison between residents and program director to provide feedback on clinical and educational activities and address any resident concerns

2. Coordinates and creates monthly call schedules, to be approved by Program Director and forwarded to PARA, Medical Education Program Coordinator and Assistant to NARP Director in a timely way

3. Assists in the coordination of Morbidity & Mortality Grand Medical Rounds (4 per year)

4. Schedules Journal Club

5. Responsible for set/take down of Core Lecture sessions

6. Responsible for reporting office equipment requirements, i.e. computers, fax machines, scanners, etc., to Program Director and/or Medical Education Program Coordinator

7. Assists in the coordination of resident and staff social events

8. Assists in the orientation of incoming residents

9. Attends Residency Training Program Committee meetings (every 2-4 months)

10. Participates in the interview and selection process for RIV residents (Sept-Oct) – reviewing and ranking applications

11. Creates Core Lecture schedule

Academic and Scheduling Duties

1. Coordination of Subspecialty Residents (SSR) call throughout the year

2. Fosters sense of “esprit de corps” amongst residents

3. Crisis management/counselling for residents encountering difficulties

4. Aids in coordinating social events within the Division

Administrative Meetings

1. Residency Program Committee - 4-5 x/year

2. Meeting with Program Director (Dr. Courtney)  4 times per year

Recruitment

The chief participates in the interview selection process for incoming SSRs - reviewing and ranking applicants. A standardized evaluation form is used to rank the candidatees based on a combination of attributes gleaned from the electronic applications and the interview