Goals & Governance

Learn more about RMS purpose, goals, and governance by the Operations Working Group (RMS-OWG).


Purpose

The purpose of the Resident Management System is to enable program staff to effectively manage Resident academic and employment records, so that PGME can continue to operate and fund residency programs province-wide. 

Goals

The goals of RMS are to: 

  • Support PGME in upholding accreditation standards by improving information management while ensuring resident privacy and confidentiality. 
  • Enable UBC staff and external stakeholders (e.g. health authorities, HEABC, CPSBC) to comply with the collective agreement by providing greater visibility into resident training records and reducing technical complexity. 
  • Strengthen our ability to coordinate across the Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME) by standardizing business processes. 

Governance 

The Resident Management System Operations Working Group (RMS-OWG) will guide the operations of resident tracking both in terms of business practices and processes in relation to the RMS system to ensure standardized and accurate learner tracking and reporting across Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME).   

Lines of Accountability & Communication 

The RMS-OWG reports to the RMS Steering Committee and is accountable to the Postgraduate Medical Education Office through the Administrative Director, PGME. Representatives of this subcommittee liaise with other academic and administrative committees and advisory councils, as needed.   

RMS Operations Working Group (RMS-OWG) Terms of Reference

Mandate

The Resident Management System Operations Working Group (RMS-OWG) will guide the operations of resident tracking both in terms of business practices and processes in relation to the RMS system to ensure standardized and accurate learner tracking and reporting across Postgraduate Medical Education (PGME). 

Purpose and Authority

The purpose of this working group is to: 

  • Support the PGME Office in prioritizing areas for focus and development related to RMS. 
  • Liaise with key users of RMS including PGME staff, Program Administrators, IT and Residents. 
  • Plan the development of training activities related to RMS. 
  • Make decisions regarding prioritization of enhancements based on factors such as functionality, support, cost, and sustainability. 

Composition

This RMS-OWG is made up of ex officio and appointed members. 

Members’ contributions to the OWG should be derived from the opinion(s) of the group they represent, to the best of their ability. 

Ex Officio Member Represents and Updates
Donna Caedo Business Support 
Maggie Mann  Digital Solutions 
Rob Brackenbury Steering Group 
Emily Corenblith Steering Group 
Delfa Balagot Resident Records & Reporting 
Sarin Amran Leaves & Accommodations Stakeholders 
Samantha Ton Finance Team & Resident Payroll 
Alma Salvador Clinical Fellow, AFC & Electives Team  

Appointed – To be determined following ex officio group prioritization of enhancements 

TBD Program Program Manager – Large  
TBD Program Program Administrator – Large  
TBD  Program Program Manager – Medium  
TBD Program Program Administrator – Small 
TBD Program Clinical Fellow Program Administrator 

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

Term 

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

Appointed members are members for a one-year term and are eligible for renewal. 

Chair 

 Chaired by the Operations Manager, Postgraduate Medical Education. 

Lines of Accountability and Communication

The RMS-OWG reports to the RMS Steering Committee and is accountable to the Postgraduate Medical Education Office through the Administrative Director, PGME. Representatives of this subcommittee liaise with other academic and administrative committees and advisory councils, as needed.  

Meeting Frequency

The RMS-OWG will meet monthly (or at the call of the Chair) and may also function electronically to improve efficiency.