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2021 Orientation Schedules

Preliminary Orientation Schedule

June 2021 schedules are currently being developed -- keep checking back for updates.

Activity or Certification Training Tentative Dates, TImes, and Locations for Incoming UT College of Medicine Chattanooga Residents and Fellows: Programs Required to Participate/Complete:
Move to Chattanooga

First week of June if possible

All incoming Resident and Fellows except for those who will begin training August 1 of after.  For those starting August 1, 2021, the deadline is July 19, 2021.
Complete Online Background Check March 22 through May 17, 2021

All incoming Residents and Fellows

Complete immunization screening, drug screen, and mask fit testing

May 3 through June 16, 2021 if possible
Individual appointments should be made at the Erlanger ExpressCare Downtown (423.778.4800), located at 325 Market Street, Suite 102, Chattanooga, TN 37402.
Physical exams can be completed by your personal physician.  If you do not have one, you can schedule a physical with Erlanger ExpressCare Downtown at the cost of $65 (paid by you).  There is no charge to an Incoming Resident or Fellow for immunization screening, titers, needed immunizations, drug screens, or mask fit testing.

All incoming Residents and Fellows except for those who will begin training August 1 of after.  For those starting August 1, 2021, the deadline is July 19, 2021.

Completion of all Onboarding Checklists and Documents Submission

Tuesday, June 15, 2021
All Checklists and Document Submissions must be complete in order to receive the Orientation Stipend ($250)

All incoming Residents and Fellows except for those who will begin training August 1 of after.  For those starting August 1, 2021, the deadline is July 19, 2021.

Neonatal Resuscitation Program Part 2 (NRP)

NRP Part 1 will be completed online prior to June 17, 2021.
Thursday, June 17, 2021NRP Part 2 -- Group 1 (4 of the 8 Peds Residents) at 9 AM
Thursday, June 17, 2021 NRP Part 2 -- Group 2 (4 of the 8 Peds Residents) at 10 AM
Location:  Tentatively in the UT Computer Classroom and Simulation Center, Whitehall Building, 1st floor across from the UT Skills and Simulation Center and GME offices)

Incoming Pediatrics Residents Only

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Parts 2 [Mannequin Mega Code and Skills Assessment]

ACLS and BLS Parts 1 will be completed online prior to June 17, 2021.
Thursday, June 17, 2021:  Times for ACLS and BLS Classes are still to be determined.
Location:  Tentatively in the UT Computer Classroom and Simulation Center, Whitehall Building, 1st floor across from the UT Skills and Simulation Center and GME offices)

Incoming Internal Medicine Residents Only
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) 

Thursday and Friday, June 17-18, 2021 (7:00 am - 5:00 pm both days)  
Location:  Erlanger Probasco Auditorium, Medical Mall, Ground Floor, C elevator

Incoming Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedic Surgery, Surgery, and Urology Residents
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) Thursday and Friday, June 17-18, 2021 (8:00 am - 5:00 pm both days)
Location:  UT Family Practice Center, 1100 E. 3rd St, 37403 (Conference Room)
Incoming Family Medicine Residents Only
Basic Life Support (BLS) Part 2 BLS Part 1 will be completed online prior to June 18, 2021.
Friday, June 18, 2021:  Times for BLS Classes are still to be determined.
Location:  To Be Determined
Incoming Pediatrics Residents Only
eChart (EPIC) Training Friday, June 18, 2021:  Leave open for possible eChart (EPIC) Training 
Times and Location:  To Be Determined
Incoming OB/GYN and Pediatrics Residents
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Parts 2 [Mannequin Mega Code and Skills Assessment]

ACLS and BLS Parts 1 should be completed online prior to June 21, 2021.
Monday, June 21, 2021:  Times for ACLS and BLS Parts 2 Classes are still to be determined.
Location:   Tentatively in the UT Computer Classroom and Simulation Center, 1st Floor Whitehall Building, down the hall from the UT GME Offices

Incoming Emergency Medicine, Urology, and Plastic Surgery Residents unless already certified
eChart (EPIC) Training Monday, June 21, 2021:  Leave open for possible eChart (EPIC) Training (Hybrid) Outpatient
Times and Location:  To Be Determined
Incoming Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OBGYN, and Pediatrics Residents
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Parts 2 [Mannequin Mega Code and Skills Assessment] ACLS and BLS Parts 1 should be completed online prior to June 22, 2021.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021:  Times for ACLS and BLS Parts 2 Classes are still to be determined.
Location:   Tentatively in the UT Computer Classroom and Simulation Center, 1st Floor Whitehall Building, down the hall from the UT GME Offices
Incoming Family Medicine Residents unless already certified
Neonatal Resuscitation Program Part 2 (NRP) NRP Part 1 will be completed online prior to June 22, 2021.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 NRP Part 2 -- Group 1 (Family Medicine Residents) at 9 AM
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 NRP Part 2 -- Group 2 (OB/GYN Residents) at 11 AM Location:  Tentatively in the 
UT Computer Classroom and Simulation Center, Whitehall Building, 1st floor across from the UT Skills and Simulation Center and GME offices)
Incoming Family Medicine and OB/GYN Residents
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Part 2 Skills (PALS)

