Comparing the duties of program chief and site chief residents
| PROGRAM ELEMENT | DUTIES | |
|---|---|---|
| SITE CHIEF | PROGRAM CHIEF | |
| Family medicine call schedules | Create and distribute call schedules | Has no role |
| Committee representative* | Is a representative for the PGES committee | Is a resident representative for or is a member of the following: PGEC committee,† ESPC, PGMEC,‡ CFPC Award Selection Committee, Resident Enhancement Awards Selection Committee |
| Program handbook | Develop site-specific section; contribute to editing | Perform the overall edit, as well as compile and delegate all additional sections of handbook |
| Annual resident retreat | Be a member of the retreat planning committee; plan delegated portion of chief-run activities | Be a member of the retreat planning committee; delegate roles to site chiefs for planning; plan a portion of chief-run activities; oversee and facilitate the team’s progress |
| CaRMS | Attend information day when scheduled; attend social events; act as point of contact for interested residents; arrange for site visits or tours when requested | Schedule resident volunteers for interviews; schedule appropriate residents for CaRMS resident panel; act as point of contact for interested medical students; attend all CaRMS days and social events; give “resident perspective” talk at CaRMS days and introduce resident panel |
| Curriculum development | Focus on site-specific developments | Contribute to program-wide curricular developments; follow up with and oversee site-specific developments |
CaRMS—Canadian Resident Matching Service, CFPC—College of Family Physicians of Canada, ESPC—Enhanced Skills Program Committee, PGEC—Postgraduate Education Central, PGES—Postgraduate Education Site, PGMEC—Postgraduate Medical Education Committee.
↵* Both the site chief and the program chief are also members of resident wellness, curriculum, and chief committees.
↵† The PGEC is responsible for overseeing the educational and administrative aspects of all postgraduate residency programs at Queen’s University.
↵‡ The PGMEC is the committee responsible for the development of and review of all aspects of family medicine residency education at Queen’s University.