Decision of the DRC

1. The DRC will consider all facts presented in a judicious manner. The DRC members will consider the disciplinary issues before it, noting that the purpose of their review is to safeguard and protect patients and other individuals, as well as to preserve the individual rights of the resident. Any decision also must consider the integrity of the University and its programs.
   
   
2. The DRC will prepare a written statement setting forth its findings and decision, which will be based upon a preponderance of the evidence. The DRC may uphold the decision of the Program Director, or remand the matter to the Program Director for further consideration.
   
   
3. The Chair will forward the findings and decision to the GME Office, which will send a copy of the decision and findings to the Department Head, the Program Director, the Dean for Academic Affairs, the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education, and the University Attorneys' Office within seven (7) days after the conclusion of the meeting.
   
   
4. The GME Office will either hand-deliver or mail the decision and findings to the resident, and if mailed, the effective date of the decision will be 5 days from the date of mailing.

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