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EVMS Ramp-Up
Last Updated: 06-08-2021
EVMS is continuing the process of ramping up its clinical, research and educational enterprises. This process is being coordinated by the Ramp-Up Task Force, which is charged with developing and implementing the plans in a manner consistent with guidance from the CDC and other regulatory entities concerning the safety of students, patients, faculty and staff. The Task Force reports directly to the President and is comprised of senior leaders of EVMS and EVMS Medical Group who represent all functional areas (education, research, clinical care, administration and GME).
EVMS Ramp-Up
Based on the work of the Task Force, it is anticipated that the ramp up will proceed in three gradual stages during the next four to 10 months as follows:
- Stage 1: Initiated the ramp-up the critical research activities and clinical operations as of May 15, 2020.
- Stage 2: Ramp-up remaining research activities, clinical rotations in the medical and health professions education programs, and some on-site administrative and educational operations by June 15, 2020.
- Stage 3: Delivering limited on-site instructional activities by Aug. 5, 2020.
All activities will resume in accordance with OSHA/CDC guidelines on PPE, social distancing, group size, sanitation, self-monitoring and related factors. All faculty and staff will be required to undergo training and must be approved before resuming on-campus activities.
Throughout this timeline, the Task Force will monitor the efficacy and safety of EVMS operations and the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic as it revises its plans.
Download the EVMS Campus Plan for COVID-19, updated August 19, 2020. Ramp up plans will be updated regularly and posted on this page.
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Faculty and Staff
Mirroring plans at academic institutions across the nation, the Faculty-Staff Ramp-Up Plan is intended to facilitate the gradual resumption of on-campus activities beginning June 15, 2020.
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Research
The Research Ramp-Up Plan involves several critical procedures to be followed by the research community, in particular PPE usage, social distancing and health monitoring.
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Students
The Student Ramp-Up Plan addresses a gradual increase in face-to-face educational activities on campus and the resumption of student participation in clinical education.
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Faculty and Staff
The gradual resumption of on-campus activities at EVMS will begin Monday, June 15, 2020.
The Faculty-Staff Ramp-Up Plan was developed with input from across the EVMS campus and the Ramp-Up Task Force.
Research
EVMS is ramping up its clinical, research and educational enterprises.
The initial phase of comprehensive research resumption is focusing on critical research that was temporarily paused or revised due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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