Department
Medical Examiner
Requested Action (Identify appropriate Action or Motion, purpose, cost, timeframe, etc.)
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Request approval to renew an existing contract on behalf of the Fulton County Office of the Medical Examiner and the Emory University School of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education Department of Pathology to provide clinical education experiences for graduate medical students enrolled in the Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program; and authorizing the County Attorney to make any necessary modifications to the form of the agreements prior to execution by the Chairman to protect the interest of the County. The County is not required to pay any compensation. This action exercises the third of five (5) renewal options. Two (2) renewal options remain. (APPROVED UPON ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA)
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
In accordance with Purchasing Code Section 102-394(6), the Purchasing Department shall present all renewal date if the contract term is six (6) months or less
Strategic Priority Area related to this item (If yes, note strategic priority area below)
Justice and Safety
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Is this a purchasing item?
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Summary & Background The Medical Examiner's Office desires to collaborate with the Emory University School of Medicine to provide training for the fellows participating in a rotation with the school’s M.D. Degree. The contract was originally approved on August 17, 2022, (Agenda Item 22-0559) and renewed on September 20, 2023, (Agenda Item 23-0615).
Scope of Work: The Medical Examiner's Office desires to collaborate with the Emory University School of Medicine to provide a forensic pathology training program for medical students, residents, and fellows within the Medical Examiner's Office. The training program will provide a forensic pathology training for residents and fellows subject to the applicable law and regulations, including those for the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education ("ACGME").
Community Impact: N/A
Department Recommendation: : Emory University School of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education Department of Pathology
Project Implications: N/A
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: N/A