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FAQs
Elective Rotations
Can I pursue an elective rotation that is based at a site outside of the MedStar Health system?
Given the complexities related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are limiting elective rotations to (1) those that comprise an existing, required component of the residency or fellowship curriculum for all trainees in the program as filed with the ACGME, (2) elective experiences that are necessary for board preparation in a given specialty or subspecialty and are not currently offered or available within the MedStar system, or (3) the opportunity to gain exposure to a fellowship domain that is not currently offered or available within the MedStar system. In this latter circumstance, priority is given to fellowship exposure at local institutions that we work closely with for other existing clinical rotations, such as Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland, George Washington, and INOVA.
Educational Gatherings
What are the criteria for deciding whether a program-related event can occur and whether it should occur in-person or virtually, and how many people can participate in an educational conference?
In general, education-related in-person gatherings outside of routine patient care activities should be minimized to the extent feasible, regardless of gathering size, in preference of alternative virtual means. Additional information can be found in our Educational Gatherings Policy.
Prioritization of Learners & Educational Experiences
What are you doing to ensure continuity of education in the setting of a pandemic response?
What are you doing to ensure continuity of education in the setting of a pandemic response? In order to ensure the safety of all of our associates, learners, and patients during the COVID-19 pandemics, we have established guidelines related to all Clinical Learning Environments within all MedStar Health entities, which can be found here.