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A resolution approving an agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide clinical teaching experiences to individuals in the Graduate Medical Education Programs for Pediatric Residency and Adult Infectious Diseases.
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WHEREAS, it is to the mutual benefit of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide clinical experience opportunities to individuals in the Graduate Medical Education Programs for Pediatric Residency and Adult Infectious Diseases; and,
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have entered into an agreement, attached hereto and incorporated herein, to provide clinical teaching experiences to individuals in the Graduate Medical Education Programs for Pediatric Residency and Adult Infectious Diseases; and,
WHEREAS, it is to the benefit of the citizens of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County that this agreement be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That the agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide clinical teaching experiences to individuals in the Graduate Medical Education Programs for Pediatric Residency and Adult Infectious Diseases, attached hereto and incorporated herein, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Agenda Analysis
Analysis
This resolution approves an agreement between the Metropolitan Board of Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center to provide clinical teaching experiences to individuals in the Graduate Medical Education Center Programs for Pediatric Residency and Adult Infectious Diseases.
Pursuant to the agreement, the Health Department would provide clinical teaching experiences to students. Students would not be considered employees of or receive compensation from the Metropolitan Government.
The school is required to provide assurances that students are covered by health and professional liability insurance and the school has agreed to assume responsibility for its students participating in the program.
The term of the agreement begins April 1, 2025, and continues for five years. The agreement may be terminated by either party upon 90 days’ written notice.
Fiscal Note: There is no cost to Metro for the performance of this agreement.