UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER
RESIDENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT between The University of Kansas Medical Center (hereinafter "Medical Center") and                                                (hereinafter "Resident") is entered into for the period from                                            through                                        .  Under the sponsorship of the School of Medicine and supervision by faculty members of the School of Medicine, Resident will serve as a                 year resident in the                                                                 Residency Program.

1. Policies and Procedures Housestaff Manual.  The Housestaff Policies and Procedures Manual (hereinafter "the Manual") contains the institutional guidelines, policies and procedures governing the selection, appointment, evaluation, and retention of residents at the Medical Center.  The Resident will receive a copy of the Manual during orientation; however, the Manual is subject to revision.  The Resident may also contact the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education in the Office of the Executive Dean to obtain information regarding recent revisions to the Manual.
2. The Manual, in its most recent version, is hereby incorporated into this document by reference.  It is the responsibility of the Resident to familiarize him/herself with the information contained therein, including any revisions, and to assure that he/she is in compliance with all policies and procedures contained therein at all times during the term of this agreement.  The attestation document acknowledging the receipt and responsibility to review, the Housestaff Policies and Procedures Manual must be signed and attached to the resident agreement (Attachment A).
3. Stipend.  The Medical Center will pay the Resident as a PGY             .  Commencing _________________  thru ________________ the Resident will receive an annualized stipend of $                           . This amount will be subject to the appropriate federal and state income tax, social security tax, and any other applicable deductions.
4. Leaves. The Medical Center provides for vacation/sick leave, parental leave, personal leave, leave of absence, and professional leave as set forth in Section V.15 of the Manual.  The use of leave exceeding the limits established by the Medical Center or Program may require extension of the resident's training as described in paragraph V.6.4.3 and Section V.15.5 of the Manual.
5. 4.Additional Benefits.  The Medical Center makes available health/dental insurance and provides disability insurance for the resident (described in Section V.15.8), professional liability insurance and "tail" coverage for acts performed as part of the training program (Section V.17), any required uniforms, on-call quarters, meals, and protective equipment (Section V.3.6.3).
6. Foundation Benefits.  Additional benefits, such as educational allowances, travel, and/or parking shall be subject to a separate agreement with   Kansas University Internal Medicine Foundation        or its successor organization.  Supplementary stipends may be paid according to the conditions set forth in Section V.18.2 of the Manual. Any supplementary agreements between the Foundation or its successor organization and the resident shall be in writing and attached to the Resident Agreement as "Attachment B". The Medical Center assumes no responsibility for the terms or benefits described in such separate agreement.
7. Term / Termination.
1. One Year Term.  The term of this agreement is for one year only (as stated in the opening paragraph of this agreement), and no guarantee of a subsequent contract(s) is expressed or implied even though the Resident may be participating in a multi-year residency program.  Conditions for the offer of any subsequent agreement following an initial appointment and for promotion within the program are described in Section V.6 of the Manual.  In the event the Resident is not offered a subsequent agreement, the Resident will be so notified by her/his department in writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration date of this agreement.
2. Termination with Cause.  During the term of this agreement, the Medical Center may terminate this agreement with cause according to the conditions described in Section V.8.8 of the Manual.
3. Other Forms of Severance.  The decision not to offer the Resident a subsequent agreement is considered a non-grievable matter as described in Section V.10.2 of the Manual.
8. Grievance and Fair Hearing.  The policies relating to resident grievances and the appeal and fair hearing process are presented in Sections V.10 and V.9 of the Manual, respectively.
9. Resident Responsibilities.  The residency program shall provide the resident a written description of his/her responsibilities appropriate to the resident's level of training.  This description shall be attached to the agreement (Attachment C).
10. Counseling Services, Disability, and Impairment.  The Medical Center provides access and/or referral to medical, psychological and/or financial counseling, and support services as described in Section V.13 of the Manual.  Section V.21 of the Manual describes the policies pertaining to residents with disabilities.  The Section V.12 of the Manual includes policies relating to physician impairment and substance abuse.
11. Moonlighting and Locum Tenens.  The Medical Center has incorporated policies covering professional activities outside of the residency program (locum tenens and/or moonlighting) in Section V.16 of the Manual.
12. Harassment.  Issues related to gender or other forms of harassment will be managed as described in Section V.19 of the Manual.
13. Severability.  If any provision of this agreement is held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this agreement not held so invalid, and each such other provision shall, to the full extent consistent with law, continue in full force and effect.
14. Modification and Waiver.  This agreement may not be modified or amended except by an instrument in writing signed by the parties hereto.  No term or condition of this agreement shall be deemed to have been waived, nor shall there be any estoppel against the enforcement of any provision of this agreement, except by written instrument of the party charged with such waiver or estoppel.  No such written waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver unless specifically stated therein, and each such waiver shall operate only as to the specific term or condition waived and shall not constitute a waiver of such term or condition for the future or as to any act other than that specifically waived.
15. Governing Law.  This agreement is made in the state of Kansas and shall be controlled by the laws of the state of Kansas in all matters or interpretations of this agreement.
16. Adults with Disabilities.  A Technical Standards document (Attachment D) must be reviewed and signed by the resident whose name appears on the Agreement.  Failure to check off the applicable area and sign the form will make this agreement null and void.
17. Life Support Training Requirements. All new incoming residents (new and transferring residents and fellows) must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to starting their residency training at the University of Kansas Medical Center (Attachment E).

Resident                                                           Medical Center
                                                                                                                                         
                                                      Date             Barbara F. Atkinson, M.D.         Date
                                                                            Executive Vice Chancellor

Medical School

                                                                                   
Daniel J. Aires, M.D.                            Date
Director, Division of Dermatology

Medical School

 

                                                                                   
Steven Stites, M.D.                              Date
Chairman, Internal Medicine

                                                                        
Barbara F. Atkinson, M.D.                                

 

Approved as to Form:

                                                                     
Legal Counsel to the Medical Center    Date
ATTACHMENT "A"