The Office of the Ombudsperson is a resource for Faculty, Medical Students and Graduate Students, Residents, and Fellows to assist in resolution of problems and conflicts.
Who visits the Ombudsperson Office?
The office is open to all Miller School of Medicine community – faculty, students, fellows, residents and staff.Why visit the Ombudsperson Office?
Visitors come to informally discuss any issues affecting their work. Options can range from just talking to exploring formal grievance procedures.What is the Ombudsperson’s role?
The Ombudsperson’s role is to listen and help you identify issues, goals and the options available to you, and empower you to make your own decisions regarding next steps.What makes the Ombudsperson Office unique?
- Confidentiality: Information shared by any visitor will not be disclosed without the visitor’s permission, except as required by law or when the Ombudsperson determines there may be an immediate risk of serious harm. The Ombudsperson Office does not maintain records that identify visitors to the office.
- Neutrality: The Ombudsperson does not serve as an advocate for any party to a dispute. The Ombudsperson does advocate for productive communication and fair processes.
- Independence: The Ombudsperson Office is independent in structure, function and appearance.
- Informality: The Ombudsperson Office does not participate in any formal adjudicative or administrative procedures.