UGME Policy Advisory Subcommittee — Terms of Reference

Purpose and Authority*

The purpose of this subcommittee is to:

Ensure a programmatic approach to policy development and review.
Review existing undergraduate medical education (UGME) policies as scheduled or requested and recommend changes to UGMEC, as appropriate.
At the request of stakeholders, draft new policies for discussion and approval by the Undergraduate Medical Education Committee (UGMEC).

*CACMS Standard 1.3 Mechanisms for Faculty Participation: A medical school ensures that there are effective mechanisms in place for direct faculty participation in decision-making related to the medical education program, including opportunities for faculty participation in discussions about, and the establishment of, policies and procedures for the program, as appropriate.

Composition

This subcommittee is made up of ex officio and appointed members.

The Faculty of Medicine’s commitment to equitable and diverse membership on its committees and advisory councils guides its nomination and selection process.

Members

Ex officio

Site Assistant Deans, Undergraduate Medical Education, or delegates (4)
Director, Curriculum or delegate (1)
Director, Assessment (1)
Associate Dean, Student Affairs or delegate (1)
Chair, Student Promotion and Review Board (1)
One Administrative Director (1)
Manager, Student Affairs
Program Manager Y1&2 and Y3&4 (2)

Appointed

Chair (1)
Two student members of UGMEC from Y1&2 and Y3&4 (2)
One clinical faculty member of UGMEC (1)
One foundational science faculty member of UGMEC (1)

Guests may be invited to join specific meetings or portions of specific meetings at the chair’s discretion.

Appointment Process

Ex officio members are members by virtue of their administrative appointment.

Other appointed members are appointed by the UGMEC from its own membership.

The members of PAS select a vice-chair.

Term

Ex officio members are members as long as they hold their administrative appointment.

The chair is appointed for a three (3) year term.

Appointed members are members of this subcommittee for as long as they are members of the UGMEC.

Chair

The chair of the Policy Advisory Subcommittee is appointed by the chair of the UGMEC.

Meeting Schedule and Administration

Meets monthly and/or at the call of the chair.

All members are expected to attend all meetings in person or via videoconference or phone.

A staff member from the Undergraduate Medical Education Office will support the subcommittee, as required.

Records will be maintained in accordance with UBC and Faculty of Medicine records retention procedures.

Quorum and Decision Making Process

Members may provide input into the work of the subcommittee in person at meetings and/or by sending input to the chair outside of meetings.

Members collaborate on the work of the subcommittee and typically come to consensus on recommendations to the UGMEC. If consensus cannot be reached, the decision will be referred for full discussion and vote at the UGMEC.

Lines of Accountability and Communication

This subcommittee:

Reports to the UGMEC.
Provides an annual report to the UGMEC.
Seeks input from other policy-making bodies before presenting recommendations to the UGMEC (e.g., UBC Central, College of Physicians & Surgeons of BC).
Makes recommendations regarding policies to the UGMEC.

Representatives of this subcommittee liaise with other academic and administrative committees and advisory councils, as needed.

Responsibilities