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a. Approve the Association of American Medical Colleges (“AAMC”) Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement (“AAMC Affiliation Agreement”) and AAMC Affiliation Agreement Implementation Letter templates, as modified (“collectively, “Templates”), to establish clinical rotations at Natividad Medical Center (“Natividad”) for medical students of United States-based universities and other educational institutions (“Educational Institutions”); and
b. Approve and authorize updates to the Templates, in accordance with local, state, and federal law, subject to review and approval of County Counsel; and
c. Accept the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad (“CEO”) to approve the non-standard indemnification and professional liability insurance provisions in the Templates; and
d. Approve and authorize the CEO or his designee to execute the Templates with Educational Institutions, delegation of authority to expire June 30, 2029; and
e. Approve and authorize the CEO or his designee to execute the Templates with Educational Institutions, as further modified by the parties, where the terms are not significantly different from the Templates, do not significantly change the level of risk or the scope of a party’s obligations or responsibilities, and are subject to review and approval of County Counsel and County Risk Manager, delegation of authority to expire June 30, 2029.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve the Association of American Medical Colleges (“AAMC”) Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement (“AAMC Affiliation Agreement”) and AAMC Affiliation Agreement Implementation Letter templates, as modified (“collectively, “Templates”), to establish clinical rotations at Natividad Medical Center (“Natividad”) for medical students of United States-based universities and other educational institutions (“Educational Institutions”); and
b. Approve and authorize updates to the Templates, in accordance with local, state, and federal law, subject to review and approval of County Counsel; and
c. Accept the recommendation of the Chief Executive Officer for Natividad (“CEO”) to approve the non-standard indemnification and professional liability insurance provisions in the Templates; and
d. Approve and authorize the CEO or his designee to execute the Templates with Educational Institutions, delegation of authority to expire June 30, 2029; and
e. Approve and authorize the CEO or his designee to execute the Templates with Educational Institutions, as further modified by the parties, where the terms are not significantly different from the Templates, do not significantly change the level of risk or the scope of a party’s obligations or responsibilities, and are subject to review and approval of County Counsel and County Risk Manager, delegation of authority to expire June 30, 2029.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
These agreement templates govern medical student rotations at Natividad Medical Center (NMC). Medical students in their final years of training who are interested in pursuing family medicine residency do clinical rotations at sites where they may want to match for residency training. Having visiting students for 2-4 weeks to do clinical rotations at NMC is an excellent method for us to assess students’ clinical skills and preparation for residency, and to recruit students with a strong interest in caring for our particular community.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The Office of County Counsel has reviewed and approved this agreement as to form, and the Auditor-Controller has reviewed and approved as to payment provisions.
FINANCING:
There is no cost associated with this agreement.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Our ability to host medical student rotations improves NMC’s Family Medicine Residency's ability to recruit residents who are aligned with our mission to provide comprehensive care to the people of Monterey County, particularly the most marginalized patient populations.
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Prepared by: Dr. Melissa Nothnagle, Director of Family Medicine Residency, 783-2582
Approved by: Charles R. Harris, Chief Executive Officer, 783-2553
Attachments:
Association of American Medical Colleges (“AAMC”) Uniform Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement (“AAMC Affiliation Agreement”) Template
AAMC Affiliation Agreement Implementation Letter Template
Attachments on file with the Clerk of the Board