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 between Fulton County, on behalf of the Medical Examiner, and Morehouse School of Medicine to provide clinical education experiences for students enrolled in the School’s M.D. degree program. This action exercises the 4th of five renewal options. Effective upon approval through December 31, 2026.
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Requirement for Board Action (Cite specific Board policy, statute or code requirement)
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 36-10-1, requests for approval must be forwarded to the Board of Commissioners, in writing, and spread on the minutes.
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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 Morehouse School of Medicine to provide training for medical students in the Medical Examiner's Office, which will include clinical education experiences for students participating in a rotation with the school’s M.D. Degree program.
Scope of Work: The purpose of this Agreement is to provide clinical education experiences at the Medical Examiner’s office for students who are enrolled in School’s M.D. Degree program. The Medical Examiner shall appoint a qualified Medical Examiner employee who will be responsible for coordinating and supervising the Education Experiences of the Students at Medical Examiner’s office. The Medical Examiner’s office will retain responsibility for the care of patients and will maintain sole administrative and professional supervision of Students insofar as their presence and Education Experiences affect the operation of the Medical Examiner and its care, direct and indirect, of patients. The Medical Examiner’s office will provide adequate clinical facilities for Students in accordance with the clinical objectives developed through cooperative planning by School faculty and Medical Examiner staff. The Medical Examiner shall permit Students to use the facilities and resources of the Medical Examiner’s office when available, such as libraries, lounges, conference rooms, and audio-visual and other teaching equipment, consistent with the policies and procedures of the Medical Examiner’s office.
Community Impact: N/A
Department Recommendation: Morehouse School of Medicine
Project Implications: N/A
Community Issues/Concerns: N/A
Department Issues/Concerns: N/A