PALS Part 1 will be completed online prior to June 22, 2021.
Tuesday, June 22, 2021:  PALS Part 2 -- Group 1 (Pediatrics Residents) 7:30 AM - Noon (Location to be Determined)
Tuesday, June 22, 2021:  PALS Part 2 - Group 2 (Emergency Medicine Residents)
1 - 5:30 PM (Location to be Determined)

Incoming Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Residents
eChart (EPIC) Training Tuesday, June 22, 2021:  Leave open for possible eChart (EPIC) Training (Hybrid) 
Times and Location:  To Be Determined
Incoming Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, and Plastic Surgery Residents
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Parts 2 [Mannequin Mega Code and Skills Assessment]

ACLS and BLS Parts 1 should be completed online prior to June 23, 2021.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021:  ACLS and BLS Parts 2
Times:  To be determined.
Location:   Tentatively in the UT Computer Classroom and Simulation Center, 1st Floor Whitehall Building, down the hall from the UT GME Offices

Incoming OB/GYN and Orthopaedic Surgery Residents unless already certified
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Part 2 Skills (PALS) PALS Part 1 will be completed online prior to June 23, 2021.
Wednesday, June 23, 2021:  PALS Part 2 -- Family Medicine Residents
Time:  7:30 AM - Noon

Location:   Tentatively in the UT Computer Classroom and Simulation Center, 1st Floor Whitehall Building, down the hall from the UT GME Offices
Incoming Family Medicine Residents unless already certified
eChart (EPIC) Training

Wednesday, June 23, 2021:  eChart (EPIC) Training
Time:  To Be Determined (Trainer is Val)
Location:  Erlanger Building, 1501 Riverside Drive, Chattanooga, TN  37406

Incoming Emergency Medicine Residents
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Parts 2 [Mannequin Mega Code and Skills Assessment] ACLS and BLS Parts 1 should be completed online prior to June 24, 2021.
Thursday, June 24, 2021:  ACLS and BLS Parts 
Times:  To be determined.
Location:   Tentatively in the UT Computer Classroom and Simulation Center, 1st Floor Whitehall Building, down the hall from the UT GME Offices
Incoming Surgery Residents unless already certified
eChart (EPIC) Training Thursday, June 24, 2021:  Leave open for possible eChart (EPIC) Training (Hybrid) - Inpatient
Times and Location:  To Be Determined
Incoming Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, and Pediatrics Resident
Department Training

Friday, June 25, 2021
Department/Program Training 

Departments, Times, and Locations -- To Be Determined

To Be Determined
Critical Care Course Friday, June 25, 2021
Critical Care Course
Time:  To Be Determined
Location: To Be Determined
Incoming Emergency Medicine and internal Medicine Residents
Orthopaedic Surgery Boot Camp Saturday, June 26, 2021
Orthopaedic Surgery Boot Camp
Time:   To Be Determined
Location:  To Be Determined
Incoming Orthopaedic Surgery Residents
Department Training Monday, June 28, 2021
Department/Program Training
Departments, Times, and Locations -- To Be Determined
To Be Determined
Department Training Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Department/Program Training

Departments, Times, and Locations -- To Be Determined
To Be Determined
GME Overall Orientation Wednesday, June 30, 2021
All Programs
Time:  8 - 11:30 AM
Location:  Zoom
All incoming Residents and Fellows except those starting August 1, 2021 or after
Last Day of Duty for Exiting Residents/Fellows Wednesday, June 30, 2021
All Programs whose end of training date is June 30, 2021
All exiting Residents and Fellows leaving June 30, 2021
First Day of Clinical Duty Thursday, July 1, 2021
First Day of Clinical Duty
Time and Location to report for duty will be communicated by your Program Director.
All incoming Residents and Fellows except those starting August 1, 2021 or after

We are looking forward to working with you as you enter this next chapter in your medical education training.  We will post department/program orientation planned sessions as those schedules are made available.  Again, we trust that you will understand that, due to the fluid, dynamic, and daily-changing situation involving the COVID-19 pandemic, our plans may change.  Please just keep checking back to his webpage as well as with your individual Coordinator. Thank you all. Please be careful, safe, and well.  We cannot do this without you!

Sep 16, 2022