Residents and Fellows

• Appointment length: Annual
• Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in clinical residency programs accredited by the ACGME or CODA
• Full-time/part-time: Determined at the local level
• Education/experience requirements: Determined at the local level and commensurate with assigned responsibilities; in many cases, an MD, DO, DDS or similar may be required
• Reappointment eligible: Determined at the local level
• Reappointment considerations: Residents represented by the RFPU-Northwest are eligible for step progressions at the time of reappointment
• Salary considerations: For residents subject to the RFPU CBA, refer to the RFPU CBA

• Appointment length: Annual
• Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in a clinical residency and fellowship program in the health sciences (non-ACGME) or are engaged in research related to their clinical training programs
• Full-time/part-time: Determined at the local level
• Education/experience requirements: Determined at the local level and commensurate with assigned responsibilities; in many cases, an MD, DO, DDS or similar may be required
• Reappointment eligible: Determined at the local level
• Salary considerations: Eligible for salary supplements for effort above 100%

• Appointment length: Annual
• Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in clinical fellowship programs accredited by the ACGME
• Full-time/part-time: Determined at the local level
• Education/experience requirements: MD, DO, DDS or similar may be required
• Reappointment eligible: Determined at the local level
• Reappointment considerations: Fellows represented by the RFPU-Northwest are eligible for step progressions at the time of reappointment
• Salary considerations: Refer to the RFPU CBA and the GME Office

• Appointment length: 12 months
• Key considerations: Individuals in this title are enrolled in a clinical residency and fellowship program in the health sciences (non-ACGME) or are engaged in research related to their clinical training programs
• Full-time/part-time: Full-time; full-time appointment percent may be achieved through a combination of Fellow Non-ACGME and Fellow Non-ACGME – Stipend appointments.
• Education/experience requirements: MD, PhD or equivalent
• Reappointment eligible: Yes
• Reappointment considerations: Maximum of 3 years in title regardless of funding source or salary plan. While it is expected reappointment will be on an annual basis, reappointment to a term of less than 12 months is possible if there is insufficient funding to support a full-year reappointment, the project/program is scheduled to end in less than 12 months, reappointment is limited by visa sponsorship limitations, and/or time in title has been exhausted. In such circumstances, the limited reappointment is planned (not modified after the fact); the associated reappointment letter shall clearly state the end date, provide notification of nonrenewal, and be issued at least 60 days prior to the anticipated end date of employment.
• Salary considerations: Eligible for salary supplements for effort above 100%

Appointment length: 12 months
Key considerations: Individuals in this title have been awarded a fellowship or traineeship and are paid a stipend
Full-time/part-time: Full-time; full-time appointment percent may be achieved through a combination of Fellow Non-ACGME and Fellow Non-ACGME – Stipend appointments. When combined, the Fellow Non-ACGME Stipend appointment shall be the primary appointment.
Education/experience requirements: MD, PhD or equivalent
Reappointment eligible: Yes
Reappointment considerations: Maximum of 3 years in title regardless of funding source or salary plan. While it is expected reappointment will be on an annual basis, reappointment of less than 12 months is possible if there is insufficient funding to support a full-year reappointment, the project/program is scheduled to end in less than 12 months, reappointment is limited by visa sponsorship limitations, and/or time in title has been exhausted. In such circumstances, the limited reappointment is planned (not modified after the fact); the associated reappointment letter shall clearly state the end date, provide notification of nonrenewal, and be issued at least 60 days prior to the anticipated end date of employment.
Salary considerations: Individuals in this title are paid a stipend. If the individual plans to engage in work beyond the scope of the training grant, a Fellow Non-ACGME position must be added with FTE not to exceed 25%. The salary on the new position would serve as compensation for the additional work.