In 2002, UTMB was one of five medical schools selected to
participate in a medical professionalism pilot project sponsored by
the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation's. The
goal of the project, entitled Putting the Charter Into Practice, is
for participating institutions to apply the principles and
responsibilities of the Physician Charter that was published by the
ABIM in 2002 to its medical school student body.
The Professionalism Committee was established to develop a
multidisciplinary approach to advancing professionalism,
recognizing that a fundamental concern for a supportive and
productive environment that advances educational, patient and
institutional outcomes is our prime
objective. Committee membership includes
individuals from across the mission areas and workforce segments
(e.g. academic and health system administration, physicians,
nurses, faculty and students from all four UTMB schools). The broad
representation ensures that efforts will address and impact all
areas of our community. Members are appointed by the President and
have demonstrated a commitment to professionalism and to act as
effective change agents. The committee's major activities
include: updating the Professionalism Charter, managing the
Professionalism online reporting tool, and hosting campus wide
lectures, brown bag discussions, workshops and training.
If you would like more information you may contact a member of
the committee.